Heightened Aesthetics

Before & After: Periorbital Rejuvenation Using the Fern Pattern Technique

These etched lateral canthal lines, often referred to as crow’s feet, are caused by a combination of repetitive muscle movement and age-related changes within the skin itself.

Neuromodulators such as Botox, Dysport, or Daxxify are excellent at relaxing the underlying orbicularis oculi muscle and helping prevent these lines from deepening. However, when lines become etched into the dermis and remain visible at rest, muscle relaxation alone may not be enough.

The treatment shown here utilizes the fern pattern technique, developed by Tom van Eijk. Using a high G-prime hyaluronic acid filler, tiny linear threads are placed within the dermis in a branching pattern that supports the skin from within. Unlike traditional volumizing filler treatments, the goal is not to create fullness, but rather to strengthen the dermal framework, soften etched lines, and improve the way light reflects off the skin.

This technique is particularly useful for mature skin where collagen loss and dermal thinning contribute to persistent wrinkling, even after neuromodulator treatment.

Natural movement. No overfilling. Just thoughtful structural support where the skin needs it most.

Meet Vanessa 🌿

Many of you have already spoken with Vanessa by text, phone, or when arriving for your appointment, but I’d like to formally introduce her.

Vanessa was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area and graduated magna cm laude from the University of South Florida. She and her husband, Jeremy, are raising two beautiful daughters and share their home with plenty of plants, pets, and books. She’s a self-proclaimed cat person who also happens to love dogs.

As our Patient Experience Coordinator, Vanessa helps create the experience our patients have come to expect at Heightened Aesthetics. She coordinates scheduling and patient communication, manages countless administrative tasks behind the scenes, keeps our indoor and outdoor plants thriving, and somehow always knows when someone could use a snack, a bottle of water, or a helping hand.

If you’ve noticed a smooth scheduling experience, a warm welcome when you walk through the door, a well-stocked office, or healthy plants throughout the space, there’s a good chance Vanessa had something to do with it.

I am incredibly grateful to have her as part of our team. She helps keep everything running smoothly so I can focus on patient care, and she does it all with kindness, patience, and genuine attention to detail.

Please help me give Vanessa a warm welcome. 💚🌿

Vanessa B. | Patient Experience Coordinator
Heightened Aesthetics

The SkinPen microneedling device helps stimulate your body’s natural collagen and elastin production to improve acne scars, texture, fine lines, pores, and overall skin tone.

Think minimal downtime with results that continue to improve over time. Consistency is key, which is why a series of treatments is typically recommended for the best results 👌

📍 Seminole Heights, Tampa
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Heightened Aesthetics will be closing at 1 PM on Friday, May 22 and will reopen Wednesday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

This weekend serves as an important reminder to pause, reflect, and honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and sacrifice are the reason we are able to enjoy the freedoms and moments of peace we often take for granted.

Thank you to all who have served, and to the families who continue to carry that sacrifice with them every day.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

🩷 Stephanie, Jess, Vanessa and Mirjam

Heightened Aesthetics in Seminole Heights ✨

Soft lip enhancement with asymmetry correction.

Treatment was focused on improving balance, restoring proportion, and refining the lip border while maintaining natural shape and movement. Even small amounts of filler can make a noticeable difference in overall lip harmony when placed strategically.

Immediate after photos may show swelling and redness. Results soften and settle over the next 2 weeks.

Performed by Stephanie Smith, APRN at Heightened Aesthetics