Archive for April, 2013

FDA Issues Warning About Counterfeit Botox

On Friday, the FDA posted an alert about counterfeit vials of Botox® found in the United States. Such fraudulent drugs have a risk of being unsafe, ineffective, contaminated, improperly stored, and improperly transported. The fake Botox comes in counterfeit packaging, while the vial inside is labeled as a foreign version of the drug. An unlicensed […]

Restylane vs Juvederm: HA Filler Comparison

Comparing Solutions for Smile Lines Both Restylane and Juvederm are safe and effective treatments for facial wrinkles or folds. These are the most popular dermal fillers on the market today. Both are made with hyaluronic acid, a natural component of your skin and connective tissues. Compared to the collagen-based fillers of the past, these products […]

Are Fillers Safe?

New Study Reviews Complications from Injectable Fillers Facial fillers are some of the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatments available. Often combined with Botox, fillers can temporarily reduce the appearance of age-related wrinkles and folds, including nasolabial folds, lip lines, laugh lines, and marionette lines. A recent study in Facial Plastic Surgery, a journal that’s part […]

Choosing The Right Sunscreen May Help Prevent Skin Cancer

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetimes. Yet only 18% wear a daily sunscreen. Many consumers are confused as to which sunscreen is best for them. SPF 15, 20, 30 or 100? UVA, UVB or both? Water resistant or water proof? The choices are endless. […]

Two Ways to Tackle Turkey Neck

How to Treat Fat and Skin Under the Chin Many adults, even young people, are bothered by fat and skin under the chin. Stubborn neck fat can hide the angles of your lower face. If neck issues are making you self-conscious, we have cosmetic treatments you should consider. The causes of neck fat are numerous: […]