There is a huge variation in how different people smile—not only in the degree to which their faces become animated but also in the amount of teeth and gum exposed. In some cases, smiling reveals a significant portion of the gum area, commonly referred to as a gummy smile. If you’re happy with the way you smile, all’s well and good. However, Botox can offer a simple, effective, and non-surgical...
Why Less Botox Isn’t Always Better
Posted on June 13, 2024 by
Botox is used very widely and can provide good results when administered by a qualified and experienced practitioner. Evaluating how well a treatment works is not just a matter of looking at the treated area to see if the skin is smooth and wrinkle-free; it also involves examining the entirety of the face to see if the results look natural. Looking natural can mean that the results look symmetrical, but...
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in attitudes towards male beauty and self-care practices. Traditionally, discussions surrounding beauty and grooming primarily centered on women, with men often facing pressure to conform to narrow standards of masculinity that discouraged obvious attention to appearance. However, men are increasingly embracing a more holistic approach to self-care, including skincare routines, grooming rituals, and the use of cosmetic procedures. This transformation can...
Even though Botox is synonymous with wrinkle and fine line reduction, it actually has several significant uses outside the realm of purely cosmetic. One of the more interesting uses is to provide a non-surgical solution to overly prominent jaw muscles. Botox can now be used to relax these muscles and help achieve a slimmer facial profile. Why Jaw Reduction? There are several reasons why someone might wish to reduce the...
Is Botox Actually Safe?
Posted on October 25, 2023 by
Botox has gained widespread popularity in recent years as a highly effective, non-invasive procedure to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. Despite its widespread use today, it’s not unreasonable to have concerns regarding its safety. As most of these concerns are due to misunderstandings about Botox, we’ll look into the safety record of Botox and try to allay any fears. Understanding Botox Botox is derived from a neurotoxin...
What is Botox Made of?
Posted on October 12, 2023 by
Botox is perhaps the best-known non-invasive cosmetic procedure, widely used to reduce or eliminate facial lines and wrinkles, and is a highly effective way to rejuvenate your appearance. But despite its widespread use and great popularity, many people are quite unaware of what Botox treatments actually consist of. This post will discuss the science and history behind Botox. Clostridium Botulinum Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium that is found in soil...
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
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...
Meet Dr. Fedonenko
Dr. Fedonenko is a member of the American College of Physicians and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.
She completed her Residency at the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1998 and has since specialized in Cosmetic Dermatology.
She obtained additional training in aesthetic medicine procedures soon thereafter, and the results of her extensive training and experience show in each and every patient’s face. She’s a doctor that can truly been trusted with your skin care and anti-aging needs.