Botox for the Gummy Smile
Is there anything Botox or Xeomin can’t do?! Aside from treating the jawline, Botox can also treat a gummy smile. That’s right! If you show more of your gums than you’d like when you smile, Botox and its equally effective competitor Xeomin can help. But there’s a few things to keep in mind when using […]
Grumpy Cat has Bitchy Resting Face!
Do you know this guy?! This is Tartar Sauce aka Grumpy Cat…an internet sensation since 2012. Amazing what goes viral on social media these days but say what you want, Grumpy Cat has a following. And it’s all because he/she has bitchy resting face! Grumpy Cat, what’s bitchy resting […]
Bruising after Botox
Based on reviews or talking to patients, there is a focus on whether a doctor is “good” if the patient doesn’t bruise after receiving Botox. I agree that, as a plastic surgeon, I’d prefer if a patient doesn’t bruise after Botox or other injectibles like Juvederm, but that’s not always possible. And it doesn’t mean […]
Botox to the Jaw Line
When Botox was originally made available to treat wrinkles caused by overactive lines, the focus was on the forehead, the “11’s” between the eyebrows and the crow’s feet around the eyes. With time and, quite frankly, trial and error, more areas are being treated. For example, the upper lip can be treated for fine wrinkles […]
Botox vs Xeomin: Over a year of comparison
It’s been almost two years since Merz released their Botox competitor, Xeomin in the US. I’ve been using both products (Botox for years and Xeomin since it was released) and I can honestly give my opinion on which I prefer….both of them! Between the ease of use, patient satisfaction, time of onset and length […]
Neck Rejuvenation with Botox
When it comes to cosmetic surgery, not everyone needs surgery. Take neck rejuvenation for example. Depending on the issues you’re having with your neck, a simple injection may be all you need. Enter Meredith Vieira. Now, she’s a very attractive woman and doesn’t “need” anything but after seeing her fill in for Bob […]
Permanently Remove the Wrinkles In Between Your Eyebrows!
By now most everyone is familiar with BOTOX/Xeomin and how those injections can remove the wrinkles in between the eyebrows often referred to as the “11’s.” Those are the two stubborn vertical lines (thus the name the “11’s”) that can make a person look angry even if they’re not. The muscles under the skin that […]
Online Booking and Gilt City are a Perfect Marriage!
Since I’m relatively new in San Francisco (only 4 months!) and taking over Pacific Heights Plastic Surgery now that the previous helmsman, Dr. Donald Brown, is sailing off on a medical mission trip, I want to be sure and keep the practice thriving. Luckily Dr. Brown has many loyal patients that trust his judgement in […]
I’ll Have My Botox Shaken, Not Stirred!
While it may not be clear from the title, everyone has their preference of how they like their favorite things. James Bond likes his martini’s shaken, not stirred. And similarly, or not so similarly, plastic surgeons administer botulinum toxin (BOTOX®, Xeomin® or Dysport®) based on their preference – area vs volume. Since botulinum […]
Botox vs Fillers – Which is right for you?
When it comes to facial wrinkles, it can be confusing trying to understand which is the best non-surgical treatment – Botox or fillers. Well, the answer is both! First, it’s important to understand the causes of facial wrinkles. There are two: wrinkles due to overactive muscles and wrinkles due to loss of collagen. Wrinkles […]