Science First Medical Aesthetics

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Here are 4 signs that you may be a good candidate for temple filler.

It is such an underrated treatment and is one of my favorites!
The youthful face is oval or heart shaped ❤️ and does NOT have hollow temples...

Restoring volume in the temples instantly adds youth to your face and even lifts your brow! .

Why does my Botox wear off faster than my friends?

If you feel like your Botox disappears way sooner than your friend’s, you’re not imagining it. There are several reasons this can happen.

💉 *Dose matters.* The amount used and where it’s placed can affect how long your result lasts. ⚠️ However - sometimes your particular muscle cannot take any more Botox without becoming too weak and heavy (for instance forehead muscle) - if that's the case you have no choice but to accept that it won't last as long and you may need to do it more frequently.

💪 *Your muscle strength matters.* Strong, highly active muscles may regain movement sooner. Often this can be compensated for by a higher dose.

🏃‍♀️ *Your lifestyle can play a role.* Exercise, metabolism and other individual factors may influence how quickly your results fade... If you are a gym bunny, regularly use saunas or hot yoga - you Botox won't last as long...
But this is not a reason to stop doing all those great things - they will help you more than Botox :)

🧬 *Your biology matters.* Some people simply metabolize neuromodulators faster than others. 🤷🏽‍♀️ I wish we knew the secret gene that makes some people's Botox last 6 months..

🙂 And sometimes... Botox may not be the right answer and that is why it's not working! Speak to your provider about other treatment options!

Nerding out on dermal filler rheology on this rainy day 🤓.

Did you know that many thoughts and considerations go into choosing the right product for each specific area of your unique individual faces?

How cohesive filler is, is one of many properties of filler that must be taken into account. .

Quick test to see if jawline filler might help rejuvenate your lower face!!
Skin laxity is essential to address prior to considering any filler treatment, otherwise you may end up either with no result or Mr/Mrs Puffyface! .

My long rant about jowls and the ongoing fight against gravity! 💪

🔥 BOTOX QUESTIONS ANSWERED and MYTHS BUSTED!

Skin improvement? ✅
Frozen? ❌
Happier? ✅
Resistant? ❌
Natural-looking? ✅

Hot summer days can lead to tiny bumps and rough texture!

Here are mg two favorite cures:

🧪 **Glycolic Acid**
It exfoliates away dead skin cells that get trapped inside pores, helping smooth texture and reveal brighter skin.

🌿 **2 Azelaic Acid** (especially prescription strength)
It helps clear congested pores while reducing redness, inflammation, and post-acne marks, making it perfect for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

The goal isn't to scrub your skin smoother but it's to **decongest the pores** so your skin can function the way it's supposed to.

✨ Hygiene is equally important. If your sunsceens or makeup are comedogenic it will contribute to congestion and if you pillowcase os dirty it can lead to fungal acne which looks very similar (but is treated differently)

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**Frown lines? Same goal. Very different brows. 👀**

Not all Botox is created equal.

A few millimeters can be the difference between a heavy, tired-looking brow... and a beautifully lifted, refreshed one.

✨ Same treatment area.
✨ Different injection strategy.
✨ Different result.

The goal isn't to freeze your expression but rather to preserve it while creating balance and a subtle lift.

Technique matters. Anatomy matters. Experience matters.

Which brow would you choose? ⬅️ or ➡️ Let me know in the comments.