Preventive Botox: When to Start and What to Actually Expect

Preventive Botox

We see patients from all ages and walks of life at the medspa. Yes, there’s the stereotypical “medspa” customer, but the range of patients we take care of are much more diverse. I take it as a sign that aesthetic medicine is gaining wider acceptance, and that’s an encouraging trend. Among our patients are many…

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Is Botox a Neurotoxin? Yes — and Here’s Why That’s Fine

Is botox a neurotoxin

A friend confides in me after learning that we have a medspa, “I want to try Botox, but I’m just so scared!” A little probing reveals that she’s horrified by the “toxin” in the name of the products we inject into multiple patients everyday. “It’s literally a neurotoxin. Shouldn’t I be worried?” Yes, botulinum toxin…

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Lip Filler in 2026: Why Less Is the New More

lip filler in 2026

The overfilled lip had its moment. You have probably scrolled past enough frozen pouts and fleshy results to know that era is closing. In 2026, the conversation in our consultation room has shifted completely: patients are not asking for bigger lips. They are asking for better lips — more defined, more hydrated, more balanced with the rest…

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Starting in Your 20s: Preventive Aesthetic Medicine 

Preventive Aesthetic Medicine

Last week, I had a client coming in for laser hair reduction. A young woman in her mid 20s, and laser hair reduction is undoubtedly the most popular procedure for clients her age – getting tired of shaving, ingrown hairs and razor burns, the pain of waxing, they seek a more permanent solution. We at…

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Botox, Dysport, Xeromin, Daxxify, Jeuveau, and now Letybo – The increasingly diverse landscape of cosmetic neurotoxins

Botox, Dysport, Xeromin, Daxxify, Jeuveau, and now Letybo – The increasingly diverse landscape of cosmetic neurotoxins

The world of aesthetic medicine is constantly evolving, particularly when it comes to neurotoxins, the popular injectable treatments used to temporarily smooth wrinkles and fine lines. While Botox remains the household name, the growing lineup offers patients and providers a variety of options. In this post, we’ll go over the key similarities and differences between…

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