Stress can reduce the effects of Botox, often causing results to wear off sooner than expected. This blog explains why and what you can do about it. Stress and Cortisol Cortisol is a naturally occurring hormone that plays a vital role in regulating many body functions, including our metabolism and the function of our immune system. It’s also involved in the body’s response to stress, helping regulate blood pressure, blood...
While there’s no direct reason that consuming alcohol should adversely affect the outcomes of Botox treatments, there are several factors that might lead you to err on the side of caution, and decide to limit or avoid alcohol, especially immediately before or after treatment. This blog will explore these factors in more detail. Alcohol Acts as a Vasodilator Alcohol is widely known to act as a vasodilator, meaning that it...
Botox is a popular and highly effective treatment for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, as with any cosmetic procedure, there is the chance that results that may not meet expectations. We see some patients who were treated by inexperienced or untrained practitioners, and have been left with less-than-optimal results. The good news is that most Botox complications are temporary and can often be corrected. This blog...
Meet Dr. Fedonenko
Dr. Eleonora 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.