If you have the lingering signs of acne—hyperpigmentation, light scarring, and shallow pits—you understandably want to get rid of them for good. But which is better, microneedling or a chemical peel? Both are available at RefinedMD and we can help match you with the right...
A small, recent study has been making headlines because it is excellent clickbait—it reports that in a group of 45 volunteers, those who got their COVID booster and routine Botox experienced Botox results that “might be less effective” than normal. Botox is a mainstay of...
Dermal fillers and HA fillers are nearly synonymous, but did you know there are non-HA fillers? HA, or hyaluronic acid, naturally occurs in the body and draws water to the area. This means that a synthetic form of HA is ideal for fillers in just...
From Tik-Tok to “articles” with little to no scientific backing, there’s a wellness culture trend happening—emphasis on the cult. But how do you know the tips, tricks, products, and techniques are actually good for you? It’s easy—look to your medical providers like those at RefinedMD....
Kybella is one of the latest injectables available at RefinedMD. Unlike other popular injectables, such as dermal fillers and Botox, Kybella exclusively works to dissolve the submental fat that causes double chins. Prior to Kybella, the only “fix” for a double chin was liposuction surgery—and...
Dermal fillers are usually associated with providing volume where you’ve always wanted it or restoring volume lost due to aging or weight loss. However, at RefinedMD, we have noticed an increase in younger patients opting for fillers as a preventative measure—also known as pre-juvenation. The...
Microneedling is both one of the oldest beauty techniques and one of the most popular procedures at RefinedMD. It has its roots in ancient China with acupuncture, specifically in the book The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine (100 B.C.E.). However, the goal of “microneedling”...
While AquaGold is often touted as the next generation of microneedling, that isn’t exactly correct. Both treatments are available at RefinedMD because we want to give our clients all of the best options, but it’s important to understand the difference between these two treatments. Microneedling,...
While the Kardashians aren’t always completely transparent about what they’ve had “done,” Kim has always been upfront about her routine Botox injections. Botox isn’t just a must-have for celebrities, but it has become a staple treatment for men and women at large (just as Samantha...
You’ve probably seen several people boasting of “Botox in a bottle,” whether via a supplement or topical treatment. It’s a nice, alliterative promise, but the reality is that ingestible products and topicals simply don’t work like injectables. At RefinedMD, Botox remains the most-requested injectable and...