Botox® is a purified protein that is used in small doses for certain cosmetic procedures and medical conditions. It is particularly useful for eliminating the frown lines or chronic furrows between the eyebrows that may persist through repeated, often subconscious action of muscles located directly between the eyebrows. Botox® is also the treatment of choice […]
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Many people develop facial wrinkles and volume loss over time. Specifically, the skin ages by losing its underlying support structure, a condition known as soft tissue atrophy. Soft tissue atrophy is one of the most prominent signs of the aging face. There are a number of options available for the treatment of atrophy and they […]
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Treatment with Botox® is a “no downtime” procedure. After treatment, most patients have no significant side effects. There may be a mild amount of redness at the injection site, but this resolves in a few hours. Bruising is very uncommon. Patients are advised to remain upright for four hours after treatment and to avoid strenuous […]
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Botox® has been used since 1980 for treatment of two facial conditions, strabismus (lazy eye) and blepharospasm (uncontrolled eye blinking). It was first used for forehead wrinkles in 1989 and received FDA approval for cosmetic treatments in 2002. Side effects from Botox® are minimal when it is properly administered by a physician trained in its […]
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One of the most exciting developments in cosmetic and laser dermatology is the introduction of fractional resurfacing with the Fraxel Re:store laser. Lasers have been used for decades to create younger looking skin. But the downside has been that to achieve truly dramatic results, patients had to experience weeks of healing and downtime, as well […]
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One of the most exciting developments in cosmetic and laser dermatology is the introduction of fractional resurfacing with the Fraxel Re:store laser. Lasers have been used for decades to create younger looking skin. But the downside has been that to achieve truly dramatic results, patients had to experience weeks of healing and downtime, as well […]
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The Fraxel Re:store laser is a 1550nm infrared laser that targets the water content in the epidermal and dermal tissue. Unlike traditional aggressive resurfacing lasers, the Fraxel Re:store laser treats only a small percentage (15-20%) of the skin at a time with precise microthermal zones. This fractional treatment keeps the upper levels of the epidermis […]
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Botox® is a purified protein that is used in small doses for certain cosmetic procedures and medical conditions. It is particularly useful for eliminating the frown lines or chronic furrows between the eyebrows that may persist through repeated, often subconscious action of muscles located directly between the eyebrows. Botox® is also the treatment of choice […]
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