Botox & Dysport…What is it used for and what age should I start? It might seem hard to imagine there was ever a time before Botox, but it is actually newer than you probably think. Botulinum toxin A has only been used for cosmetic purposes since 1996. Over the course of its short history, Botox […]
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Botox is great for helping to reduce the lines on the forehead, between the eye brows and around the eyes. Botox works in the muscle by blocking the impulse going to the muscle which causes it to contract. When there are strong muscles, it causes micro injuries into the epidermis of the skin which cause
When injecting Botox, you can not inject everyone the same way. Muscles vary in location from one person to the next. Having a trained injector who has a great deal of knowledge about the facial muscles will make your Botox come out much better. When doing an assessment of a person’s facial muscles it is
When doing Botox, it is hard to say if you will bruise. There area areas that have a higher tendency to bruise, such as around the eyes. There area a few things that will help reduce the chances of bruising, but there is never 100% chance of not bruising. Many times it depends on the
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What to know before getting your first Botox treatment. First, it is important to know if you have any muscular issues such as myasthenia gravis or bell’s palsy. Many times when someone is getting Botox for the first time I recommend being a bit conservative. With Botox, you can always put more in, but you
The question for years has been which is better, Botox or Dysport? A lot of this depends on what your trying to accomplish. Botox is a very well known brand and does a great job. Dysport has been out for about 8 or so years and also does a great job, but not as well
A common question I get is… What is a good filler for my lips? Companies put a lot of money into marketing new products and creating a “Buzz”. I can honestly say that I have tried every filler out on the market, with the exception of Radiesse (which will cause granulomas) in the lips. I
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Many times people who are new to having procedures done are not familiar with terminology used. I many times hear people ask for Botox to be placed in the nasolabial folds “Laugh Lines”. An easy way to remember the difference is that fillers like Juvederm “Fill In” low spots or wrinkles. Botox works on the
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Many times I am asked the difference between Botox and Juvederm. With so many names of different products out there it can be hard to figure out what goes where. I always recommend coming in for a consultation first, because there may be a primary issue that solves a secondary issue. Botox, Dysport & Xeomin
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