07
Jun
How Many Units of Botox Is Right For You?
Key Takeaways: Botox dosage varies significantly based on age, facial area, and desired outcomes. Accurate Botox dosing enhances results and prevents common treatment pitfalls. Personalized consultations with an experienced plastic surgeon ensure safe, effective, and natural-lo...
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Jun
Is There Such a Thing as Too Much Botox?
Key Takeaways: Excessive use of Botox can cause muscle atrophy in the forehead, leading to eyebrow drooping over time. Ultra-targeted, balanced injections can prevent the adverse effects of Botox. Alternatives to Botox include retinols, antioxidants, and sunscreen; surgical option...
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Jun
Olive Oil vs Botox: Demystifying J.Lo’s Beauty Secrets with a Plastic Surgeon in Tampa, FL
Key Takeaways:While olive oil has beneficial properties for diet and health, applying it directly on the skin can cause irritation, acne, and even exacerbate sun damage. Achieving radiant skin requires more than just home remedies. It’s important to consult with a physician and u...
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Jun
Dr. Effie Reacts to Chicago-Based Influencer’s Botched Botox
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Last April, Chicago-based influencer and blogger, Whitney Buha, shared about an unfortunate experience with a cosmetic procedure gone wrong. What exactly happened and what can be done about...
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Jun
How Many Units of Botox Do I Need?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Areas where toxins/neuromodulators can be injected and corresponding units that you need per area. Individual facial muscle requires different amounts of toxin in order to fully relax & ...
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Jun
Panfacial Optimization Using Botox
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) This patient was looking for panfacial optimization and a more refreshed look! This can be accomplished with sprinkling botox to her forehead, glabella (frown lines), crow’s feet, bunn...
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Jun
How Much Botox Do I Need?
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis)A common question asked by most Botox patients: “𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘉𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘹 𝘥𝘰 𝘐 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥? ” Understandably so, since this is an important consideration before going through the treatment, a...
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Jun
Facial Rejuvenation
Bothered by creases between your eyes? Or by the “angry” look your face has turned into? You can smooth out the troublesome area between your eyes and eliminate wrinkles on your forehead and around your eyes through facial rejuvenation using the neurotoxin called Botox. The use ...
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