We love #TheCrunch
This statement probably doesn’t make any sense unless you get Botox or Xeomin for facial wrinkles. Both of these products work in exactly the same way to relax muscles that cause wrinkles on the forehead, in between the eyebrows or the crow’s feet. What’s #TheCrunch? Botox or XEOMIN® both contain botulinum toxin. This toxin, […]
Let’s talk about anatomy [video]
Doctors-in-training spend the first 6 months of medical school learning about anatomy. Dissecting this tissue from that tissue on people that were generous enough to donate their bodies to science. However, doctors must recognize that our patients did not attend medical school. So there’s a knowledge gap. And to bridge that gap, we must ensure […]
5 things Botox patients say
We recently held a Botox/Xeomin party at a local clothing boutique in town. The owner provided us with a few pearls regarding the benefits of Botox or Xeomin. So here are 5 things botox patients might say. You won’t find these in a scholarly journal! The things Botox patients say! These comments reflect […]
Botox for camels!
A couple years ago, I wrote this article about clickbait – the use of eye-grabbing titles to capture a reader’s attention but then directing them to an article that’s less interesting or totally unrelated. My article was entitled, “Trending: Zookeepers Performing Cosmetic Surgery on Zoo Animals?!” It was just a joke and intended to simulate […]
This is your best chance to look like Christie Brinkley!
If Christie Brinkley uses XEOMIN®… …so can you! Even supermodel Christie Brinkley uses XEOMIN® (similar to BOTOX® Cosmetic) to treat the wrinkles like the 11’s between the eyebrows, the crow’s feet and the wrinkles on the forehead. We’re not promising you’ll look like Christie Brinkley after your XEOMIN® treatment on Thursday October 12th, from 5pm […]
Now that Kylie is pregnant, can she still get lip fillers and Botox?!
Do you think it’s ridiculous that I’m writing about Kylie Jenner? Or that this is the second time I’ve written about Kylie Jenner?! Well, before you answer that question, ask yourself why are you reading this post! But I will tell you why I’m writing about the fact that Kylie is pregnant. It’s because it’s […]
Angelina Jolie and Bell’s Palsy…and maybe Botox! [video]
Bell’s Palsy is a condition that results in a sudden onset of paralysis/droop to one side of the face and affects 40,000 Americans every year. It’s believed to be caused by the same herpes virus that causes a cold sore. It’s also considered idiopathic – which is just a fancy term for we’re not totally […]
Popular procedures for men
Cosmetic surgery isn’t a taboo subject anymore. Also, it’s not just for the wealthy. And finally, it’s not just for women. More men are getting cosmetic services (surgical or non-surgical) than ever before. But what procedures are they getting? Based on the procedures that men are most commonly requesting pricing on through the BuildMyBod Price […]
How easy is it to treat a gummy smile?
BOTOX® Cosmetic and Xeomin are very popular injectable treatments that relax the muscles causing wrinkles in the face. But did you know these can also be used to treat a gummy smile like the patient above? The ‘before’ is on the left the after is on the ‘right.’ Thanks to this lovely patient for sharing her […]
Why Are My Palms Sweaty? 2 Treatment Options
Excessive sweating is a problem for many patients. This condition affects the armpits, soles of your feet, and palms. In particular, excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) of the palms can be debilitating. Consider how very sweaty palms could affect you in private or social situations, from turning the knob on a door while your hand continues to […]
