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What is the most common reason that Botox doesn’t work? Usually, it is because too few units were applied. For many people, a “light” Botox treatment is just not enough to achieve the desired results. The second factor affecting the results of a Botox treatment is the fluctuation, or change of dosage needs that are seen with repeat Botox treatments. This is directly related to the fact that the Botox dosage requirements commonly change over time, requiring higher dosages of Botox to get the same effect. For example, some clients may be satisfied with 10 or 15 units in a particular area during their first few treatments, only to be frustrated that they don’t see the same effects on subsequent treatments with the same dosage. Reasons for this change in required dosage include a natural resistance that the body builds to the Botox ‘proteins’ as well as an enhanced nervous…

Cosmetics companies would like us to believe that the trendy moisturizers with the newest exotic fruits sourced from secret locations, combined with savory seaweeds from ocean floors are the only solution for removing crow’s feet and other facial wrinkles. Can these creams really be the reason your favorite 80’s model still looks fabulous or the 90 year old grandmother on the internet still looks 40? Possibly, but as a physician with more than 15 years of expertise in non-surgical aesthetic medical innovations, I would say probably not. In my expert opinion, the most effective treatment for movement wrinkles (lines that appear with smiling or animation) is Botox® Cosmetic. When Botox entered the marketplace many years ago it was the latest beauty innovation for wrinkle removal that many rushed to try. However, unlike the creams, Botox and Xeomin wrinkle relaxers deliver what they promise– movement wrinkle removal that is efficient and…

Worried about how you are going to hide those ugly wrinkles and achieve a natural look without caking on a fake mask of make-up? The answer is so simple, especially if your morning get-ready regime is already jam packed. The answer is something you have heard about, but maybe misinformed about. The answer is Botox ® Cosmetic and Xeomin. Did you know that Crow’s Feet, the lines on the sides of your eyes, or “11” lines between your eyes, or horizontal lines on your forehead, can start to show as early as our 20s and 30s? If you have these lines, and are using heavy makeup to conceal them, you should learn more about Botox and Xeomin wrinkle relaxers. Many people, including celebrities, avoid these treatments because they mistakenly believe it is not natural and results in a fake or frozen looking face. Botox itself is not the problem. The…

To fully understand treatment with cosmetic fillers, you need to be knowledgeable about more than the fillers themselves; you need to understand how to use them most effectively to treat problem areas. At Verve Medical Cosmetics, we know filler treatments are very valuable and want to ensure we give you the best return on your investment; that means not only dedicating ourselves to providing the highest quality treatment, but also providing you the knowledge. This will allow you to take an active role in your treatment and get the best results possible. In our last blog we began our education on creases and folds by reviewing the cause, the loss of the structural foundation in the areas SURROUNDING the sagging skin. In this new blog entry, we will get down to specifics; discussing the three most common areas of foundation loss our clients benefit from correction. SMILE LINES OR NASOLABIAL…

Many of our clients subscribe to a common misconception; the area where a facial crease or fold appears is the same area where the corresponding loss of support is. In truth, the appearance of these deep wrinkle folds or sagging skin is a result of the areas SURROUNDING these conditions losing volume. The basic concept is that the foundation loss in the MIDDLE and UPPER part to the face leads to skin folds in the LOWER areas of the face. This is a very important fact of nature that everyone concerned about facial aging and wrinkles should know especially if they are considering a cosmetic treatment to repair these conditions.   The majority of our facial architecture is composed of the supportive structures below the skin – fat, muscle and bone. As we age and these supportive structures (the foundation) naturally deplete, our face changes shape. As a result, overtime…

Once again, Fountainof30.com loves Verve Medical Cosmetics and Dr. Stephen Bracci! The editor loved the EyeRise so much, she decided to repair even more lost volume with the full-face BaseLift.   Visit Fountain of 30 to read about Lauren’s experience with BaseLift!