Botox, Dysport & Xeomin

People always ask me, what should I do for my skin? That sounds like a simple question, but it is actually quite complicated. Everyone’s skin is different and my recommendations will be quite different for most. That being said, some recommendations will be the same for most. Here are some simple things that you can…

People always ask me what the best treatment for wrinkles is. The simple answer is, “That depends”. The table below will help you decide what is best for you. Laxity is different than wrinkles and usually requires threadlifting or surgical facelifting. Least downtime Moderate downtime Most downtime Mild/Early Wrinkles (before 40 usually) Topical Retinol or…

There are so many things that can be done in under an hour with virtually no downtime! You asked, so let me give you some options, some obvious and some not so. Toxins: Botox, Dysport, Xeomin to reduce movement of muscles that cause wrinkles. The frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead furrows are the most…

Low eyebrows after Botox: why does this happen and how to avoid.

Xeomin™, the newest botulism toxin to the U.S. market, has arrived with, well, less than a bang. In 2012, marketing issues prevented the formal “marketing” launch of this new neurotoxin to the U.S. This product is a direct competitor with Dysport® and Botox® Cosmetic. Initial studies have shown that it may take less time to…

What is Dysport® ? Dysport® is a toxin (toxic substance) which is naturally produced by the bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. Interestingly, it is currently believed to be the most toxic poison known to man, although the use of such tiny amounts has been used safely in man for over thirty years. This bacteria produces several…

Botox was the first neurotoxin used for cosmetic purposes in the United States. It is commonly used on the face to reduce forehead furrows, frown lines, crow’s feet, and upper lip lines. It can be used to minimize bands on the neck, pick up the corners of the mouth, and reduce a “gummy” smile.