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Yes! Anti-Wrinkle Injections for cosmetic use is a highly purified toxin; and should only be administered by a doctor. Administering the correct dosage for each individual patient is vital, and identifying the individual patient needs and corresponding areas of injection is best left to someone with a deep understanding of the fundamental musculature of the facial nerves and muscles. Anti-Wrinkle Injections ‘parties’, or venues where the toxin is injected by

A wrinkle in the skin is typically formed perpendicular to a contracting muscle located directly beneath it. For example, the muscle in the forehead is a vertical muscle, and when it contracts (such as when you raise your eyebrows), the lines that form (wrinkles) will be horizontal. Likewise, the two muscles that are responsible for the frown lines are positioned slightly horizontally between the eyebrows, so when they contract, the

Evidence shows that use of Anti-Wrinkle Injections to treat dynamic wrinkles can prevent the worsening of those wrinkles over time once treatment is maintained. Most people begin to notice dynamic wrinkles in their late twenties and early thirties; as the repeated contraction of muscles in the face causes a crease to form in the skin overlying that muscle; it depends on the person’s skin type; sun exposure and genetics. Cosmetic

There are risks of potential side effects with any drug, which is one of the reasons it’s so important to have Anti-Wrinkle Injections administered by an experienced doctor. All drug companies have to list all of the known and reported side effects, but the majority of those listed for Anti-Wrinkle Injections are seen when large amounts are injected for medical purposes rather than the small amounts used for cosmetic purposes. The

Not really. Getting an injection is never pleasant, but most patients tolerate the tiny pinch associated with the fine needle used for Anti-Wrinkle Injections very well. Depending on the area of the face and number of injection sites; the treatment is quick and over in a moment. The needle used for these anti-wrinkle injectable treatments is very thin and is not inserted deeply; so most patients report a quick sting

Yes, and although many doctors have been using it ‘off the books’ for years the FDA approved Anti-Wrinkle Injections officially for use on crow’s feet only last September. Crow’s feet are the fine lines that radiate outwards from the corners of the eyes; they’re even more noticeable when you smile and can look very ageing. Unchecked, these lines actually spread and can reach the tops of the cheeks in a

Looking for fuller lips? Do you hanker after fuller lips, but are secretly worried you might look like a platypus? Fear of the infamous ‘trout pout’ that’s been the bane of some celebrities has deterred some people from pursuing the lovely lips they would really like. Don’t let the bad press scare you off. A safe, natural-looking lip augmentation is what Cosmetic Doctor offers, and they use dermal filler sparingly

With summer around the corner – and that means it’s time to put our skin show. This can make many of us feel nervous and anxious, as everyone has problem areas on their skin. However, hiding away should be an option that doesn’t see the light of day – summer is a time to be confident and embrace vitality. But you may be asking ‘what if I suffer from signs of

Life is written on Your Face. Every smile, every frown-the evidence accumulates over time until one day you simply can’t ignore the fact that yes; you do indeed have wrinkles and they make you look so old. It’s unfair, especially as most of us still feel like we’re 20 on the inside. Wrinkles and fine lines are aging, interfere with the application of make-up, and can really affect a person’s

Now is the season to shine and look our best, those Christmas parties and glamorous events make us want to shine from our party dresses to our skin and hair. It can be a cruel irony with the cold weather, lack of sunshine, central heating and other factors which can affect the look of our skin. However, there is a way to combat ageing and skin damage so that we