Botox® was the first neuromodulator approved for cosmetic use, and despite brands like Dysport, Jeuveau, and Xeomin that have been introduced over the years, Botox has remained the most popular injectable to smooth expression-based lines and wrinkles. However, since Daxxify™ hit the market in early 2023 with a unique formula and longer-lasting results, many of… Continue Reading »
Blog: Face
Kybella injections and liposuction are two popular cosmetic procedures to address submental fullness (or a “double chin”). But they have important differences, and it’s wise to understand some of them before your consultation. Below, triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Alex Sobel compares Kybella double chin treatment with liposuction, and explores the pros and cons of… Continue Reading »
Video chats have become an integral part of most of our lives, and with the proliferation of TikTok makeup tutorials, many of us have tried some variation of contouring or highlighting makeup techniques to create shadow and light to enhance our features. These phenomena have drawn our attention to the aesthetic importance of a lesser-discussed… Continue Reading »
A cosmetic surgeon explains the nuances of forehead Botox So you want Botox® to treat your forehead lines. You don’t have any other wrinkles, so you’ll just need one area of Botox—the forehead—right? Actually, using Botox in the upper face is not so cut-and-dried: the forehead area should almost always be treated along with the… Continue Reading »
Have you heard of facial fat injections? According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery, this semi-permanent facial filler saw a 16% increase in popularity from 2017 to 2018—and the option continues to gain traction as more patients learn they can achieve lasting improvement with the procedure. As the name implies, facial fat injections use… Continue Reading »