Dysport is an injection that helps smooth wrinkles on the face through relaxing certain muscles. It works similarly to that of Botox, Xeomin, and Jeuveau. If you are starting to notice wrinkles at rest on your forehead, between your eyebrows, or at the corners of your eyes, Dysport may be able to help reduce those wrinkles and Continue Reading >>
How “Prejuvenation” Can Prevent Facial Aging
No amount of healthy living, eating, and exercising can stop the inevitable: over time, your face will age. The fact that something’s inevitable doesn’t mean you have to live with it. I opened Carolina Facial Plastics in Charlotte, NC because I love helping women and men push back Father Time with both simple nonsurgical and Continue Reading >>
Optimizing Results of Botox and Dysport for My Patients in Charlotte
Botox and Dysport are powerful and complicated tools for a facial plastic surgeon. As a Charlotte Botox and Dysport expert, (Botox and Dysport are essentially the same product in the context of this article) I use the product in a variety of ways including aesthetic and functional reasons. In this blog, I will focus on Continue Reading >>
Prescription and Homeopathic Medications that May Cause Bleeding or Bruising
During non-surgical and surgical facial rejuvenation in Charlotte, we want to minimize bleeding both during and after the procedure. During a non-surgical procedure like Botox, Dysport, or injectable fillers, (Restylane, Perlane, or Juvéderm) bleeding from the injection may cause a bruise. During surgery, bleeding can make the surgery more difficult and create bruising. At Carolina Continue Reading >>
What is the Difference Between Botox and Dysport?
What are Botox and Dysport? Botox Cosmetic and Dysport are the two most popular injectable forms of Botulinum Toxin Type A. Botulinum Toxin Type A is a naturally occurring toxin produced by a bacteria called Clostridium Botulinum. Botox and Dysport work by temporarily paralyzing the specific muscle injected. In aesthetics they are used for two objectives, which are to Continue Reading >>
Four Main Causes of Wrinkles and Their Treatments
As we age, wrinkles are formed by four different mechanisms: 1) The constant movement of muscles causes creases and wrinkles in the face. The medical term for these creases is dynamic rhytids, and they are commonly found on the forehead, between the eyes (frown lines), and around the eyes (crow’s feet). Treatment: Botox, Continue Reading >>
Why Do People Get Chin Implants/Augmentation and What is the Most Affordable Option?
When I look at a face, I believe one of the best compliments I can offer to describe it is harmonious. There is not a single shape of a nose, eye, or chin that is beautiful, but the combination of all of the facial features together creates beauty. The chin is just one piece of the puzzle. When examining the face, I Continue Reading >>
Options for Non-Surgical Brow Lift
The position of the eyebrow is central in facial expression, and its position is subconciously a strong non-verbal form of communication. A brow located high towards the ear can make one appear surprised and a brow that is low near the nose can make one look angry or tired. The proper position of the brow in Continue Reading >>
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