Wrinkle-relaxing treatments are one of the most sought-after cosmetic treatments today. Let’s face it: wrinkles are a nuisance to our appearance. Not only do wrinkles contribute to showing signs of aging, they also affect our self-esteem and wreck havoc on a youthful, radiant appearance. CAUSATIONS FACTORS FOR WRINKLES Facial wrinkles result from your repetitive facial…
Many Los Angeles residents desire to retain a youthful appearance as they age. Regimens include exercise, healthy eating habits and daily use of sunscreen. However, signs of aging are sometimes not escapable. One of the biggest concerns for aesthetics is facial wrinkles. This includes glabellar frown lines and crows feet. Skincare lines, spas and medical…
This patient was accustomed to using Botox injections to get rid of the crow’s feet around his eyes. But he recently heard of a new cosmetic filler called Belotero and decided to give it a try. This would be a transition from his normal use of neurotoxins (what makes Botox and Dysport) to the use…
This patient was a routine user of Botox injections to treat the fine lines around his eyes called crow’s feet. However, he recently made the switch to Belotero injections instead. He decided to steer away from his usual use of neurotoxin treatments like Botox and Dysport. And he did not want laser rejuvenation. Thus, a…
Crow’s feet are the horizontal, branch-like lines that expand from the outer corners of the eyes. While they are reminiscent of frequent smiling, they are also one of the main signs of aging to most people. It is inevitable that we develop these lines as we get older; as we lose elasticity in our skin,…
Allergan must hate the new, cool, popular kid at school. His name is Medicis Pharmaceutical, and he manufactures the Botox alternate, Dysport; which has raised steep market competition. In April of 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved this new injectable cosmetic for the treatment of wrinkles. Dysport, another derivation of botulinum toxin, specifically…
Belotero at FTD: Patient Switches from Years of Botox to Belotero
Belotero is the latest hyaluronic acid dermal filler on the market. And it’s now available at FineTouch Dermatology. Dr. Umar, founder of the clinic based in Redondo Beach, has been treating patients with fillers and other cosmetic injections for more than 10 years. Popular treatments he’s used and reduce wrinkles and other signs of aging…
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