Injectables
Jeuveau vs. Botox: What’s the Difference?
The injectable neurotoxin Jeuveau™ received FDA clearance on 2/1/2019 joining Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin on the wrinkle-treatment shelves. Its self-ascribed nickname #NEWTOX suggests what Jeuveau has to offer: a new Botox alternative, also made from botulinum toxin type A, that temporarily smoothes frown lines and other wrinkles around the eyes and brow. So here’s the […]
Here’s How Often You Need To Touch-Up Your Non-Surgical Procedures
Non-surgical aesthetic treatments like Botox, dermal fillers, facials, microneedling, and chemical peels provide Hagerstown and Frederick patients with an effective alternative to more invasive facial procedures. These treatments allow patients to “try out” some of the effects of a facelift without the commitment, downtime, or price, or to complement the results of facial surgery. Since […]
Here’s What NOT to Do After Getting Cosmetic Injectables
Cosmetic injections are increasingly in-demand—in fact, a majority of our Hagerstown and Frederick patients use them to refresh their look and give their skin some needed TLC. But, while dermal fillers and Botox can quickly take years off your appearance, there are a few things you’ll want to avoid in the days following your treatment. […]
Kim K Gets Botox in Her Neck – Should You?
The neck is neglected in the average skincare routine, as well as in treatment plans to improve signs of facial aging, despite being a critical focal point that can betray our age. But fear not—Botox can also be used in this area to help you reclaim your youth and confidence. While neurotoxins are best known […]
Which Filler Should I Get Where? Dr. Garazo Explains the Best Fillers for Each Part of the Face
According to the Aesthetic Society’s 2022 report, injectable dermal fillers (like Juvéderm and Restylane) were the second most popular non-surgical procedure that year, with close to 650,000 treatments performed across the nation. You’ve probably heard about the benefits of these wrinkle treatments, like their ability to get smooth, natural-feeling results and improve the structure of […]
Who is qualified to offer injectables? Plus, how to choose a provider for your Botox or filler
It seems like everyone gets BOTOX® these days, doesn’t it? Indeed, more than 4.4 million Americans had the wrinkle-reducing injections performed in 2020 alone. Many of us are getting this quick fix on our lunch break and returning for touch-ups every few months, making it an everyday part of our lives and beauty routine. But […]
Love Your Lips: Our Top Tips for Hydrated Lips
The cold and dry winter air is sneaky, drying out the delicate skin on your lips before you even realize it—and when you’re inside, its effects are compounded by dry indoor heat! You invest time every day into taking care of your skin, but when was the last time you gave those chapped, flaky lips […]
What is Pro-Nox? (And How Will it Make My Next Injectables Treatment Better?)
Love Botox, fillers, and other injectables—but dread coming in for treatment because you really hate needles? We have fantastic news for you: we now offer PRO-NOX™, a safe, convenient option to make every treatment a more relaxing, comfortable, and positive experience. What is PRO-NOX™? PRO-NOX is a self-administered nitrous oxide (laughing gas) system that you […]
5 Questions You Have About Injectables, Answered by a Plastic Surgeon
With nearly 10 million treatments performed in 2017, injectables (i.e., BOTOX and fillers) are by far the most popular cosmetic procedures in the U.S. Even if you haven’t tried them yourself, chances are you know multiple people who have gotten them. If you’ve been hesitant to jump on the bandwagon because you have questions about […]
You’re Invited: Claim Special Savings, Giveaways, & More at Our Fall Open House
Are you ready for the falling leaves, cooler weather, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, and our favorite, our Annual Fall Open House? We’ll be celebrating the last day of summer with giveaways, raffle prizes, free libations from the Gourmet Goat, question & answer sessions with experts in the field, and so much more! Join us Wednesday, September […]