Category: BOTOX
Why Does BOTOX® Treat Only Certain Types of Wrinkles?
One of the most popular treatments available at Pierre Skin Care Institute is BOTOX®. Injections at our Westlake Village-based practice are used to smooth facial lines to give patients a refreshed and more relaxed look that lasts for months, making it a commonly requested option. While the wrinkle-relaxer is highly effective at targeting specific lines—such as …
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The BOTOX® Buzz: 7 Myths You Need to Stop Believing Right Now
In the serene, upscale neighborhoods of Westlake Village, the quest for youthful radiance and graceful aging is a priority for many. Amid this backdrop, one name frequently surfaces in conversations about aesthetics and wellness: BOTOX®. Westlake Village‘s Pierre Skin Care Institute knows that whenever anyone talks about this treatment, however, misconceptions have the opportunity to abound. …
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How Do You Prepare for a BOTOX® Session to Treat Excessive Sweating?
If you’re considering BOTOX® for hyperhidrosis, our Westlake Village-based Pierre Skin Care Institute team can give you some tips to get the best results possible from these treatments. BOTOX®, which is a purified form of botulinum toxin, has traditionally been used to reduce facial wrinkles, however it can also be helpful for treating hyperhidrosis—a condition associated with …
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Which Types of Wrinkles Does BOTOX® Address?
Wrinkles are skin changes we can’t completely avoid as we age, because the chemical processes in our skin naturally slow over time. For example, skin starts to produce fewer of its building blocks—like collagen and elastin—with each passing decade. Additionally, fat, muscle, and bone in the face all begin to lose density as time goes …
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3 Surprising Facts About BOTOX®
Most of us are on a lifelong quest for our skin and hair to look as youthful as possible. Even if you accept aging or don’t mind looking the age you are, it’s only natural to want your appearance to reflect how you feel on the inside. With this in mind, it can sometimes be …
Are There Any Skincare Products that Imitate the Effects of BOTOX®?
Wouldn’t it be great to get rid of pesky lines around the eyes and forehead—such as crow’s feet, frown lines, and worry lines—for good? Some people love the smoother, more youthful complexion they get shortly after a BOTOX® session, but groan at the thought of coming back for more injections after the medication has been metabolized …
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How Do You Stop Bruising After Fillers or BOTOX®?
Wrinkles are an inevitability at some point in everyone’s lifetime, because skin goes through major changes over time. There are some simple cosmetic treatments—including muscle-relaxing and volume-adding injectables—that will temporarily address wrinkles if you’re bothered by their appearance and want to look younger. One of the most frequent questions we receive from patients in relation …
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What Are the Best Ways to Reduce Crow’s Feet?
The skin around the eyes is a primary facial feature that reveals your age and lifestyle habits, as it is often one of the first areas to show signs of weakening, damaged, or thinning skin. Just like how sleep deprivation or dehydration can leave you with dark circles around your eyes, if you smile and …
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3 Tips for Getting Hydrated, Dewy Skin Without Makeup
When it comes to temporarily addressing wrinkles—like tiny lines around the eyes or horizontal creases on the forehead—neuromodulators at Westlake Village’s Pierre Skin Care Institute are a go-to option for many patients. Dr. Peterson Pierre is always happy to explain the rejuvenating powers of BOTOX®, but he also recommends keeping your skin moisturized to soften …
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The Dos and Don’ts of BOTOX® Aftercare
When you first notice some faint lines appearing when you raise your eyebrows or furrow your brows in thought, your initial reaction might be to panic. Don’t! Wrinkles are something most of us have to deal with at one time or another, whether due to chronological aging, genetics, sun damage, or other causes. The good …
