What is Botox? Botox Cosmetic, also known as botulinum toxin, is a neurotoxic protein that is produced by Clostridium botulinum and other related species of bacterium. In general, Botox is beneficial to the anti-aging process because it prevents nerves from communicating with specific muscle groups, along the injection area. This results in a temporary paralysis […]
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The Rise of Male Vanity
For years, generations believed that women were the vainest sex, obsessed about their face, body, and hair. While on the other hand, men were just men, musing over hard work and muscles, but not their appearance. However, in a changing world, today’s men are much more in touch with their inner vanity, and are increasingly […]
‘Tis the Season . . . for Botox Cosmetic
There is no better way to prepare for the holidays than through the wrinkle-reducing magic of Botox Cosmetic. The number one noninvasive technique in the United States, Botox temporarily relaxes targeted muscles, easing facial creases for a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance. Whether for yourself or for your loved one, Botox Cosmetic can make your holiday […]
How to Get Kylie Jenner’s Lips – the Right Way
Recently, the Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge has taken the Internet by storm. Although a rather dangerous way to achieve the youngest Kardashian’s perfect pout, many young women are trying to imitate Kylie’s lips. Even at a very young age, girls know they want full, pouty lips. Unfortunately, there is no way to add shape and […]
Anatomy of a Botox Treatment
No matter the skin type or ethnicity, there are only two types of facial wrinkles. Static lines result from tissue laxity, as the skin’s collagen stores are depleted. Dynamic lines are created through repetitive muscle movements and facial expressions. As we age, both types of fine lines and wrinkles occur with increasing regularity. Botox Cosmetic […]
Fake Botox Hits the U.S.
Botox, as the most popular noninvasive wrinkle treatment in the world, can become an easy target for counterfeits. Recently, a large quantity of imposter-Botox has turned up in the United States. When Botox is purchased from an unauthorized foreign supplier, it can be hard to know the purity of the product, if it has been […]
Botox in Your Twenties?
A new generation is discovering the benefits of America’s most beloved wrinkle reducer, Botox Cosmetic. Women in their mid to late twenties are turning to Botox as a preventative measure and delaying the early signs of aging. Listen to what one twenty-something had to say about her experience with Botox Cosmetic: Q: When did you […]
Botox Cosmetic, Xeomin, and Dysport Compared
Botox Cosmetic is considered the Gold Standard of wrinkle-reducing injectables; and for years, it was the only Botulinum Toxin available. In the last decade, however, new players have burst onto the scene, offering patients a chance to pick their ‘poison’. While the three toxins (Botox, Xeomin, Dysport) are statistically similar, there are subtle differences when […]
Five Questions to Ask Your Prospective Botox Provider
You have done your Botox Cosmetic research and have made your first appointment. Not so fast, though; there are more questions to be answered. Just because an office looks nice from the outside, does not make them experts in the Botox field. Only begin after asking your provider these five questions: 1. What kind of […]
The Difference Between Dynamic and Static Wrinkles
The number one sign of aging; fine lines and facial creases can be both frustrating and inevitable. While this may be universally true, all wrinkles are not created equally. There are two types of facial lines, Dynamic and Static. Each has a unique cause, and each require a different treatment to obtain optimal results. Dynamic […]