Tag: BOTOX
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 …
How Do You Manage Bruising After Injectables? (Part 2)
It’s normal for a bruise to happen after an injury, such as getting hit by someone during a competitive sports game or bumping into something while walking across a dark room. Bruises also occur after medical or cosmetic injections (minor bruising is a typical side effect after any form of injectable wrinkle reduction, including hyaluronic acid fillers …
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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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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 …
Maintain Glowing Skin with Combination Treatments
Wrinkles and discolorations are typical skin concerns. Dermatologists provide cosmetic procedures that reduce these signs of aging more effectively than topical, over-the-counter skin products. Patients who have acne, skin damage, or need specialized care for a condition that is affecting the appearance of their skin can talk to the Pierre Skin Care Institute about their …
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miraDry® vs. Botox®: Which is Better for Excessive Sweating?
A moderate amount of sweating when you’ve exerted yourself at the gym or are exposed to hot temperatures is completely normal. Constant excessive sweating, however—which is usually linked to a condition called hyperhidrosis—can have a detrimental effect on your overall quality of life. This disorder causes you to sweat heavily for no reason. As a …
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