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Getting Ready For Your First Botox Appointment

Botox increased its popularity during the pandemic. Now that offices and workplaces are re-opening, you may be looking for something to freshen your look before your long-awaited return.

While there is lots of information out there on Botox, we are going to give you the most important information that you need for your first Botox appointment.

What is Botox?

According to BotoxCosmetic.com, Botox works under the surface of your skin to decrease the muscle activity in your face that can cause wrinkles, such as frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet. By relaxing the muscles, it makes your face look visibly smoother.

Botox is different from filler in that it does not plump up areas of your face, but instead it reduces wrinkles and creates a smooth look.

How Much Does Botox Cost?

The cost of Botox depends on how much you receive, where it is being injected, and your provider. A unit of Botox often falls in the range of $12.50 – $15, while it may cost $250+ per area. Dr. Fishman often runs specials where Botox is available at a lowered price. Be on the look out for these specials by signing up for our email list and checking out our Monthly Specials and Wrinkle Away Wednesday pages.

What Should I Do Before and After My Appointment?

There are not too many rules before a Botox appointment, except to come with clean skin and make sure Dr. Fishman or Cindy is aware of any medications you are taking.

After the procedure, you should avoid laying down for a few hours, drinking alcohol, and being directly in the heat for about 24 hours.

Does It Hurt?

Typically, the injection feels like a tiny pinch. Sometimes your provider will use ice to numb the area before it is treated. The treatment is only about 10 minutes long, so the pain is minimal.

How Long Does Botox Last?

Results vary from patient to patient; however, results typically last three to four months.

Can I Undo My Botox?

Once Botox is injected, there is no way to remove it or dissolve it. The only way for Botox to be removed is through the body’s natural process. Because it cannot be removed, it’s important that you and Dr. Fishman or Cindy understand what your goals and expectations are for the procedure.

How Do I Find a Trustworthy Provider?

At our office, Cindy Wagner, RN and Dr. Fishman can provide Botox treatments. Cindy Wagner is a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Medical Esthetician with over 18 years of experience in Facial Cosmetic Procedures, including Botox. If you want to learn more about Cindy’s experience, click here. Dr. Fishman is a Board Certified Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years of experience. Dr. Fishman’s experience and certifications can be viewed here.

If you are interested in scheduling a Botox appointment at Dr. Fishman’s office, please give us a call at 248-643-7374.

Put Your Best Chin Forward With Juvéderm Voluma XC

The Juvéderm Voluma XC that you know and love for volumizing and contouring your cheeks is now FDA approved for augmentation of the chin region!

Juvéderm Voluma XC is one of the many hyaluronic acid-based injectables by Juvéderm. Traditionally, it has been used as a way to plump and shape the cheek area, but with the new approval, the chin area will get some love, too!Juvederm Voluma XC chin filler

Often times, the chin region is overlooked, when really, it largely contributes to facial balance. Juvéderm Voluma XC is perfect to restore the balance due to its distinctive gel properties. The filler serves as a non-surgical, minimally invasive solution to chin implants.

Chin implants require surgery, taking time off of work, weeks to months of swelling, and potential infection. Filler allows the patient to come into the office for an appointment and leave less than an hour later with a new chin. There is less pain, decreased swelling, increased precision, easily covered bruising, and essentially no interruption in your daily life. If you are looking for a big change, a chin implant might be the way to go; however, if you’re looking for a small transformation, look toward Juvéderm Voluma XC.

If you’re interested in using Juvéderm Voluma XC as a chin filler, or even for its original purpose in the cheek area, contact our office and schedule an appointment with Dr. Fishman.

 

Source: https://www.allure.com/story/juvederm-voluma-xc-filler-injectable-fda-approved-chin-augmentation

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The 10 Most Popular Cosmetic Procedures For Men

While women still receive more than 90% of all cosmetic procedures, more than 1.3 million procedures were performed on men in 2016, an increase of almost 100,000 compared to 2015.

As service offerings continue to expand and the stigma over men receiving cosmetic services fades away, more and more men are seeking out aesthetic procedures. To get a better idea of the procedures that are attracting men to cosmetic clinics, we’re breaking down some of the most popular cosmetic procedures for men, both surgical and non-surgical, below.

