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Does it matter where I get my botox done?

Yes! Botox 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 read more

Why botox works so well on those ‘Number 11’ Frown Lines

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 read more

Does Botox help prevent more wrinkles from forming as time goes by?

Evidence shows that use of botox 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 read more

What are the potential Medical and Cosmetic Side Effects of Anti-Wrinkle Injections?

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 botox read more

Do botox injections hurt?

Not really. Getting an injection is never pleasant, but most patients tolerate the tiny pinch associated with the fine needle used for botox 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 read more

Can Botox be used on Crow’s Feet?

Yes, and although many doctors have been using it ‘off the books’ for years the FDA approved botox 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 read more

Lip Augmentation and Lip Enhancement

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 read more

Get that summer look with dermal fillers

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 read more

What Can I Do About My Wrinkles?

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 read more

Sparkle this Christmas with Dermapen™ Micro-Needling

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 read more