While people who want to reduce the signs of aging often focus on improving the face and neck, there’s another part of you that people see all the time — your hands. Hands can show age just as clearly as the face does. Individuals can develop age spots and wrinkles, especially if regularly exposed to …
How To Get Rid of Enlarged Pores and Blackheads
Blackheads and enlarged pores are problematic for many individuals and patients seen at OC Skin Institute. These skin conditions can often be removed with certain cosmetic treatments, but knowing what causes them in the first place can make it easier to prevent them from occurring. Causes of Blackheads and Enlarged Pores When oil glands produce …
Double Chin Treatment With Kybella
Kybella, or keoxycholic acid, is a naturally based substance. It is the direct equivalent to a chemical produced by your body, which helps to absorb and process fatty tissue. Rather than simply shrinking or reducing the appearance of fat cells, Kybella eliminates existing fat cells, while otherwise inhibiting the growth of new fatty tissue. At …
The Benefits of Botox at Any Age
Botox is the most popular choice for surgery-free wrinkle reduction and the most commonly performed cosmetic non-surgical procedure in the United States. Since it was approved by the FDA in 2002, millions of patients have benefited from these easy, non-invasive treatments. It may seem that it is only for older people who have already developed …
The Many Uses of Botox
Botulinum toxin, also known as Botox, has been available as a cosmetic treatment for approximately 15 years. Initially, it was primarily used by middle-aged women to treat wrinkles. Once the public became comfortable with its safety and effectiveness, Botox quickly became one of the most frequently requested cosmetic non-surgical procedures in the United States. Its …
Intense Pulsed Light Photorejuvenation for Skin Ailments
Maintaining worry-free skin isn’t always a simple matter. Dermal abnormalities or unwanted hair can frustrate some people to the point of debilitating stress. Add in the natural aging factor and the challenge becomes greater. Advertised products abound for every possible condition from acne to zits. They promise miraculous results. Most can deliver only temporary cosmetic …
Botox Considerations
Botox has emerged as a globally popular beauty treatment that has given millions of individuals positive results through the years. Botox is essentially a cosmetic procedure that involves an injection of the toxin into the skin. It works to block certain nerve signals that typically result in the contraction of muscles. Most people opt to …
Opt for Kybella Over Chin Liposuction
Kybella is the preferred procedure for reducing a double chin. Those seeking a non-invasive treatment to improve jawline contour should consider Kybella for effective results. Understanding the key differences between the procedures will help patients to determine which is most appropriate for their needs. What Kybella Offers Kybella is one of the newest treatment options for …
Non-surgical Facial Rejuvenation
The number of non-surgical facial rejuvenation procedures performed in the United States each year is exploding, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons These procedures can smooth wrinkles, fill scars and minimize other skin characteristics and flaws. Botox and Dermal Fillers Cosmetic treatments using Botox injections are one option in facial rejuvenation. Botox relaxes …
The Benefits of Botox Injections as an Alternative to Eye Surgery
Botox is becoming a widely-used substitute for eyelid surgery. Botox gives patients a rejuvenated look without the need for more invasive surgery and the accompanying downtime. Botox around the eyes needs to be repeated every four to six months for optimal effectiveness. How it Works Botox actually blocks the nerve impulses which cause muscle contraction. …