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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If you’re interested in rejuvenating your skin and correcting imperfections, laser treatments are an excellent option. There are several advanced technologies available for laser skin therapy, including pulsed dye and IPL. But when it comes to skin resurfacing, CO2 laser treatments are the gold standard. What Does A CO2 Laser Do? A carbon dioxide (CO2) laser emits
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Scarring is often an unavoidable result of surgery. If you have a surgical scar, you may be bothered by the way it looks, particularly if it’s red or unevenly textured. Fortunately, laser treatments can significantly improve the appearance of new and mature scars. The earlier you treat a surgical scar, the better your cosmetic outcome
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Laser skin resurfacing is a wildly popular cosmetic treatment. Americans looking to achieve smoother, more vibrant skin booked more than half a million laser skin resurfacing sessions in 2018 alone, according to recent statistics. Experienced cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Shaun Patel is always happy to answer patient questions about this sought-after aesthetic service. You’ll find answers
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Everyone has some degree of facial asymmetry. The features on either side of your face probably look more like siblings than twins. One eyebrow may be higher than the other, or one nasolabial fold might be deeper than the opposite side. However, you may feel self-conscious if your facial asymmetry is very pronounced. Fortunately, there
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Best known for smoothing wrinkles, BOTOX® Cosmetic is a dynamic injectable with a variety of uses. It can be administered to the face, neck, and body to improve an impressive range of aesthetic concerns. Keep reading to learn about some of the most sought-after uses of BOTOX® Cosmetic, from well-known to surprising. BOTOX® For Face Wrinkles are
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The outcome of any BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment depends heavily on the skill of the injector and the technique used. Where your provider places the wrinkle-relaxing product and how much they administer can be the difference between looking natural and looking slightly stiff. With this in mind, many patients are seeking out “micro-BOTOX” or “Baby BOTOX” to achieve
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I was recently asked to present a lecture at The Aesthetic Show 2019 titled “Neck and Jawline Rejuvenation using Neurotoxins”. This blog post is based on the talk I gave on July 11 in Las Vegas. Why Treat The Neck With Botox As a field, we are good at treating the face using nonsurgical treatments
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What Determines How Long My Filler Results Will Last? Since a large part of my practice is focused on injectable aesthetic treatments such as fillers, not a day goes by that I’m not asked the question, “How long do fillers last?”. This is a difficult question to answer because the answer depends on several factors which
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Botox® Cosmetic Treatments The use of wrinkle relaxers like Botox® has steadily increased over the last two decades and today are one of the most commonly performed cosmetic treatments in the world. However, most patients, at least the ones we see in Miami, do not know how Botox works. What Is Botox Made Of? Botox and its alternatives, Dysport and Xeomin,
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