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 [...]
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This is a collection of posts related to Botox and that mention Botox.
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 [...]
Everyone sweats. And believe it or not, this function is essential to our health. When our bodies overheat, we begin to perspire as part of a cooling mechanism designed to help us maintain a healthy body temperature. Normally, the perspiration we produce cools and evaporates quickly, so for some people, they never notice they’re sweating except [...]
Botox injections have come a long way. These days the procedure is so safe that you can have it done during your lunch break before returning to the office ready to work. That said, you might feel a little trepidation if it’s your first time getting Botox. So here are just a few do’s and [...]
As we get older, several factors can affect our skin and lead to wrinkles. But if you have good genes, you lead a healthy lifestyle, and you stay out of the sun, your main concern might be the smile lines and crow’s feet creeping in and etching themselves on your face due to the contraction [...]
To answer the question of, “How much is Botox?”, you have to first understand how Botox is typically priced. Botox is usually priced in one of two ways. The first, is for practitioners to charge for the amount of Botox they use during a treatment. Botox is measured in a term called “units”. “Units” when talking about [...]
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.