As we age, our bodies change naturally, and those changes most often include a newer set of wrinkles on our faces that aren’t as prominent as they once were. If you’re unhappy with them and you want smoother, younger-looking skin, getting injected with dermal fillers is one of the best solutions for minimizing those facial lines. It’s not just wrinkles too. When you lose some of the subcutaneous fat supporting your skin, the skin on the middle of ...
Continue Reading → ShareJuvederm, Restylane, Voluma, & Volbella – you’ve probably heard of these dermal fillers, but which is best for each age and area? How much do fillers cost as you get older?
Most patients start to get fillers as they notice severe wrinkles and folds that typically become evident during middle age. However, there are a number of issues which dermal fillers are very effective at addressing, that are not always related to aging, such as acne scarring, ...
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Our faces matter. They make us recognizable as people. They express our emotions and they’re our special sign of individuality.
But as we age, they’re also subject to wear and tear. We all age and wear and tear, while varying according to genetics and lifestyle, can show up as traits we’d rather not have.
Wrinkles are one of those traits deemed “undesirable”. While we all get them, not all of us welcome them. They get in ...
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You want only the best for your skin and face, and that means a tough decision must be made for your choice of neurotoxin – Botox or Dysport? Both injectables are extremely popular in the cosmetic world, and both are quite similar in science and results. However, Botox and Dysport aren’t exactly the same, which is why it’s important to know what these differences may be.
Botox VS Dysport – which should you choose, and which would work better for you? In this article, ...
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Dysport is a type of botulinum toxin injection that’s specifically meant to treat glabella lines — the facial lines that form in the area around the eyebrows. As a non-invasive wrinkle treatment, it has a lot of similarities with another botulinum toxin type: Botox treatments.
But does Dysport last longer than Botox, and what kind of treatment should you ultimately choose as a wrinkle relaxer? On average, a patient can enjoy their Botox ...
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Botox remains one of the most popular cosmetic procedures short of plastic surgery, but it isn’t a permanent treatment. It can last for quite some time (around 3 to 4 months), but that’s largely dependent on the injection area. Because our bodies constantly heal and adapt to any changes, cosmetic treatments like Botox will eventually wear off.
But what happens when Botox wears off? Your body’s natural regenerative properties will take over, causing wrinkles and lines to appear again ...
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Botox is one of the most popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedures on the market, with over 7.7 million procedures performed in the United States in 2019. However, Botox isn’t an entirely painless experience: some patients report bruising, swelling, and acute pain after Botox injections.
So how do you prevent bruising after Botox treatments? You can combine home remedies and over the counter medications to help manage swelling. Alternative methods of ...
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Botox is one of the most popular outpatient cosmetic procedures done in the United States, but it’s simply one brand in a market full of skin rejuvenation therapies. While Botox undoubtedly remains the most popular choice, there are several alternatives that physicians can recommend for their patients.
Which leads to the question: is there a “generic” Botox cosmetic? You can consider botulinum toxin (the base form of Botox) as its generic form, but that does not guarantee that ...
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One of the common signs of aging is the development of wrinkles. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, facelifts and other related wrinkle-reducing treatments rose by 2% in 2019. Most people usually get work done on areas like the forehead and on the side of their nose, where wrinkles like bunny lines form.
But is there a “best” way to treat bunny lines aside from an extensive facelift? Minimally invasive procedures such as ...
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Botox is one of the most popular solutions for treating aging faces, but many are unaware that this substance can be used to treat serious medical conditions as well. Patients suffering from muscle spasms, an overactive bladder, or excessive sweating can benefit from regular Botox injections. Botox also works well on certain types of headaches.
So which type of headache can Botox injections treat best? Botox is an FDA-approved solution for chronic migraines. Chronic migraine is defined as ...
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