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Restylane and its uses on the face and body

In the world of aesthetic enhancements and rejuvenation, Restylane has emerged as a true game-changer, offering individuals the opportunity to reclaim their youthful allure without undergoing invasive procedures. From erasing wrinkles to enhancing facial contours, Restylane has redefined the way we approach non-surgical beauty treatments.

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5 Aesthetic Complications of Botox: What you should know before you get injected

Botox is one of the most popular aesthetic treatments, not just in Boston but around the world. From your neighbor, sister, and favorite celebrity, it seems like everyone is jumping on the wagon to get them done. With its powerful anti-wrinkling benefits (in addition to a wide range of medical benefits), the procedure is highly alluring. Although Botox is a generally safe and well-tolerated procedure with highly satisfied results, there are still some unwanted complications that can occur.

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Are you developing resistance to Botox?

Since the pandemic and the issuance of the COVID-19 vaccine, there have been a lot of chatter around Botox resistance. At alarmingly higher rates, patients have been reporting that their results are disappearing in shorter time-frames, with some even reporting no change in aesthetic appearance at all. So what is the science behind Botox resistance and how can your injector prevent this from happening to you?

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Common East Asian facial structures and their aesthetic ideals

People who are ethnically Asian are notably heterogenous in facial features. As a result, a uniform approach to treatment without regard of ethnic background may yield dissatisfying results at best and unanticipated complications at worst. With this in mind, Sundaram et al. (2015) developed a patient-tailored guide based on three most common East Asian facial structures.

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Botox vs. Dysport vs. Xeomin

Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are products that are all derived from the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum. Although the bacteria is highly poisonous in nature, once purified and stabilized to form Botulinum toxin-A, it is used widely to treat facial asymmetry, wrinkles/creases, muscle spasticity, migraines, hemorrhoids, and more. Within the field of aesthetic medicine, our focus is on treating deep wrinkles and lines, address areas of skin sagging, as well as relaxing hypertrophied muscles, such as the masseter muscle.

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The 5 frown types: Which frowner are you?

For many Botox and neurotox injectors, this part of the face is treated using a uniform approach: Usually 3, 5, or 7 injection points. But did you know that studies have shown a wide variation in the appearance and anatomy of frown lines? These interpersonal differences create the need for a more focused and tailored approach to each individual.

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