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At What Age Should I Start Injectables

Patients often ask us when they should start injections of dermal fillers like Juvederm or neuromodulators like Botox . To put it simply, there’s no “right age” to start injectables. Rather, you should start when the time is right for preventative maintenance. Here’s an analogy that might help. If you buy a brand new, picture-perfect home, you probably wouldn’t wait until it’s falling down to ...

What's the Right Age for Botox?

Patients often want to know when they should start getting Botox. It's not always a question a cosmetic surgeon can answer definitively. Sure, you'll need to be over the age of 18 to get Botox injections. But when it comes to the exact timing, the decision is really up to you. Lines on the Forehead Some people wait to get Botox treatments until the lines and creases on their forehead remain ...

Xeomin vs. Botox

Both Botox and Xeomin offer effective means to eliminate wrinkles and lines on your forehead. And while both neuromodulators are derived from the same source, there are subtle differences in the formulations. What is Xeomin? Like Botox, Xeomin is made from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. In both products, the active ingredient weakens the muscles in your face that cause wrinkles to appear. ...

Botox® for a More Youthful Face

There's no doubt Botox is a great way to turn back the hands of time. It's so effective, millions of people trust Botox to help them look younger and fresher. In 2016, 6.7 million Botox procedures were completed, an increase of 759 percent since the year 2000. So what makes Botox so popular? Here are five benefits of Botox that will help you understand its appeal. 1. Botox lifts the brow without ...

Four Cosmetic Procedures That Will Have You Looking Younger In Under An Hour

None of us are going to magically stop aging. Which means none of us are going to magically avoid looking older. It’s a race against time and, spoiler alert, we always lose! Don’t let that reality be overly daunting or depressing, though, because while the existence of magic isn’t up for discussion, there are real-life, readily available options for you to achieve looking younger. And if you’re ...

6 Things You Need To Know Before Getting Botox

The time comes in every person’s life when a little touch up is a good thing, but is Botox the right treatment option for you? First of all, what is it? Botox is a neurotoxin produced by bacteria. It is used to eliminate wrinkles, specifically frown lines that develop over the years. Each dose consists of just a small amount of the neurotoxin, enough to affect the facial muscles, so you don’t move ...

Hide Wrinkles And Creases With Botox®

No matter how well we’re able to care for and preserve our skin throughout our lives, signs of aging are bound to catch up with us. The daily facial expressions we make can cause fine lines, creases, and wrinkles to develop around our eyes and forehead, and make us look angry, tired, or sad — even when we’re not. Sometimes, factors such as stress and genetics will bring out wrinkles and creases, ...

Why You Need A Professional When It Comes To Botox® And Dermal Fillers

Summer is officially here, bringing with it vacations, pool parties, birthdays, anniversaries, and all kinds of warm-weather activities. All year long, you have waited for this particular season to show off your best look. And then you glance in the mirror: Lines around eyes, wrinkles deterring from the youthful look you’ve worked so hard to maintain. For many, the easy solution to crow’s feet and ...

Deciding Between Botox® And An Eye Lift

When your eyes don’t look as youthful as you’d like, it can have a big impact on your appearance. Fine lines, crow’s feet, sagging, and bags are a concern for people of nearly every age and skin type. The effects of gravity, genetics, and the environment takes a toll on the delicate skin around the eyes — and it’s nearly impossible to correct it with eye creams or makeup. Many people turn to ...

More Volume = Younger Looking Face

This November, we recognize National Healthy Skin Month as a time to take good care of our skin — not just for beauty, but for health as well. The skin is our body’s largest organ and it protects us from germs and bacteria, helps regulate body temperature, and has a remarkable ability to heal itself. Because our skin works so hard to protect us each day, it also takes the brunt of our exposure to ...

4 Ways To Look Younger Without Surgery

As early as our 20s, many people begin to see signs of aging on that are difficult to disguise with makeup and skin care products. It used to be that the only option for a younger looking face was a facelift, which requires downtime, often leaves scars, and can look over tightened and unnatural. Today there are a variety of non-invasive options that can help you look years younger without the ...

7 Common Questions About Botox

In recent years, Botox has become a popular way to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Many women select Botox treatments over other cosmetic procedures because it is a simple and non-surgical way to to enhance their appearance. Following are some of the most common questions people have about Botox. 1. DoesBotox work? Botox is effective for erasing or reducing lines and ...

Ways To Correct Sun Damage On Your Face

The effects of time and sun can rob our faces of their youthful look. Whether it’s lines, wrinkles, discolorations, or sagging skin, everyone’s face ages differently. With the help of a cosmetic surgeon, you can address almost any form of aging on the face to get back a youthful, attractive appearance. And the beauty is, you can choose what fits your lifestyle – from a variety of minimally ...

