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What Training Goes Into Being a Botox Specialist?

Some people wonder about why they shouldn’t try to save money and inject their own botox.  To give you a better idea of why you are better off in the expert hands of our Tacoma botox clinic, we ask you to consider the training that goes into qualifying to administer botox. Botox is a delicate procedure, involving injecting a potentially dangerous substance into a very fragile part of your body.  A wrong fumble, and you could paralyze the wrong face...

Do Eye Creams Work?

If you ask our Tacoma Botox clinic where the first signs of aging generally appear, we’ll answer that it’s probably going to be the eyes. The skin around your eyes is thinner than that of the rest of your face, and it gets thinner as you age. To combat the wrinkling that appears in this area, many women buy expensive eye creams. But do these creams really turn back the clock? For the most part, an eye cream is just...

Care for your Skin by Caring for your Eyes!

Eye Wrinkles It’s a no-brainer that, in order to maintain healthy and youthful skin, you should be feeding your skin what it needs and guarding it from anything that would damage or age it prematurely. However, you shouldn’t discount the importance of your eyes in keeping the years off of your face. You may be surprised how much a proper maintenance of your eyes can prolong the treatments you receive at our Tacoma Botox clinic. Crow's Feet The name of...

What to Expect

Botox Injection Procedure During your Botox appointment, you can expect a few things to happen. Here is what you can typically expect: Consultation: You will first have a consultation to discuss the treatment, your medical history, and any concerns you may have. They will also examine the areas you want to treat to determine if Botox is the best option for you.Numbing: We may use an anesthetic cream or ice to numb the area before the procedure. This can help...

The Rise of ‘Baby Botox”: And No It’s Not For Babies

Baby Botox Vs Traditional Botox  What is Baby Botox? No, It’s not botox for toddlers, as the term might suggest. It’s different from the usual or traditional botox that is widely popular. Learn more here about this innovative and practical way to use botox.  Baby botox is essentially using lower doses of botox. It’s like a starter dose that could be useful for someone who is not so sure if they want it, or just wants to test the waters,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...