The perioral area, which includes the lips, mouth, and surrounding skin, is one of the first areas to show visible signs of aging. At Clemens Face + Body in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, we specialize in advanced injectable treatments that target perioral aging, helping to restore smoothness, volume, and definition for a youthful, natural look.

It may sound like a common sense question, especially as it feels like Botox and dermal fillers have overtaken the pop culture space and zeitgeist, but for many people who are considering these treatments and are unsure of where to begin, we’re providing a simple and straightforward breakdown of Botox vs. fillers and which treatment may be right for your concerns.

The term “witch chin” typically refers to a chin that is overly prominent to the point of creating a downward slope or imbalance with the rest of the face. With age, these changes can become more noticeable and impact the overall facial aesthetic, particularly when the chin appears overly elongated or angular. While this may suit a Halloween costume, most people seek a softer, more proportionate look.

Facial aging is an inevitable part of life, but understanding the factors that contribute to it can help you take proactive steps to maintain a youthful appearance. Whether you’re noticing the early signs of fine lines or more pronounced changes like skin sagging, nasolabial folds, or jowling, it’s important to know what’s driving these changes. At Clemens Face + Body in Coolidge Corner, Boston, we specialize in treatments that target the root causes of facial aging to help you age gracefully and confidently.

At Clemens Face + Body in Coolidge Corner, Boston, our goal is to ensure that every client receives a personalized treatment plan tailored to their unique aesthetic goals. The consultation process is a critical first step in any facial balancing journey, especially for those experiencing facial aging, volume loss, sagging skin, under-eye hollows, wrinkles, and other skin concerns like hyperpigmentation. Here’s what you can expect during a facial balancing consultation and how we approach creating a treatment plan that enhances your natural beauty.

Facial balancing is an art that requires a comprehensive approach to address various aesthetic concerns. By focusing on facial contouring, addressing asymmetry, and restoring volume, practitioners can enhance natural beauty and create a more harmonious appearance. With the right combination of Botox, fillers, and personalized treatment plans, achieving a youthful and balanced look is within reach. Trust in skilled professionals to guide you on your journey to facial harmony and renewed confidence.

Acne scars can be a significant concern, affecting both appearance and self-esteem. If you're struggling with atrophic acne scars, it's essential to know the different types and how they can be treated. In this blog post, we'll explore the three main types of atrophic acne scars: ice pick, rolling, and boxcar scars, and provide insights into how we can help you achieve smoother, clearer skin.

Are you looking for the best treatment for wrinkles, especially those stubborn forehead lines? At Clemens Face + Body, located in the Boston area, we specialize in providing natural-looking improvements that help you look and feel your best. In this blog post, we’ll delve into why Botox is the go-to solution and how our skilled practitioners ensure you achieve smooth, youthful skin without sacrificing your natural expressions.

Botox, or botulinum toxin, has created waves in the cosmetic industry since its introduction in 1989. Initially used for medical purposes, it found its niche in the aesthetic arena, revolutionizing how we perceive age and beauty. Particularly in Boston, a hub of medical excellence and fashion-forward thinking, Botox facial treatments have surged in popularity.

Since the pandemic and the issuance of the COVID-19 vaccine, there have been a lot of chatter around Botox resistance. At alarmingly higher rates, patients have been reporting that their results are disappearing in shorter time-frames, with some even reporting no change in aesthetic appearance at all. So what is the science behind Botox resistance and how can your injector prevent this from happening to you?

Treat your TMJ, jaw pain, and lower face asymmetry and even achieve facial slimming through a quick and highly effective procedure

People who are ethnically Asian are notably heterogenous in facial features. As a result, a uniform approach to treatment without regard of ethnic background may yield dissatisfying results at best and unanticipated complications at worst. With this in mind, Sundaram et al. (2015) developed a patient-tailored guide based on three most common East Asian facial structures.

Botox and other Botulinum toxin-A products can significantly improve acne by blocking acetylcholine (a key neurotransmitter released in the body) in sebocytes and inducing paralysis on the smooth muscles of follicles. Typically, 20 of Botox/Xeomin or 50 units of Dysport are hyperdiluted and injected throughout the area of concern. Effects can last up to 3 months.

Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are products that are all derived from the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum. Although the bacteria is highly poisonous in nature, once purified and stabilized to form Botulinum toxin-A, it is used widely to treat facial asymmetry, wrinkles/creases, muscle spasticity, migraines, hemorrhoids, and more. Within the field of aesthetic medicine, our focus is on treating deep wrinkles and lines, address areas of skin sagging, as well as relaxing hypertrophied muscles, such as the masseter muscle.