Which Skin Type are You?

Did you know that there are five broad categories that your skin can fall into?  Knowing which type of skin you have is a big part of knowing your skin’s needs, and building your skincare regimen appropriately.  Take these tips from our Tacoma botox clinic to help you determine what kind of skin you have. General Skin Types Oily: Oily skin is characteristic of an overproduction of oils in the sebaceous glands.  If you have enlarged pores and a shiny...

Posted on January 12, 2023

Selecting a Sunscreen that will Guard Against Wrinkles

How do you choose the right sunscreen? Unfortunately, the solution no longer lies in a simple SPF number. Though the SPF rating of a sunscreen is a valid measure of how well it will protect you against sunburns, our Tacoma dermal filler center advises that this number has little if anything to do with protecting your skin from wrinkles. The problem here is that the SPF number measures only how much a sunscreen is able to reflect or absorb UVB...

Posted on December 12, 2022

How Does Botox Treatment Work On Facial Lines?

Your Lines And Botox Expectations Due to natural aging and damage caused by sun exposure and other environmental changes, the development and deepening of facial lines become a concern for many. There are several types of worrisome facial lines that can be addressed by treatment, such as Botox. It’s good to know about these issues and how Botox can treat them. There are factors or a combination of factors that cause the appearance and deepening of your facial lines. Collagen,...

Posted on November 7, 2022

Dermal Filler Pre & Post Treatment Instructions

AVOID: Alcohol, caffeine, aspirin, motrin, gingko biloba, garlic, flax oil, cod liver oil, vitamin A, vitamin E, fatty acids,niacin supplements, spicy foods, or cigarettes for at least 3 days to one week before your treatment. This is to reduce the incidence of bruising after these procedures. DO NOT: touch, press rub or manipulate the implanted areas for the rest of the day after treatment. Avoid kissing, puckering and sucking movements for the rest of the day as these motor movements...

Posted on October 18, 2022

How Trustworthy is Botox Treatment?

Important Reminders for a Successful Session In 1989, the first injectable Botox was introduced in the market. In 2002, it was granted FDA approval for cosmetic procedures, primarily as a means of eliminating forehead wrinkles. Since then it proved to be a powerful and versatile treatment for many other health issues. There are many reasons to trust the treatment and with proper precautions observed, it is a very safe option. At the recommended dosage, Botox is used to treat forehead...

Posted on September 5, 2022

Frequently Asked Botox Questions & Answers

“What Are The Side Effects?” Temporary bruising is the most common side effect of BOTOX. Headaches, which resolve in 24-48 hours, can occur, but this is rare. A very, very small percentage of patients may develop eyelid drooping. This usually resolves in a few weeks. “How Long Does It Take BOTOX to Begin Working?” It takes approximately 4-7 days for the BOTOX medicine to reach full effect, causing your muscles to relax. The creases should then begin to smooth out in 1...

Posted on July 19, 2022

Not Just Against Wrinkles: The Multi-Benefits of Botox

For The Sake of Beauty and Health  Men and women seek Botox treatment for its most popular and sought-after outcome: to reduce or remove facial wrinkles to be able to look younger. This has put Botox as one of the most in-demand treatments in the beauty industry, though many may not know that it can also be used in several health conditions. Let’s find out more about it. Botox involves a non-surgical procedure where small amounts of this are injected...

Posted on May 5, 2022

Living with Teeth Grinding: With the Help of Botox

Both a Pain Reliever and a Cosmetic Treat Teeth clenching or grinding affects most people in a way that hampers oral health and even one’s general well-being. Among its many detrimental effects - aside from neck pain, stiffness, limited opening, among others - is pain at the temporomandibular joint or TMJ. It is that juncture that connects the lower jaw to the upper jaw. Constant teeth grinding creates fatigue and oftentimes pain in the jaw and jaw muscles. The uncontrolled...

Posted on March 8, 2022

Why Men Are Also Loving Botox

The Pros of Botox For Men  It’s not just women, but men feel the pressure to look a certain way, many of them are turning to Botox to enhance their appearance. There are plenty of alternative treatments for men which can restore their youthful looks, yet many look to Botox for its well-known cosmetic benefits. For most men with deep forehead wrinkles and crow’s feet, Botox is the answer.  According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the top...

Posted on February 17, 2022

The Advantages of Botox over Facelifts

Why not a facelift? This is a question asked by many potential customers of our Tacoma Botox clinic. Indeed, if you have the resources necessary to afford the procedure, it may seem desirable to seek a permanent, surgical solution to your facial wrinkles. However, there is certain risk involved with plastic surgery that you simply do not get with Botox. The list of possible side effects from a facelift is long, including scarring, skin or fat necrosis, infection, nerve damage,...

Posted on January 15, 2022