How Long Do Fillers Last? The Definitive Guide

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How Long Do Fillers Last? The Definitive Guide (Updated 2024)

April 29, 2024

One of the most common questions we hear at Mabrie Facial Institute in San Francisco is "How long do fillers last?" To understand the answer, we have to consider more than just the physical or chemical properties of the products. Filler Longevity vs. Results Longevity What patients really want to know is how long their results will last after getting filler injections. This …

The Best Filler for Lips, Cheeks, Jawline & More (Updated 2024)

February 1, 2024

"What is the best dermal filler for lips? Under the eyes? Cheeks? Chin? Jawline? Nose?" Every Filler Patient These are questions we hear every day from our dermal filler patients in San Francisco, and we honestly love answering them. There's certainly a recipe for success when it comes to creating amazing filler results, and it's …

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BOTOX & Fillers for Men: More Common Than You Think

October 26, 2023

Hey guys, here’s a topic that probably won’t be discussed at your next poker game or tailgate party: injectables like facial fillers for men. Cosmetic improvement has often been associated with women, but now more than ever, men are discovering that they can benefit from non surgical treatments, namely neuromodulators, such as , and dermal …

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Is Non Surgical Nose Job Better Than Surgery? (Updated 2023)

October 26, 2023

In my professional opinion, yes. I specialize in non surgical rhinoplasty using nose filler in my San Francisco office. As a facial plastic surgeon, I’ve performed hundreds of surgical rhinoplasties, and now, thousands of non surgical rhinoplasties. After 10 years of performing both, I find that patient experience and satisfaction are much higher with non …

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4 Ways To Make Your Nose Appear Smaller With Filler

August 16, 2023

While it may be hard to believe that adding filler can make your nose look smaller, at MFI, our expert Injectors know how to fix a “big” nose without surgery. Here’s what filler can do to make your nose look smaller: Define a bulbous tip Decrease nasal humps Make the nose appear thinner Lift drooping …

Jawline Filler for Definition & Contour (Updated 2023)

July 27, 2023

Contouring and defining the jawline with filler is one of the most popular procedures on social media right now. Just take a look at #jawlinefiller on Instagram—you’ll find more than 661,000 posts! While online exposure is giving jawline contouring new momentum, defining the chin and jawline with dermal fillers such as JUVÉDERM® has actually been …

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Non Surgical Nose Job After Rhinoplasty: Is It Safe? (Updated 2023)

July 27, 2023

A while back, I posted to my Instagram account a patient's non surgical revision nose job before and after photos. The San Francisco patient wasn't happy with her surgical rhinoplasty results from another doctor. She felt that the tip of her nose appeared "pinched" and the angles a bit exaggerated. She visited my office to …

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Forget Buccal Fat Removal: Start With BOTOX® for Face Slimming (Updated for 2023)

January 31, 2023

You all know that we’re super passionate about bringing out the ROCK STAR version of you—that inner celebrity who always looks naturally photogenic and selfie-ready—using filler to rejuvenate and enhance your appearance. Well, brace yourself… Today we’re switching things up and letting the neuromodulators (BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport®) take center stage. Why? Because we’ve seen …

Dermal Fillers & BOTOX for Every Face Shape

November 19, 2021

Everywhere you turn—YouTube, Instagram, your local makeup counter—it seems you'll find tutorials and products made for contouring. The popularity of contouring makeup and contouring how-to's reflects people's interest in trying to create the illusion of balanced angles, proportions, and features. But what if you could enhance the contours of your face without makeup and without surgery, with …

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Are Filler Injections Safe?

November 10, 2020

Zoom has many of us taking a closer look at our faces lately. If you're surprised to see a few more shadows and lines, you're not alone. Maybe you're considering dermal fillers to refresh your appearance and wondering, "Are Fillers Safe?" The simple answer is, "yes". Dermal fillers are an effective tool used to rejuvenate, …

Staff Showcase: See Our Own BOTOX & Filler Results

We Woke Up Like This (Sort Of): Beauty Secrets From a Plastic Surgery Office

July 22, 2020

As the newest Injector at Mabrie Facial Institute, I have the opportunity to work with a pretty awesome team. I’ve gained some insider information about this lovely group…they’re not only the smiling faces assisting you with your appointments, they are also patients!Don’t get me wrong, I’m not spilling anyone’s tea here. Everyone at the Institute …

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What is the Secret to the Best Dermal Filler & BOTOX® Results?

February 14, 2020

The Secret to the Best Dermal Filler & BOTOX Results IS... ...understanding that "a great filler procedure is more than just an injection". At our practice we use our Illumination 360˚ approach - our surgical approach to dermal fillers. Illumination 360˚ treats every filler treatment with the thoroughness of a surgical procedure which involves meticulous …

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