Everyone knows Botox. It is one of the most famous brand names in the world, rating right up there with Coca-Cola and Xerox. This neuromodulator is the world’s most popular cosmetic procedure, surgical or non-surgical, every year. But Dr. Lavey also offers Xeomin as an alternative for his patients. Like Botox, Xeomin is made from […]
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I’ll Take Botox for $300, Alex
Botox is one brand name that is a world beater. Everyone knows about Botox. In fact, since the FDA approved it to treat facial wrinkles in 2002, Botox injection sessions have been the most popular cosmetic procedure every year. But there are lots of things you don’t know about this crazy popular neuromodulator. Here are […]
Men Want Botox Too But Have a Different Outcome in Mind than Women
According to a December 2014 New York Post story, an increasing number of women are turning to Botox to get over heartbreaks and failed relationships, termed in the story as Breakup Botox. More recently, ABC News ran a story about a surge in the number of men who are showing more interest in getting Botox. […]
What Really Works Against Forehead Lines
The appearance of unsightly forehead lines is a common issue that men and women want to address. Some people get vertical lines between the brows (also known as the dreaded elevens) while others find themselves stuck with horizontal lines across the forehead. “I’ve tried almost everything to get rid of them but I’m not seeing […]
What You Can Do About Crow’s Feet
The skin in the areas surrounding the eyes is ultra thin. This makes the skin susceptible to the development of crow’s feet, those tiny wrinkles and lines on the outermost corners of the eyes. Fortunately, you can actually reduce or soften their appearance and dramatically smooth out the eye area. Below are three cosmetic options […]
How to Optimize Your Botox Treatments
Botox has been dominating the injectables scene for several years now. According to the latest numbers from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the number of Botox injections performed in 2013 went up by 15.6 percent from 2012. Many first-time visitors here at our practice are surprised to find out that what they think […]
How to Reduce Bruising After Injectable Treatments
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reported that roughly 2.5 billion dollars was spent on injectables alone in 2013. In fact, Botox and hyaluronic acid-based fillers ranked first and second respectively in the top non-surgical cosmetic procedures for the same year. At our Danville cosmetic surgery practice, we have also noticed an increasing number […]
Deciding Between Botox and Dermal Fillers for Facial Rejuvenation
According to the recent report released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Americans spent roughly 2.5 billion dollars in injectables alone. This should not come as a surprise as more people are now aware of how minimally invasive procedures can actually lead to dramatic outcomes. For many patients seeking quick fixes to their […]
What Can Injectables Do For Me?
The term injectables has been used more recently over the years but every so often, we often get questions here at our Bay Area facial rejuvenation practice on whether or not injectables are the ideal solution for their cosmetic concerns. Read on below to learn more about injectables and what it can (and cannot!) do […]