As most people know, Botox® Cosmetic and Dysport® are highly effective for smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines. Especially in several “classic” parts of the face – the forehead, the glabellar lines between the eyebrows, and the crow’s feet around the eyes. But are there other parts of the face that can benefit from Botox® Cosmetic injections? As a matter of fact, there are several. We call these “off-label” or “boutique” areas of the face. They are… Under The Eyes Dysport and Botox® injections can be very effective for fine lines and wrinkles directly underneath the eyes. Masseter Inject ..read more

We get this question all the time. Regrettably, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. While you must be at least 18-years-old to get Botox injections, the decision as to when to begin is really all yours. Women generally start Botox between the ages of 30 and 40. Men generally get Botox for the first time between the ages of 40 and 45. If you’re trying to decide whether or not this is the right time to get Botox, here are a few things to consider. Preventative Botox Botox is its most effective as a preventative measure. Its best use is to prevent fine lines and wrinkles from developing as w ..read more

According to data compiled by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there were 7.23 million BOTOX® Cosmetic injections performed in 2017. This made BOTOX® the #1 minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that year. This doesn’t surprise Pittsburgh cosmetic surgeon Dr. Paul Leong. “After 17 years, people are beginning to realize how time-tested, safe, and effective BOTOX® is,” he says, “Most people know someone who has gotten it. If they like what they see, they become more open to the idea of getting treatments themselves.” Dr. Leong feels 2018 data will reveal a continued rise in BOTO ..read more

BOTOX® Cosmetic for Masseter Muscle Enables Jawline Slimming Without Surgery Most people don’t associate their jawline with aging or any sort of cosmetic concern. When they think of an aged-face, they think wrinkles. They think fine lines. Particularly the frown lines in the middle of the forehead – right above the nose- or the crow’s feet around the eyes. But a younger face tends to be the widest around the eyes and the narrowest near the jaw and chin. As we get older, our faces square off or become wider at the jawline. This can first be observed between the ages of 20-and-40-years-old. Not ..read more

According to data compiled by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there were 7.23 million BOTOX® Cosmetic injections performed in 2017. This made BOTOX® the #1 minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that year. This doesn’t surprise Pittsburgh cosmetic surgeon Dr. Paul Leong. “After 17 years, people are beginning to realize how time-tested, safe, and effective BOTOX® is,” he says, “Most people know someone who has gotten it. If they like what they see, they become more open to the idea of getting treatments themselves.” Dr. Leong feels 2018 data will reveal a continued rise in BOTO ..read more

Do you feel like you are constantly frowning without even trying to? As we age, our wrinkles which used to only be present while making expressions, start to set in and “stick around.” Smoking, sun exposure, and age are the three leading causes of wrinkles. For people that don’t take preventative measures early in life such as wearing sunscreen, having a good skin care regimen, or routinely getting Botox, some of their wrinkles can become fairly deep. In Pittsburgh, it is pretty common that our skin lacks hydration during the colder months which can also contributes to wrinkle creation if you ..read more

It seems as though men are finally catching on to the latest beauty trends that women have been doing for decades. It took long enough! Even though studies prove that men age slower, have thicker skin, and produce more collagen than women, they finally realize that they are not immune to the aging process. There are many contributing factors to why women age quicker than men. Although the rate of collagen loss is the same for men and women, men start off with 20% thicker skin. On top of that, the ability to grow facial hair has some benefits and allows the skin to age at a slower rate. I am su ..read more

You are probably thinking “what else can Botox be used for?” Botox, a neurotoxic protein, is not only used to help smooth out fine lines and wrinkles, but it can also help with hyperhidrosis, migraines, and TMJ and/or Bruxism. Now you can add pore size reduction and smooth, flawless skin to the list of what this miracle drug can do. Micro-botox, also known as mesobotox or intradermal Botox, is a treatment that works by targeting the erector pili muscle in addition to the oil and sweat glands. The Botox or Dysport is diluted more than “conventional” Botox and is injected superficially to tempor ..read more

Botox Cosmetic and Dysport treatments have been around for decades, but most patients are familiar with its use to relax the muscles of the forehead, glabella, and crow’s feet. What many people don’t know is that injecting a Botox Cosmetic and Dysport into the masseter muscle, which is one of the muscles we chew with, will relax the muscle resulting in a slimmer jawline. This procedure is becoming very popular for individuals with round or square shaped faces to contour the jawline to create a more oval or heart shaped face. This procedure originated in Korea and is now widely used in Japan, C ..read more

Do you sweat profusely? Prescription antiperspirants, creams, and oral medications not working for you? Learn why many people are turning to botulinum toxin injections to help temporarily block the nerves that cause sweating. When people think of Botox or Dysport, they typically think of the cosmetic procedure that people undergo to treat fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Little do most people know that Botox and Dysport can help with hyperhidrosis which is the medical condition for excessive sweating. In 2004, the FDA approved Botox to treat hyperhidrosis. It is a very effective treatment ..read more