Botox seems to be everywhere. Not only in medical clinics and doctors’ offices, but also in ordinary day spas and other such establishments. People tend to think, because it’s non-surgical and not permanent, that anyone licensed to administer Botox will do so safely and effectively. However, this is not the case. Finding a dermatologist or…
There are so many cosmetic therapies, products, and enhancements, it’s hard to keep up. Even when deciding Botox is the wrinkle treatment you want, there is yet more research to do as far as doctors, clinics, side effects, cost, and so on. And to make matters worse, Botox injections are now available in many places,…
We usually think of a birthmark as a small, harmless marking in some obscure place on the body, usually out of plain sight. However, more often than we realize, birthmarks can be large, unsightly spots on the skin or even on the face. They can be embarrassing, cosmetically displeasing, and possibly disfiguring. There are many…
Scars in the skin seem like stubborn fixtures with the sole purpose of permanently destroying the aesthetic of the human body. Especially scars on the face. Acne scar treatment is a highly sought after cosmetic therapy, but not all of them are created equal. When battling the scars leftover from a vicious bout of acne,…
Acne scars can sometimes appear and feel worse than the acne vulgaris itself. With acne, there is an end in sight—someday it will go away. But scars are permanent. For someone who’s suffered severe acne, dealing with the resulting scars can be just as depressing or even more so. A face pocked with ice pick…
You may have noticed something that looks like razor bumps on the back of your head, or pimples on the back of your head. If you are an African American male who typically wears your hair short, this may be acne keloidalis nuchae. What Does Acne Keloidalis Nuchae Look Like? You will know that you…
Botox: Side Effects and Biggest Risks
Botox is a cosmetic compound synthesized from botulinum toxin and made into an injectable liquid/gel. Popular and widely known use by celebrities catapulted the Allergan-patented wrinkle-reducer to the top of the list tallying non-surgical cosmetic treatments. Negligible pain, temporary outcomes, and relative affordability have sustained Botox as a leader in anti-aging cosmetics. And typically, there…
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