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Botox© for Underarm Sweating

Botox© for Underarm Sweating

FDA-approved in 2004, Botox© for underarm sweating (hyperhidrosis) can be an effective treatment for those experiencing severe and persistent underarm sweating. Please seek a skilled and experienced injector in Cincinnati to help determine whether this is an appropriate treatment for you. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic...

Can Botox© and Similar Products Improve the Appearance of Scars?

Can Botox© and Similar Products Improve the Appearance of Scars?

The treatment of scars is complex and often requires multiple modalities of treatment, including lasers, chemical peels, topical medications, injected medications, and even surgery. For more information on the treatment of scars, please visit the linked blog post. One proposed treatment for scars is Botox© and similar medications which are also referred to as Botulinum Toxin-A. A recent study...

Guide to Botox©

Guide to Botox©

This blog post is adapted from a presentation we have given for interested groups who wanted more information about the use of Botox© in Cincinnati. We at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery recognize the intelligence and sophistication of our clients. They want to understand the treatments they receive at a deeper level. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double...

How Does a Non-Surgical Brow Lift with Botox© Work?

How Does a Non-Surgical Brow Lift with Botox© Work?

A non-surgical brow lift can be achieved using medications such as Botox©. While not as effective or long-lasting as a surgical brow lift, a non-surgical brow lift can open the eyes up in a beautiful, natural-appearing way. Treatment of the brow with Botox© requires an understanding of the facial muscle anatomy. Moreover, the mechanism of achieving a brow lift non-surgically is commonly...

How I Eliminate or Significantly Reduce Pain When Injecting Dermal Filler

How I Eliminate or Significantly Reduce Pain When Injecting Dermal Filler

One of the most common questions I receive when discussing an individual's desire for hyaluronic acid filler is whether the procedure is painful. That is a very reasonable question. After all, I am using needles and micro-cannulas to place this product in specific areas of the face. These areas can be sensitive. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double...

Is a Non-Surgical Lip Flip Worthwhile?

Is a Non-Surgical Lip Flip Worthwhile?

Botox© and other similar products can be placed in the upper lip to produce the effects of a non-surgical lip lift. The problem with this technique is that the effects tend to be minimal. There are also risks associated with asymmetry and temporary functional problems with the mouth. A surgical lip lift with or without filler (e.g., hyaluronic acid, fat) is usually a superior approach to...

Lower Eyelid Botox© i.e., “Jelly Roll” Botox: Is it Safe and Effective?

Lower Eyelid Botox© i.e., “Jelly Roll” Botox: Is it Safe and Effective?

The treatment of the lower eyelid with Botox© or similar medications has become a trending topic on social media, including Tik Tok. Commonly referred to as "jelly roll" Botox©, this Food and Drug Administration (FDA) off-label treatment has aesthetic goals. But does its apparent increasing popularity mean it is a safe and effective treatment? See a similar discussion on the placement of Botox©...

Now Offering FDA-Approved Juvederm® Skinvive™ Treatment to Smooth and Hydrate Cheek Skin

Now Offering FDA-Approved Juvederm® Skinvive™ Treatment to Smooth and Hydrate Cheek Skin

We at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio are excited to announce that we are now offering Juvederm® Skinvive™, the first FDA-approved treatment for the improvement of skin smoothness and hydration in the cheeks using hyaluronic acid. Long popular worldwide, including Western Europe and Asia, this treatment is likely to become a beautiful complement to many other procedures, both...

Now Offering FDA-Approved Restylane® Eyelight™ Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Undereye Hollows

Now Offering FDA-Approved Restylane® Eyelight™ Hyaluronic Acid Filler for Undereye Hollows

We at Harmon Facial Plastic Surgery are excited to announce that we are now offering Restylane® Eyelight™ hyaluronic acid filler at our practice! This Galderma product is FDA-approved for the tear troughs in patients with deep undereye hollows. Read an earlier blog post, Tear Trough Filler: An Explainer, for more information. Contact our office in Cincinnati, OH and schedule a consultation to...

Trapezius Botox© i.e., “Trap Tox” or “Barbie Tox”: Is it Safe and Effective?

Trapezius Botox© i.e., “Trap Tox” or “Barbie Tox”: Is it Safe and Effective?

The treatment of the trapezius muscle with Botox© or similar medications has become a trending topic on social media, including Tik Tok. Commonly referred to as "Trap Tox" or "Barbie Tox," this FDA off-label treatment has primarily aesthetic goals with reported potential secondary functional benefits. In fact, treatment of the trapezius muscle with Botox® or similar medications has been popular...