Botox is best known as a highly effective way to reduce or eliminate facial lines and wrinkles, even though it was originally developed to help treat eye muscle disorders. Botox can also be used to achieve fuller-looking lips, something that has been traditionally achieved by the use of various dermal filler products. The use of Botox in this way involves the “lip flip” procedure. What Does the “Lip Flip” Do?...
In the 20 years since it was first approved for general use, Botox has become the go-to solution for reducing or eliminating facial lines and wrinkles. It’s proven so successful that consumers not only use Botox to take care of their current problems but also often use it proactively, to prevent cosmetic problems from even having a chance to develop. Although it’s widely known that Botox is effective at removing...
Although Botox is well known as an effective way to reduce or eliminate facial lines and wrinkles, it has another lesser-known usage — treating excessive sweating. How Botox Controls Sweating Botox helps reduce facial wrinkles by blocking the nerve signals that cause associated muscles to contract – if muscles don’t receive signals telling them to contract, then any wrinkles linked to the muscles will become less visible. Botox’s ability to...
Microneedling vs Botox
Posted on March 31, 2022 by Dr Elenora Fedoneko
Botox and microneedling are both popular and effective cosmetic procedures. Although both are capable of producing impressive results and are sometimes regarded as similar in their ability to combat the effects of aging on the complexion, they are very different procedures, each having its own distinctive advantages. Botox Botox involves injecting carefully controlled amounts of the Botox toxin to block the ability of selected nerves to cause adjacent muscles to...
Botox is one of the most well-known and widely-used cosmetic procedures, for a good reason. It’s fast-acting and highly effective. But it’s best known as a way to reduce or eliminate lines and wrinkles after they’ve already formed. Recently we’ve seen more and more younger people using Botox to prevent the formation of lines and wrinkles instead of treating them after the fact. How Do Facial Lines and Wrinkles Form?...
More and more men are turning to Botox and fillers to improve their appearance. For example, in the last eight years, the number of men getting Botox treatments has increased by 27 percent. In fact, Botox for men has become so popular that a new word has been coined to describe it – “Brotox.” Botox and fillers are popular with men because they are non-invasive and affordable ways to smooth...
Brief History of Botox
Posted on April 11, 2017 by Dr Elenora Fedoneko
In the 1950s, doctors discovered that injecting small amounts of botulinum toxin into the muscular tissue caused its paralysis. Subsequently botulinum toxin was developed for experimental use in the laboratory animals.
It’s no secret that Botox can make you look younger and less tired. But did you know that Botox may also make you feel happier? The results of two research studies suggest that Botox could be just the thing to lift your spirits this holiday season. Researchers in the UK studied 25 volunteers who received cosmetic treatments such as Botox, chemical peels, or fillers. Two weeks after their treatments, the...
Botox is a great way to make sure that you look your very best for all of your upcoming Thanksgiving festivities. One of the things that we love about Botox is its versatility. Botox can be used to reduce fine lines and wrinkles in the forehead, between the brows, and at the corners of the eyes. But it’s also a great way to lift the brow without surgery, reduce excess...
Cosmetic benefits of Botox are well-known, but did you know that Botox has some pretty impressive medical benefits, as well? Research has proven that it can help with a variety of health issues, from migraine headaches to overactive bladder. Read on to learn about medical benefits of Botox.
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