Innovations in cosmetic medicine have given us more options than ever before for providing outstanding results without surgery or lengthy downtimes. However, as you’re researching skin treatments, your head may be spinning, wondering which is suitable for you. The best choice will depend on your skin issues and your desired results. Microneedling and microdermabrasion are… Read More »

We’ve all seen the viral images of unfortunate patients who must deal with the results of a facelift surgery gone awry. Are you considering a facelift, but don’t want to worry about potential risks? Jump on board with what’s trending in cosmetic medicine – a liquid facelift with no incisions, no sutures, and no downtime.… Read More »

You know the saying: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. But if you’ve heard anything about CoolSculpting, you may be wondering — could this be the exception? What if this body contouring treatment does what it says, freezing away the fat with no incisions, recovery, or downtime? All you’ll have… Read More »

As we age, our bodies produce less collagen, the main structural protein for our skin. Add sun and wind exposure to the mix, and our skin loses elasticity and becomes lax. Loose, sagging skin, even with younger patients, represents an aesthetic concern that requires help. For women and men who need an effective skin tightening… Read More »

At Aria Dermatology and Aesthetic Center, Dr. Lisa Donofrio proudly offers the effective hyaluronic acid filler Restylane^® to create facial volume and resolve fine lines. This dermal filler family employs formulation to enhance lips, diminish lines around the mouth, and treat undereye hollows. We can also treat laugh lines, marionette lines, and sagging cheeks. With… Read More »

Are you eager to pucker up for Valentine’s Day, but feel your lips are not up to the task? How will that work when you want to plant the perfect loving kiss? At Aria DermSpa, we have some helpful hints to get fuller, softer lips in time for a romantic night with the one you… Read More »

Aria DermSpa is preparing for our busiest month of the year. And lo and behold, it’s the first week in January that we can find ourselves the most active. And as the first week of 2021 will once again have people flocking to the gym, our waiting room in Madison, Connecticut, will be packed as… Read More »

Getting older has many perks, like wisdom and respect. Sadly, there are disadvantages, too. When it comes to skin health, sagging, wrinkles, and folds are familiar with age. But are they inevitable? They don’t have to be, and you don’t have to turn to surgery to rejuvenate your face. Now that colder weather is upon… Read More »

It’s been a tough year so far with social distancing and staying home more often than going out. Wearing masks and staying indoors may have had a negative impact on your skin health. And now the Connecticut winter is upon us, with blustering, cold conditions outside.  The lower temperatures can leave your skin irritated, while… Read More »

The injectable BOTOX^® is a popular cosmetic treatment to eliminate facial lines and wrinkles caused by the muscle movements of facial expressions. It has been a safe, effective option that dermatologists and plastic surgeons have used for decades, making it the most tested cosmetic enhancement in aesthetic medicine. Because it has been in use for… Read More »