Even though many people believe cosmetic injectables such as BOTOX and dermal fillers can be used interchangeably, they actually address different aesthetic concerns. For example, we use BOTOX at our Westchester County plastic surgery practice to relax targeted muscles, minimizing wrinkles caused by years of changing expressions. Dermal fillers such as JUVÉDERM® products, on the other hand, are smooth gels … Read more
Due to BOTOX®’s popularity, many treatments claim to produce similar results for a lower price. Alternatives such as topical creams and specialized therapies all promise to fade wrinkles at half the cost. But though these procedures may treat some signs of aging, none of them offer the same benefits as BOTOX (or similar products such as Jeuveau™ and Dysport®). This … Read more
Most people are familiar with BOTOX®, as it is the most popular aesthetic treatment in America. But some of my Westchester, NY patients may not know how versatile BOTOX truly is. First, for a bit of backstory: BOTOX was originally designed for treating eyelid spasms. Because of its active ingredient–botulinum toxin type A–BOTOX is able to treat eyelid spasm disorders … Read more
There’s no denying the popularity of BOTOX® Cosmetic at our Westchester County, NY, office and across the country. The injectable treatment has become the most popular cosmetic procedure in the world for its ability to help patients put their best faces forward—without the need for surgery. However, some prospective patients aren’t sure how to begin integrating this treatment into their skin maintenance … Read more