The Difference Between Botox and Fillers

Written by Oscar Hevia, M.D., cosmetic dermatologist and founder of The Hevia Center for Research
Many patients have asked about the difference between Botox® and fillers. With so many resources out there, an in-depth look at the differences must be provided in an effort to educate skin care professionals and provide the best treatment for our clients.
My skin care ritual changes depending on the season or time of the year and whether or not I am traveling. I have never had the same skin care regimen for a very long time since our skin, like our body, gets immune to the products we use; therefore, I use different products at the different times of the year.
Fact: Squeaky clean skin is generally the outcome of using a cleanser that is highly alkaline or formulated with harsh or abrasive cleansing ingredients. The skin is acidic by nature, sitting between 4.5 and 6.0 on the pH scale; therefore, the pH of a cleanser should also be slightly acidic. When a cleanser is too alkaline, or above 7.0 on the pH scale, the natural…
Snack Foods that Wreak Havoc on Your Skin infographic provided by Killer Infographics

The New Face of Anti-Aging Treatments

Written by Louis Silberman, president of National Laser Institute
While no one has been able to find the ambiguous fountain of youth, cutting-edge technology is giving us the chance to slow down, and even reverse, the aging process. Sure, the techniques may not be as simple as taking a sip of some magic water, but these new options give youth-seekers a chance to get visible results without invasive surgery or a complicated regimen of…

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