All good things in life come with some sacrifice. Want to drink a bottle of champagne? Prepare for a monster headache. Can’t say no to five-inch stilettos? You’ll have to grimace and limp through that last hour. Want Botox? Hope you’re not scared of needles. Some things are worth the downside, but if you could … Read more
That evening, I washed my face with a gentle cleanser and applied the most ceramide-packed moisturizer I own to prevent any further irritation before calling it a night. The following day, I noticed my skin looked a lot smoother, more even-toned, and bouncy than it had the day before. I avoided any actives, such as … Read more
Now that we know to avoid comparisons by price tags and injections at med spas, we can turn to the main distinctions between brands: their formulation, how much each spreads (in other words, how large an area a single injection can cover), how quickly you can expect to see results, and how long each lasts. … Read more
This has made the jawline a uniquely popular area of focus for pre-wedding treatments. “Sometimes it’s submental or neck liposuction, sometimes it’s fillers, or a small chin implant,” she said, estimating that she carves about one jaw per week. ($5,000–$7,500 for liposuction) Catherine Chang, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, specializes in custom … Read more
A few days after my first Botox injections, the neurotoxin calcified, rendering my forehead useless. My emotional inventory was limited to a handful of available expressions: closed-mouth smile, open-mouth smile, enormous cartoon grin. But instead of unbridled happiness and joy bursting forth from my every nose pore, I didn’t feel a thing. I didn’t feel … Read more
But if you expect Botox to stop the aging process, you will be disappointed. Getting Botox in your 20s will not—we repeat, will not—halt aging, says Dr. Hirsch. “When I see someone who’s 23 saying, ‘Oh, I never want to get wrinkles,’ well, I have to be honest, my office doesn’t schedule them, because it’s … Read more
Belotero Revive is also used in Asia where patients tend to favor glassy, dewy effects from injectables, notes Dr. Kim: “There are different ways to get [the look of glass skin]: In Korea, there are over-the-counter ways—a lot of exfoliation, hydrafacials, creams for a slightly better glow—but honestly, the best way is a medical dermatology … Read more
Vampire facials have earned a reputation for producing impressive results. According to Kim Nichols, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of NicholsMD, the best way to achieve optimal results is “a series of at least six PRP injection treatments, spaced about four weeks apart.” However, patients can still expect to see improvements after just one session, … Read more
While that may prove useful for some, others are a bit skeptical of using a delayed payment option. “I think it can turn dicey very quickly,” says Natalie, who asked that we identify her by her first name only. “It’s very two-fold because it gives everyone the option to ‘afford’ it, but will it encourage … Read more
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Dr. Castilla reiterates that anyone who wants to target volume loss might not be satisfied with the results they might get from Skinvive. “However, volume loss and changes in skin quality are both signs of aging and often go hand-in-hand,” she says. “These patients would likely achieve better final results from combining a filler to target … Read more