The Top 5 Surgical Cosmetic Procedures For Men

  1. Liposuctions

Liposuction was the most popular surgical cosmetic procedure for men and women in 2016, and a total of more than 26,000 men received the surgery last year. Over the years, liposuction has consistently been the most popular surgical procedure for men.

When it comes to liposuction, many men are most concerned about the lower abdomen and oblique (love handles) areas. For men, these are typically the last areas that respond to diet or exercise, whereas with women, the thighs are often one of the more problematic areas.

  1. Nose Surgeries 

Nose surgery, also referred to as rhinoplasty, was the second most popular surgical procedure for men in 2016, with over 55,000 men opting for the procedure. While many women receive the procedure as well (nearly 168,000 in 2016), the surgery is the 2nd most common for men and ranks as the 6th most common for women.

Whether men are receiving rhinoplasty to correct a previous nose injury, fix a breathing issue or to improve their facial profile, the surgery has become very popular for men in recent years.

  1. Eyelid Surgeries

Eyelid surgery, also called Blepharoplasty, was the third most common surgery for men last year, with just over 30,000 men receiving the procedure. The procedure helps men reverse the signs of aging near the eyes by removing excess skin and tissue. In some instances, eyelid surgery is conducted to address excess skin that has impaired peripheral vision.

  1. Male Breast Reductions

Unique to males, male breast reduction is conducted to treat Gynecomastia (enlarged breasts in men), and more than 27,000 men received the surgery in 2016. Since 2015, this surgery has risen in popularity, and continues to be one of the fastest-growing cosmetic procedures for men.

  1. Facelifts

The 5th most popular surgical procedure in 2015 was the facelift, and more than 12,000 men received facelifts in the U.S. last year. The procedure reverses signs of aging, especially around the jawline – one of the most predominant features for men.

However, facelifts for men offer different challenges than they do for women, particularly due to facial hair and bigger, more predominant cheekbones, jawlines, necks and veins. 

The Top 5 Non-Surgical Procedures For Men

 

  1. Botulinum Toxin (Botox®)

While Botox® is still overwhelmingly the most popular procedure for women, men have also increasingly accepted Botulinum Toxin with a total of 447,508 men receiving the injectable in 2016.

Frown lines and crow’s feet lines are quite common for aging men, and Botox is a great option for men looking to decrease wrinkles and fine lines. Botox is also approved by the FDA to treat chronic migraine headaches, and some men have opted for the procedure for that reason as well.

  1. Hyaluronic Acid

Along with women, hyaluronic acid treatments (Juvederm®, Voluma®, Restylane® and more) are the second most popular non-surgical procedure for men. More than 58,000 men received a hyaluronic acid treatment in 2016.

The target area for hyaluronic acid procedures varies based on the treatment, though men often opt for the treatment to address issues under the eyes, around the chin area, near the nasolabial fold or around the mouth and cheeks.

  1. Hair Removal

Most adult men understand the complications of unwanted hair. That’s why laser hair removal was the third most popular non-surgical procedure for men in 2016, with more than 194,000 male recipients.

Laser hair removal treatments can be conducted on a variety of different body parts for men, though the most common areas include the chest, back, stomach, shoulders, neck or genital area.

  1. Photo Rejuvenation (IPL) 

IPL Photofacial treatments are used to treat a variety of skin issues, including redness, acne scarring, rosacea, hyper pigmentation and broken capillaries. Because of the treatment’s ability to address a wide range of skin problems, the procedure has become quite popular and nearly 74,000 men received the treatment in 2016.

  1. Nonsurgical Skin Tightening

Nonsurgical skin tightening procedures such as Ultherapy use ultrasound or radiofrequency waves to stimulate collagen production and reduce wrinkles or loose skin. These treatments are a great option for men not ready to undergo facelift surgery, and 73,000 men received non-surgical skin tightening procedures in 2016.

Because men face many of the same cosmetic issues as women and their own unique challenges as well, more and more men are looking to cosmetic procedures to help them feel comfortable in their skin. At Jefrey Fishman, MD, FACS, we recognize the unique issues men face, and have worked with countless male patients to help them achieve their desired look.

To learn more about the procedures listed above or to explore other common cosmetic procedures for men, call us today at 248-643-7374 or schedule a complimentary consultation online.

*Data courtesy of PlasticSurgery.org.