Answers To 6 Common Botox Questions

When it comes to smoothing out skin, Botox® is considered the principal product to use. With a few injections, your fine lines and wrinkles can be transformed into smooth, youthful-looking skin. Before you undergo Botox injections, you should meet with your doctor and discuss any questions you may have. Here are answers to six common Botox questions: 1. How can the appearance of my wrinkles be ...

Youthful Body Vs Youthful Face: What's Your Preference?

For centuries, people around the globe have been searching for Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth with hopes of finding a way to preserve their youth forever. After all, most individuals often associate eternal youth with everlasting energy, good health, and an attractive appearance. When asked whether they would prefer having a youthful body or a youthful face if given the option, a group of women ...

Botox Can Help Reduce Headaches In Addition To Wrinkles

Ever since Botox emerged onto the facial rejuvenation scene, women and men alike have used the treatment to help reverse signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles. Now, a relatively new study is showing that Botox may also be able to help treat and reduce the occurrence of headaches and migraines. The study, which was published in the Archives of Dermatology, involved a small group of 18 ...

10 Careers That Can Be Enhanced Through Cosmetic Surgery

Have you ever considered undergoing cosmetic surgery, then disregarded the idea because you felt it was only for movie stars and celebrities? In today’s society, you don’t necessarily need to be a famous model or celebrity to have cosmetic surgery. In fact, millions of people in the United States have cosmetic surgery every year -- including moms, people who want to advance in their careers, ...

Revitalize Your Beauty Routine For The New Year!

A new year can be the most ideal time to revamp and revitalize your beauty routine if you feel as though you’re stuck in a beauty rut, or need a reinvention to help you meet and conquer your New Year’s resolutions. Refreshing your look can sometimes give you the confidence and self-esteem boost you need to feel more beautiful, renewed, and ready to face the New Year! Looking to change your beauty ...

Tips For Choosing A True Botox Professional

Botox is one of the most popular, non-surgical cosmetic treatments due to its ability to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, and also because the procedure is associated with very little downtime and usually takes no longer than 15 minutes to administer. Due to how widespread the procedure is, many health care offices now offer the procedure, including general surgeons, dermatologists, ...

Men And Cosmetic Surgery - A Growing Trend

Some things are associated more with men than women, and vice versa. Without veering down That’s Sexist Avenue, let’s just admit that to be the case. Examples? Okay, who do you think of when you talk about watching football on Sundays. Him. There are plenty of “hers” that watch football on Sundays, too, but the natural assumption initially is “football on Sunday” = him. Conversely, sticking with ...

Top Five Cosmetic Surgery Procedures In 2013

The Great Recession has obviously had a negative impact on many aspects of American life. That goes without saying. Not everything has seen a downturn during these past several years, though. On the whole, cosmetic procedures grew in popularity . In 2013, just as they have for four years running. Over 15 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2013, a 3 % increase from 2012. And why not? ...

Botox, Xeomin And Dysport - What, Why And How!

Our faces express a lot. Literally. It’s the first thing we notice when talking to another person, and you can flip that around and be sure your face is the first thing others notice when they talk to you. After all, we rely on facial expressions to tell us whether someone is happy, sad, annoyed, angry, or perhaps bored by the conversation (hint: change the topic!). One of the long-term effects of ...

Treating The Aging Neck

That is, if you found yourself wanting to address the loose or saggy skin in your neck – something that is going to happen to all of us eventually as we age – but hated the idea of surgery… you were in a lose-lose situation. No surgery? Fine. But that meant simply living with whatever change in appearance your neck went through. Want to improve the way your neck looks? Fine. That meant surgery . ...

Botox: It Is Not Just For Forehead Wrinkles!

Thanks to shows like “ The Real Housewives of Orange County ”, Botox has become a household name. Most of us associate Botox as something used strictly for wrinkles on the face. While it’s true that’s a major usage for Botox injections, there are actually numerous areas of the body that can be effectively treated with Botox. botox injection around lipsThe best part? Just as the Orange County ...

Otox For Facial Rejuvenation: Even You Can Do It!

When you crossed your eyes as a child and your mother warned you if you kept doing it, your eyes might get stuck like that, you didn’t really believe it. Or maybe you did, and you stopped crossing your eyes, much to your mother’s delight. Crossing your eyes a lot doesn’t actually result in your eyes always looking crossed, but there are other things we do with our faces that do result in permanent ...