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How Long Do Fillers Last? The Definitive Guide (Updated for 2023)

February 1, 2023

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 …

Before and after full face treatment and text that reads, "Makeup vs. Fillers"

Your Guide to Fillers When Your Makeup is Falling Flat

August 24, 2022

Makeup should be a fun accessory, but for many of us, it’s an inconvenient necessity we rely on to look our best. Trying to contour and highlight your features every day with makeup is a hassle that comes with plenty of drawbacks: Cost – Good contouring and highlighting products are expensive, and you’ll go through …

The Science of Beauty

November 19, 2021

At Mabrie Facial Institute, we're all about artistry. It's reflected in our downtown San Francisco office, our branding, and especially the beautiful results we create with fillers. But our approach is based on research and our rejuvenation and contouring treatments are executed with surgical precision. So today's post focuses on an equally important part of …

Dermal Fillers & BOTOX for Every Face Shape

November 19, 2021

Beauty Comes In All Shapes 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 …

Himjections: The Most Popular Filler Treatments for Men

June 29, 2021

Why do men choose injectable treatments like BOTOX® and JUVÉDERM®? There are lots of reasons, but most of our San Francisco Bay Area patients are looking to either refine their natural looks or combat signs of aging so they can stay looking youthful and fit. Injectables are the newest addition to guys' physical upkeep routine: …

Answers to your questions about the Moderna Covid vaccine and dermal fillers.

COVID-19 Vaccine & Fillers: What You Should Know

January 21, 2021

You may have seen headlines recently about late-onset swelling in people with fillers who got the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. It's understandable that this could raise some concern with anyone who has fillers, and I wanted to get this post out quickly so my San Francisco patients have all the facts. A closer look at the …

The Thick & Thin of Dermal Fillers: The Best Fillers for Lips, Cheeks, Jawline & More

December 2, 2020

"What is the best dermal filler for lip injections? Which cheek filler should I get? How do I choose the right filler for fine lines? Chin augmentation? Non surgical nose job? etc..." These are questions we hear every day from our dermal filler patients in San Francisco, and we honestly love answering them. There's certainly …

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 …

Mabrie Facial Institute is preparing to re-open safely.

Mabrie Facial Institute is Open

May 27, 2020

To our patient family, We hope this message finds you safe and well. With the permission of the City and County we officially returned to practice on June 15. Even though Covid cases are on the rise again, we are doing everything we can to keep you safe. For your peace of mind, let us …

Understanding Facelift and Non Surgical Facelift (Liquid Facelift)

February 8, 2020

Facelift surgery (rhytidectomy) has traditionally been the go-to procedure to address aging in the lower part of the face. While facelift surgery has benefits, today there are non surgical options that can address a broader spectrum of age-related concerns. Non surgical options, like our (liquid facelift), can rejuvenate areas that traditional facelift surgery cannot. At …

Dermal filler results created by Dr. David Mabrie in San Francisco, CA after a series of treatments.

[Updated] Getting Your Filler Results Right: It Takes Two

November 7, 2019

Over the past decade, my team and I have helped thousands of patients rejuvenate and contour their appearance using non surgical and neurotoxins like at our San Francisco practice. Experience has taught me that the softest, most natural, and healthiest-looking results require more than one appointment. When it comes to fillers, layering is key. Patients …

Dr. Mabrie performing nonsurgical rhinoplasty procedure on patient

Can Non Surgical Rhinoplasty Do What Surgery Does?

March 9, 2018

The answer is “yes” and “no.” I specialize in non surgical rhinoplasty using Restylane® and other facial fillers 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 …