Yes!!! If the wrinkle is being caused by an over active corrugator muscle (the “frown” muscle), then relaxing the muscle with Botox will not only make the lines improve but also prevents...
I do not know of any data prohibiting Botox Cosmetic use with sarcoid. Having said that though, we are all individuals and our reactions to products can be very individual. I would...
Please look back in the July posts! I did a fairly detailed explanation of the different ways offices do this. I can’t remember the exact date but it was in...
Okay – so this is where I really disagree with the vast majority of doctors who inject Botox, many of whom do an excellent job. I don’t do either – at...
Please, please, please call your doctor who did the Botox injections!! I can’t emphasize enough the importance of following up with him/her. The doctor who did the procedure is the only person...
Since the purpose of Thermage is to tighten a little, maintain the jawline and eyebrow position, and build collagen, the timing of Botox with it really isn’t important. But, if...
Dear Fran – Good question. Fortunately, the answer is no (or let’s just say 99.9% no) is doesn’t cause keloids. There are several reasons for this. First, we get less...
THIS IS NOT A GOOD RESULT! I know I don’t need to tell you this. If your mouth isn’t moving normally, it’s almost always because your provider injected in an...
I think this is very confusing for people. Dermatologists are specialists who are experts in the care of skin, hair and nails. We do 4 years of college, 4 years...
One of the best investments in your skin is your daily skincare. Why? Because you can prevent many problems with blotchy skin color, lack of glow, texture, some types of acne, and fine lines with good skincare products. You can also correct some of these problems with effective skincare products. Great skincare is often more expensive because quality ingredients are expensive. Some companies spend on research/development which benefits all of us and adds to the cost. Are they worth it? In general - yes! I have handpicked some of what I consider to be the best skin care products, and offer them for sale on SkinTour's shop. This is based on my team and I's testing and research at our clinic. Many of the products are in my own regimen. What could be better than using skin care products a dermatologist uses?!