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It’s your birthday, Botox! 15 years ago, in 2002, the Food and Drug Administration approved you as a safe and exceptionally effective treatment for facial furrows and lines. But as we celebrate your birthday, Botox, we suspect you might be fudging your age just a bit. Let’s think about this a little more: 1820s – […]

The dreaded wrinkle. Everyone fears the day they look in the mirror and spot the first facial crease. These tiny etchings in the facial tissue are a tell-tale sign of the aging process. No matter how old you are, just a couple fine lines and wrinkles can give away your age, and even add a […]

What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day – or any day, for that matter – than with a smitten smooch from your favorite person? And nothing says “kiss me” more than round, soft, pouty lips! Unfortunately, all of the stand-by tricks for beautiful lips, like liner, lipstick, and gloss, dissolve sometime over dinner or wash […]

Today, the word Botox brings only one thing to mind: wrinkle elimination. However, you may or may not know that Botox, or Botulinum Toxin Type A, is a derivative of botulism; a substance sometimes more associated with horror than help. The History of Botulism Botulism, a toxic bacterium, has been known to man for thousands […]

Lose weight; eat better; stop procrastinating; sleep more. So many New Year’s resolutions to be made, yet realistically, they are often hard to follow through. Why not ease into 2017 slowly, by vowing to take better care of yourself? Looking better means feeling better – which ultimately makes other changes in your life are easier […]

Just considering nonsurgical facial rejuvenation can be overwhelming. Today, the news is full of horror stories, reporting horrific incidents of fake Botox and silicone received from home parties, unlicensed day spas, and careless doctor’s offices. Dr. Vitenas would like you to remember these situations are not the norm; everyday, many people get excellent results from […]

A brilliant group of scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) may have just changed the face of the future. By putting together their incredible brainpower, these researchers have designed a transparent facial serum that immediately tightens crinkled, drooping under eye tissue, turning back time by transforming wrinkles and fine lines. An even bigger […]

Some things are made to go together: milk and cookies, salt and pepper, Botox and fillers. That is right; Botox Cosmetic and soft tissue fillers make the perfect pair. There is never any competition between these two injectibles. On their own, each can contribute to a smoother, more youthful appearance. When combined, Botox and fillers […]

The American Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASPS) recently conducted a national poll, asking women which celebrity had the most appealing lips.  Yes, Kylie Jenner was on the list, but she was not at the top.  Take a look: Most Loved Celebrity Lips: Jennifer Lawrence Scarlett Johansson Jennifer Garner Angelina Jolie Kylie Jenner Beyoncé […]

After careful research and a lot of thinking, you have decided it is finally time to try Botox Cosmetic. The wonder injections can erase fine lines and deep facial creases to restore a younger, more refreshed appearance. As long as you remember the do’s and don’ts of Botox treatments, you will almost certainly be pleased […]