It’s time that your face stopped getting all the attention. Your neck would also benefit from a skin care routine designed to target signs of aging and maintain a youthful appearance. After all, it shows changes like wrinkles, sagging, and sun damage faster than many parts of the body. Here are four products cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Shaun Patel often […]
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 is a top way to banish unwanted lines and wrinkles. So it might be surprising to learn that BOTOX can actually make some facial lines look worse. For example, bunny lines — the diagonal marks that appear on both sides of your nose when you scrunch it — often become more noticeable after BOTOX if
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Plastic surgery certainly has some amazing benefits to offer. For example, it can help you achieve goals that might otherwise be impossible through non-surgical means. However, it also comes with a few drawbacks, such as a high price tag, days to weeks of downtime, and yes, surgical scars. Fortunately, it’s possible to improve the look
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Do you have some extra fullness below your chin that you’d like to reduce? An injectable treatment called Kybella® could be the perfect way to shape and slim your lower face. It uses a synthetic version of a molecule (deoxycholic acid) in our bodies that aids in the breakdown and absorption of fat. In this blog, we
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A double chin is not the same as a turkey neck. While both of these cosmetic concerns affect the area beneath your chin and rob your jawline of attractive definition, they are quite different. Here is more information about what sets these concerns apart and how you can treat them. What is a Double Chin? A double
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Let’s say your best friend swears by BOTOX® Cosmetic for keeping her skin smooth. Or maybe you know a coworker who uses the injectable to help control her bad tooth grinding habit. Well, there’s a good chance that it will work for your needs too. You should consider BOTOX® if: You are interested in preventing visible aging: Many
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Collagen is an essential protein that keeps our skin smooth and strong. Our bodies produce collagen naturally; however, the amount decreases about 1% each year after we turn 20. This decrease is linked to the development of fine lines, deep wrinkles, and other skin concerns. Are you wondering how to restore lost collagen for a
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Patients who are new to dermal fillers have to navigate a lot of misconceptions. You may have already learned that they won’t ruin your skin, look unnatural, or require much downtime when the treatment is performed by an experienced physician. But you’re still not sure if you’ll be able to feel the filler in your
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Stress is a normal feeling that everyone experiences. While you can’t avoid it, you should try your best to keep it from becoming a chronic problem. If you don’t, it might actually show up on your face. In light of Stress Awareness Month, here are four different ways that stress can change your appearance. But
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Noses get all the attention when it comes to how our profiles look. However, a well-proportioned chin can have just as big of an impact. If you can’t draw a straight vertical line between the forward-most points of your lower lip and chin, then you might have a weak or recessed chin. Fortunately, fillers like
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