What Is Radiesse? Radiesse (formerly called Radiance and manufactured by Merz Aesthetics) is an injectable wrinkle treatment designed to fill in lines, wrinkles, and facial creases and stimulate natural collagen production to increase skin firmness and elasticity. Radiesse consists of a gel matrix in which fine calcium microspheres are suspended. The gel matrix allows quick delivery of the treatment’s active ingredient, bringing almost immediate results and restoring a more youthful appearance to your skin. … [Read more...]

Dysport is an injection that is used to improve the appearance of wrinkles between the eyebrows, also called "frown lines" or "glabellar lines." Dysport, created and distributed by Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation, is available by prescription only and is injected by a doctor who is specially trained in the Dysport treatment process. Dysport is approved by the FDA for treatment of frown lines in people younger than 65. Dysport is not for use in children. Dysport is not used for treating wrinkles around the mouth or other parts of the face. The results of Dysport treatment are temporary, but they last for at least three months and it … [Read more...]

What Is Restylane? Restylane is the trademarked name of hyaluronic acid produced by Q-Med, a company that develops, manufactures and markets products that improve the appearance. It is an FDA-approved dermal filler that has been used safely in the United States since 2003 and in Europe since 1996. More than 11 million procedures have been performed, and Restylane is one of the most widely documented hyaluronic acid products approved for aesthetic use. … [Read more...]

Toss that bottle of aspirin in the trash can. Flip the lights back on. Migraine relief is no longer limited to outdated remedies such as isolation in a dark, quiet room or over-the-counter medications. Prescription drugs are also unnecessary. If you are one of the estimated 36 million Americans who suffer from migraines, as reported by the American Migraine Foundation in 2011, you have a new treatment option. Find out why everybody is raving about the effectiveness of Botox® for migraines. … [Read more...]

What Is Botox? Also known as Botulinum Toxin Type A, Botox is produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. In large quantities, this protein is one of the most toxic substances in existence. It can produce botulism, a life-threatening form of food poisoning usually caused by improper handling of meat products. In Botox, the toxin is diluted to an FDA-approved level considered safe for humans. The purified liquid contains just enough toxin to paralyze small muscles but not enough to cause botulism. As with many toxins, minute amounts can be used medicinally. … [Read more...]

Though Botox injections have become a common treatment to combat everything from wrinkles to migraines, there are some inherent risks associated with its use. The following information is designed to assist you in determining whether or not Botox treatments are right for you. … [Read more...]