If you wake up with tightness and soreness along the sides of your face or find yourself clenching your jaw when you’re stressed, you might suffer from bruxism. Bruxism is a common condition in which you unconsciously grind and press your teeth together. Not only can it lead to issues like tooth damage and wear, […]
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Many patients visit our clinic to make their eyes look bigger. They’re tired of raising their eyebrows in front of the mirror and wishing for more lid space. Or they struggle with issues like asymmetry and drooping that keep them from feeling their best. If you’re in a similar situation, a quick injection of BOTOX® Cosmetic could
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Think that dermal fillers are the only way to achieve flatteringly full lips without surgery? Think again! There’s a new treatment that uses wrinkle-relaxing injectables like BOTOX® Cosmetic or Dysport to augment the shape of your mouth. It’s called the lip flip. Keep reading to find out which one might be more your speed. Subtly Enhance Your Lip Shape With A
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The good news is that injectables like BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport® effortlessly treat lines, wrinkles, overworked facial muscles, and other concerns. The bad news is that the results aren’t permanent. So how long can you expect your rejuvenated look to last? Dr. Shaun Patel can give you the following estimate because he has performed thousands of treatments. In his
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Pricing for BOTOX® Cosmetic depends on your injector’s training (think: Medical Doctor vs. Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) and your location (certain parts of the country are more expensive than others). In Miami, the average cost of BOTOX® Cosmetic is $15-$17 per unit when administered by an experienced physician injector. We charge $16.50 per unit of
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There are many misconceptions about BOTOX® Cosmetic. The idea that it somehow speeds up the aging process is one of them. Here’s what actually happens. BOTOX® Cosmetic doesn’t make you look older after it wears off. Your skin won’t wrinkle dramatically the moment you put your injections on hold. Instead, your muscle activity, skin condition, and lines
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BOTOX® Cosmetic and fillers are different types of injectables used for facial rejuvenation. BOTOX® Cosmetic helps the skin look smooth by relaxing the muscle under a wrinkle or line. Fillers, on the other hand, add volume below the surface of the skin to enhance features and fill in visible signs of aging. What’s In A Name? Here’s where
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Patients come into our Miami clinic with all sorts of questions about BOTOX® Cosmetic. Most often, they want to know what happens to the Patients come into our Miami clinic with all sorts of questions about BOTOX® Cosmetic. Most often, they want to know what happens to the face when we inject BOTOX®, and what effects
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Your face shape may seem entirely out of your control. After all, you can’t change your bone structure without invasive cosmetic surgery, nor can you spot-reduce unwanted facial fat with a healthy lifestyle. But it turns out that minimally invasive facial reshaping is entirely possible, thanks to modern injectables. Your features can be slimmed, defined,
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Though it’s the most popular aesthetic treatment in America, BOTOX® Cosmetic is still surrounded by some confusion. Below are answers to five BOTOX® Cosmetic questions we frequently hear at Miami Skin & Vein. How Does BOTOX® Cosmetic Work? BOTOX® Cosmetic works by temporarily blocking nerve signals and muscle activity in the treatment area. Repeated muscular activity is
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