Question: I used to be a smoker and have those little lines above my lips. Can these be improved with some type of injectable? Answer: The short answer is yes. The thin lines in your lips can be treated with injectable fillers. I have found that a combination of injectable fillers, a very small amount… [Read More]
Botox Articles
What should I know about the facility?
Question: I’ve never used Botox before, but I’m thinking about it. A group of friends – we’re all in our 40s and early 50s – want to go to a local medi-spa for a little “girls day out” and I do have some lines that I wouldn’t mind smoothing out. However, I want to make… [Read More]
How would a forehead lift help my severe brow line?
Question: I have always had a severe brow line, and as I’ve gotten older it has only worsened. How would a forehead lift help me? Answer: If you are talking about the horizontal lines that are present in your forehead there are really a few ways to help smooth out these lines. Botox or Dysport… [Read More]
Are there any complications associated with Dysport?
Question: Are there any complications associated with Dysport? Given that it’s so new, is its safety really known? Answer: The complications associated with Dysport injections are exactly the same as those associate with Botox injections. Dypsort has actually been used for over six years in the United States without any unusual or unpredictable complications or… [Read More]
How do I find out if this is the right approach?
Question: Botox seems the way to go for me. I have lots of little wrinkles around my eyes and mouth. How do I find out if this is the right approach? Answer: The best way to find out about whether Botox or Dysport are the right treatments for you is to consult with a medical… [Read More]
I’m a 43-year-old woman interested in facial injections
Question:I’m a 43-year-old woman interested in facial injections to reduce the wrinkling on my face. I’ve been considering either Botox or Dysport. I was leaning toward Dysport, but then I found out that it’s made from cow-derived substances. Unfortunately, I’m lactose intolerant. Will I have a reaction to Dysport because of this? Answer:Your research is… [Read More]
I am frequently asked questions regarding the potential
Question: I am frequently asked questions regarding the potential efficacy for improvement of facial wrinkles with the use of Botox, Dysport versus the need for dermal fillers such as, Juvederm, Restylane, or autologous fat injections. In order to answer your questions properly, a consult would be in order. However, in the proverbial “nut shell” if… [Read More]
I am terrified of needles, especially the really long
Question:I am terrified of needles, especially the really long and thick ones. So that I can mentally prepare, when I have my Dysport injections how long and what gauge are the needles? Answer:You are certainly not the only one who has presented to my practice with a fear of needles. The good news is that… [Read More]