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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...
Commonly referred to as a "non-surgical rhinoplasty" or a "liquid rhinoplasty," hyaluronic acid filler such as Restylane© products are often placed in the nose to achieve an aesthetic goal. However, this procedure is not appropriate for everyone and has specific limitations that people should be aware of. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified...
Patients have increasingly sought treatment of the corner of the jawline with products such as Botox© for cosmetic and functional purposes. The muscles treated are called the masseter muscles. This blog post seeks to clarify what the masseter muscles are, what cosmetic and/or functional concerns they can contribute to, and how treatment with products such as Botox© may benefit these cosmetic...
Filler migration involves the movement of injected filler (e.g., hyaluronic acid filler) away from the location in which it was initially injected. This is a very rare occurrence in skilled, experienced hands. There are various reasons why filler migration may occur. All are based on conjecture. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic...
The following blog post is a quick summary of the few things that are okay and need to be avoided after treatment of the face with Botox©. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon if you have aesthetic concerns about your face and/or neck. Avoid Massaging Your Face and Exercise for a Day It is best to avoid massaging your face...
The differences between hyaluronic acid naturally present in the body, that is applied to the skin in skincare products, and that is injected as filler (e.g., Restylane©) is whether the hyaluronic acid is formulated in the body or the lab and whether the hyaluronic acid is cross-linked or not. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic...
Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers can address specific concerns about flatness or poor volume in your face, including your temples, cheeks, tear troughs, lips, chin, and/or jawline. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon to help determine whether dermal fillers are appropriate for your concerns. Different Hyaluronic Acid Dermal...
Hyaluronic acid filler is commonly placed in the jawline to mask age-related changes to the jawline, including drooping jowls and loosening skin and muscle. However, placing hyaluronic acid filler in this location is not a replacement for a facelift and can sometimes masculinize the face and/or accentuate the appearance of the jowls. It is important to seek not only a fellowship-trained but also...
