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Neurotoxin: A Primer on Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin

Neurotoxin: A Primer on Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin   What is a neurotoxin?    Neurotoxins in the aesthetic world are formulations of botulinum toxin that are typically injected into the facial muscles to relax the muscles and smooth wrinkles. Neurotoxin injection is the most frequently performed cosmetic procedure in the US and offers predictable results …

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Using Semaglutide to Prevent Weight Gain and Bad Habits: Another Success Story

“An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure”   – Benjamin Franklin There has been considerable talk about how effective semaglutide and other GLP-1 receptor agonists (Wegovy, Ozempic, tirzepatide) are at helping patients achieve significant weight loss, but there is a new use on the horizon that will become much more …

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Hypothyroidism: What is it, do I have it, and how is it treated?

What does the thyroid gland do?  The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located at the base of your neck that regulates metabolism or how your body uses energy, which in turn affects breathing, heart rate, body weight, menstrual cycles, body temperature, cholesterol levels, and other functions. This gland uses iodine from the foods we …

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A Primer on Neurotoxins: Using Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin to Reduce or Eliminate Wrinkles

What is a neurotoxin?  Neurotoxins in the aesthetic world are formulations of botulinum toxin that are typically injected into the facial muscles to relax the muscles and smooth or eliminate wrinkles. Neurotoxin injection is the most frequently performed cosmetic procedure in the US and offers predictable results with few side effects and high patient satisfaction. …

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RF Microneedling With Morpheus 8: What Problems Does it Solve?

Radiofrequency (RF) microneedling uses low-frequency electromagnetic waves to generate thermal heating at the tip of tiny needles, which can be inserted at different depths into the epidermis, dermis, and subdermal fat in the hypodermis.  As we age, our skin loses its fresh and smooth appearance because we lose collagen and elastin, develop areas of hyperpigmentation …

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Menopause and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in Women: Is there benefit?

If you’ve gone to your primary care or gynecology doctor and asked about hormone replacement therapy (HRT), this is likely the response you received: “I don’t believe in hormone supplementation for women” “There’s no data to support hormone supplementation in women” “Our organization doesn’t advocate for hormone supplementation in women” If you’ve told your gynecology …

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Why are Medical Grade Products Better than Over the Counter Products?

Are you looking for skincare and a sunscreen system to keep your skin young-looking and protected? Hundreds of over-the-counter products are advertised to protect your skin and be less expensive than medical-grade products. Could you not listen to them? Here are five reasons medical-grade skin care is better than over-the-counter. The first thing you need …

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