The most popular cosmetic procedure in the world is wrinkle reducing injections with neurotoxins or the friendlier term, neuromodulators. The injections work by reducing the activity of the muscles they are injected to, there by resulting in less movement and less dynamic wrinkles. Static wrinkles, ones that appear at rest, are less affected by these […]
Revance (RVNC) RT001 is Going to Improve Crows Feet and Sweating WITHOUT Needles
Revance RT001 is a topical treatment that is a neurotoxin or “neuromodulator”. This means that it decreases the muscle activity, similar to Botox Cosmetic, Dysport, and Xeomin. However, unlike the current FDA neuromodulators, Revance RT001 can penetrate through intact skin, whereas all the others require needle injections. Although the Botox injections are fairly quick and cause […]
Rejuvenation of the Eyes – Completely Nonsurgically. Details the Factors Affecting the Aging of The Eyes.
[youtube=http://youtu.be/a5kCWAz7RD4] Studies have shown that the eyes are the most important area of the face for gauging attractiveness. Unfortunately, the eyes are one of the first areas to show aging. Several aspects of aging affecting the eyes are: Dropping of the eyebrows Tear trough formation Eyelashes that are shorter, fewer, and less pigmented Thinning of […]
Dr. Steven F. Weiner answers questions about Botox
Q: Shouldn’t 30 units of botox be sufficient for glabellar 11’s? (Photo) A: Movement persists after 30u of Botox – several reasons Someone with a very strong glabella can’t expect to have complete movement cessation with Botox. There is a scale 0-4 and you can expect 1-2 drops in the scale with proper placement and […]
What’s new in Botox Treatments, MicroBotox, and the Upcoming “Botox Cream” by Revance Theraputics
Dr. Weiner answers questions about Botox Botox was originally FDA approved for treating stabismus (lazy eye) and blepharospasm (spasms of the eyelids) in 1989. When treating around the eye, patients and doctors were noting the wrinkles around the eyes were improving and brows were elevating. Studies were then initiated by Drs. Jean and Alastair Carruthers […]
Blunt Tipped Micro Cannulas are “the bomb” for dermal fillers – Dr. Steve Weiner
[youtube=http://youtu.be/a5kCWAz7RD4] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN82DzW0COw] About 2 years ago, I had one of those “AHA” moments when I saw a physician from France demonstrate the use of blunt cannulas for injecting dermal fillers. Since then, I have hardly used the traditional needle method for fillers and my patients love it. I have become one of the strongest advocates […]