How hard is recovery after eye lift surgery?
Blepharoplasty, or eye lift surgery, is an amazing procedure to make your eyes look younger and more awake. But many people worry about the recovery after eye lift surgery. What does eye lift surgery do? Eye lift surgery can be done on either the upper or lower...
Botox Gone Wrong – Why Does Bad Botox Happen?
When I see new patients who want Botox for the first time, they often bring up examples of Botox gone wrong. So what exactly is Botox gone wrong? And why does bad Botox happen? FYI, I use two types of neurotoxin in my practice - Botox and Xeomin. But for the sake of...
Heavy eyebrows after Botox?
Heavy eyebrows after Botox are one reason people avoid getting Botox injections. Injecting neurotoxins such as Botox and Xeomin only takes a couple of minutes, and it seems pretty straightforward. But giving patients the best result possible means tailoring results to...
What is the recovery like after face and neck lift?
Patients are continually moving toward non-invasive procedures with little to no downtime. But while Botox, filler, and laser treatments are great options, they are not a replacement for a face and neck lift. I think that many people overestimate the recovery time and...
What is the difference between an IPL treatment and a photo facial?
IPL, BBL and fotofacial (or photo facial) are terms that you might hear without really understanding what they are. Today's post will clarify some of that confusion. Let's start by explaining the difference between laser treatment and IPL. They are often confused for...
Can I use my HSA for Botox?
Flex spending accounts (FSAs) and Healthcare spending accounts (HSAs) are great ways to save additional money for healthcare while saving on taxes. Patients often ask us if they can spend money in a Flex spending account or HSA for Botox, hair removal, or skin care...