FAQ

GENERIC BOTOX INJECTIONS ARE NOT SAFE Here’s why: First, let’s look at what Botox actually is. Botox is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow’s…

No, Botox should not freeze your face. This is a common misconception about Botox. Botox does not “freeze” your face – for the most part. To put it more simply, Botox injections temporarily relax – not freeze – the facial…

Do injectables like Botox hurt more than a bee sting? You’re anxious, we get it. Who would want a needle pointed at their face, after all? But there’s really no need to panic – injectables definitely do NOT hurt more…

These popular neuromodulators are actually very similar! Both Botox and Xeomin use botulinum toxin to relax the underlying muscles that cause wrinkles. So what’s the difference between the two products? For one, Botox has added proteins to preserve the botulinum…

Myth: Botox can treat any type of line and wrinkle. Botox, Botox, Botox. It’s a superstar these days, that’s for sure. And with good reason: it’s the revolutionary prescription medication that improves moderate to severe frown lines, forehead furrows, smoker’s…

Myth: You Can Become Addicted to Botox Not true, right? Right… for the most part. While you can’t become physically addicted to Botox, you can become psychologically addicted. Botox is miraculous, but you can definitely have too much of a good…

What is face contouring? I thought facial contouring was a make-up technique. What is it really? Facial contouring definition That's an excellent question. Yes, facial contouring is technically a make-up technique, and facial contouring procedures basically have the same goal…

Have wrinkles started to appear around your eyes, frown lines, forehead, and mouth? Have you noticed fine lines that weren’t there before? Are you freaking out about it? Then let’s get you familiar with Botox. THE BOTOX TIMELINE Botox is…

Myth: Botox causes brain damage. The response to this common worry is complicated. Although there have been stories in the media attempting to link Botox to brain damage, there’s no concrete evidence to suggest that Botox actually does. That being…

Question: Does my acne have to be cleared up before dermal fillers can help me? Short answer? Yes. This is because injecting dermal fillers into active acne lesions may cause them to become infected or severely inflamed. But let’s slow down.…

CAN BOTOX HELP WITH EXCESSIVE UNDERARM SWEATING? Yes, it can! Heavy underarm sweating is a very real issue. Luckily, effective treatments exist — namely, Botox. DON’T SWEAT IT! For some, excessive sweating can affect the entire body, and for others,…

ARE DERMAL FILLERS AFFECTED BY SUN EXPOSURE? Bad news… they are. In fact, numerous studies have shown that exposure to ultraviolet radiation found in sunlight degrades the hyaluronic acid contained in Juvéderm. If you want your results to last, try…

RADIESSE® Volumizing Filler is made of tiny calcium-based microspheres which are suspended in a natural, water-based gel. These calcium based microspheres are similar to minerals that are found naturally in your body so allergy testing is not required. Over time,…

Once injected, RADIESSE® Volumizing Filler does exactly as it says: it fills or replenishes volume lost over time for a more refreshed looking you. Then it goes to work by stimulating your body to produce its own natural collagen.Over time,…

Instantly! Immediately upon injection, RADIESSE Volumizing Filler restores volume to smooth out the signs of aging.

Just like any injection, you may experience mild irritation, swelling, itching, redness, bruising or tenderness at the injection site. These typically resolve on their own.

JUVÉDERM® XC is the smooth gel filler that your doctor uses to instantly smooth away wrinkles around your mouth and nose. With just one treatment, you’ll get smooth and natural-looking results that last up to a year.

Young, healthy-looking skin contains an abundance of a naturally hydrating substance called hyaluronic acid (HA). But as you age, sunlight and other factors can reduce the amount of HA in your skin. The lack of HA causes your skin to…

JUVÉDERM® XC injectable gel is generally well tolerated. Most side effects are mild to moderate in nature and their duration is short lasting (7 days or less). The most common side effects include, but are not limited to, temporary injection…

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those frown lines between the brows to form over time.

One 10-minute treatment—a few tiny injections—and within days there’s a noticeable improvement in moderate to severe frown lines between the brows, which can last up to 4 months.

In 2008, almost 10 million procedures were performed with FDA-approved BOTOX® Cosmetic.

Almost all patients report that there is minimal discomfort. Almost no patients report that the pain is severe. Most patients report that the specially designed syringes make it relatively painless.

Scars from acne can often seem like a double punishment. First, there were the pimples, and now you’ve got the scars as a reminder. Wonderful, isn’t it? Varieties of Acne Scars It’s important to remember that not all acne is…

Do You Have Deep Lines Around Your Mouth? Deep vertical lines are very common among older women. They’re the result of natural aging. But if you have deep vertical lines on your face, don’t worry – there’s a lot that…

A light Botox treatment, also called baby Botox, uses small amounts of Botox to achieve a gentler, more natural-looking outcome. It’s most ideal for women wanting to soften lines caused by muscle movement, without stopping muscle movement altogether. So what’s…

What's Best For Fine Lines And Wrinkles? Good question! Both Botox and glycolic acid peels do two very different things. It really all boils down to your unique needs! They can also be used in conjunction with one another for…

Short answer? Botox is not unnatural Botox is basically made from the bacteria that causes botulism, otherwise known as botulinum toxin type A. This may sound scary, but it’s totally not! Since bacteria are natural, Botox isn’t considered to be…