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This is a collection of posts related to Botox and that mention Botox.
Under eye wrinkles are a distressing concern to those who have them (and just about all of us eventually get them). One treatment option is Botox. The question is, how effective is Botox for under eye wrinkles? Before answering this question, we have to understand what causes under eye wrinkles and how Botox works. What [...]
Botox is still one of the most widely used and effective treatments for smoothing wrinkles. Unfortunately, it can’t treat all wrinkles, but you may be surprised to learn it can help much more than frown lines. FDA Approved Areas for Botox Botox first received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for treating frown lines. [...]
A very common question I get from patients is how soon they can exercise after Botox. They are understandably concerned that doing so will negatively impact their treatment. Unfortunately, there is no scientific study to answer this question directly, so we have to review our understanding of Botox to come to a conclusion. Why Would [...]
One of the most youthful and attractive features of lips is the that little flip at the top edge of the upper lip. Some of us aren’t born with much of one, and it disappears with age in all of us. Now we can restore or enhance it using a technique called the Botox Lip [...]
As far as wrinkle treatments go, there is no denying that Botox is a household name. However, there are alternatives to Botox that are available. Dysport is one of them. However, what are the differences? In this post, we will explore Dysport vs Botox. What is Dysport? Like Botox, Dysport is an injection that softens frown [...]
Like any other industry in the world, cosmetic rejuvenation technology experiences its own version of trends. Some breakthrough procedures stay on the radar forever while others may have their moment and quickly die out. But as we continue to push forward, our patients often surprise us with what they are looking for in terms of [...]
Botox is the most popular, and probably the most effective single cosmetic treatment available. In fact, it was it’s discovery of how well it could treat wrinkles that truly enabled minimally invasive rejuvenation. One of the most common questions I receive about Botox treatment from patients is how long it will take before results are seen. The [...]
We have all witnessed the Botox horror stories. A celebrity looks like he is made of plastic. A woman is unable to show emotion or move her mouth. “Botox Gone Bad” screams across headlines. Fortunately for you, these are mostly fairytales. Botox has made leaps and bounds in just the last few years and is [...]
Botox isn’t major cosmetic surgery. In fact, it’s so quick and painless that some people have their injections at lunch and return to the office to finish out their work day. But it is still a medical procedure, and as such, you will need to follow post-treatment instructions if you want to get the most [...]
If you’re aware of the use of Botox in the medical field, it is probably in relation to the safe and affordable cosmetic procedures designed to reduce wrinkles and create a more youthful appearance. And in this regard, it has become one of the most widely accepted and sought-after cosmetic procedures. Recently, though, Botox has [...]
Lawrence Osman, M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist and liposuction surgeon in Los Angeles specializing in minimally invasive techniques such as liposuction using local anesthesia. He has offices in both Northridge and Calabasas.