Given the wide range of non-invasive cosmetic procedures available today, it’s no surprise that, in many cases, the best results can be obtained by combining different procedures to obtain results that are greater than the sum of the individual procedures. Today, we’ll mention the various ways that Botox can be combined with other procedures to obtain the best outcomes. Botox and Dermal Fillers This is certainly the combination that’s most...
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 treatment for crow’s feet, forehead lines, and frown lines. But did you know that Botox can also be an effective solution for wrinkles and lines on the neck? This blog post will highlight the use of Botox and its potential benefits for rejuvenating the neck area. What are Neck Lines and Wrinkles? Neck wrinkles, commonly known as “turkey neck” or “neck bands,”...
Preventive Use of Botox
Posted on July 25, 2023 by
While Botox is well-established as the most cost-effective way to remove lines and wrinkles, using Botox proactively before these lines and wrinkles have started to develop is gaining in popularity. Using Botox to prevent future development of the signs of aging is naturally most attractive to young adults who have yet to develop the fine lines that can grow into more visible wrinkles later in life. If you’re older but...
In the world of aesthetics, Botox is widely recognized as the go-to solution for smoothing out facial lines and wrinkles. But you may not know that Botox’s therapeutic benefits reach far beyond simple cosmetic enhancements. We’ll take a look at some of the surprising and less commonly known uses of Botox that extend from treating crossed eyes to managing migraines. Botox for Crossed Eyes and Eyelid Spasms Botox (Botulinum toxin)...
Botox Myths Debunked
Posted on May 25, 2023 by
Botox is a widely used cosmetic treatment due to its ability to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. Despite its popularity, there’s a lot of misinformation circulating about the procedure. Here are the most widespread myths about Botox. Myth 1: Botox Will Make You Look Frozen and Unnatural This is probably the most common myth about Botox. While it’s true that a highly expressive face might be less animated after using...
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...
Botox for Crow’s Feet Wrinkles
Posted on November 15, 2022 by
Botox is an injectable solution that can be used to temporarily prevent individual nerves from passing the electrical signals that cause associated muscles to contract. Botox is widely used to reduce facial lines and wrinkles that are the result of facial muscle contractions – basically, any line or wrinkle that becomes more apparent when you activate certain facial muscles can be made less apparent by reducing or eliminating the ability...
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...
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.