25

Oct

Chemical Peels for Acne Scars: How It Works

Acne scars are one of the most common skin issues both men and women inevitably deal with at some point in their lives. For some, the scars are light enough not to be visible, but others may need cosmetic interventions like chemical peels for acne scars to lighten them thus makin...

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25

Oct

Chicago Botox: 4 Times You Shouldn’t Get Botox

The Chicago Botox treatment continues to prove extremely popular among people seeking to combat the signs of aging. The FDA-approved Botox Cosmetic procedure temporarily paralyzes muscles beneath facial skin to reduce or eliminate chin dimples, smile lines, bunny lines, crow&rsqu...

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25

Oct

Fighting Wrinkles with Cosmetic Products and Botox in Chicago

Thanks to its effectiveness, convenience, and affordability, one of the most requested treatments for aging facial skin is Botox. Chicago plastic surgeon Dr. George Moynihan receives countless patients seeking Botox injections every year, and it's the same for other doctors...

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25

Oct

From Bad Sausages to Modern-Day Chicago Botox Treatments: The Surprising History of Botox

For the plastic surgeons of Chicago, Botox treatments are an expertise born of years of study and practice. But it was Vancouver doctors Jean and Alastair Carruthers, whose serendipitous discovery in 1987 of botulinum toxin's cosmetic properties, who made what is now a bill...

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25

Oct

10 Tips to Prepare You for Your First Botox

In cities like Chicago, Botox remains a popular cosmetic procedure for the temporary reduction or eradication of facial wrinkles. If you're thinking of getting one, however, we suggest you take time to prepare; that way, you can ensure a satisfying Botox experience. Here ar...

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25

Oct

Botox® and Fillers Offer More Benefits Than You May Think

When you think about Botox ®, your mind may immediately go to the popular procedure that has been used for years to eliminate wrinkles. Botox ® certainly can help to reduce and eliminate annoying wrinkles as you age — in fact, the top cosmetic procedure performed is...

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25

Oct

Your Latisse Questions Answered

Did you know that longer lashes can actually make the lines and wrinkles around the eyes appear less visible? That means that longer lashes can actually detract from the signs of aging and make the skin appear more youthful! Talk about the power of the lash! ! !! Latisse is a produ...

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25

Oct

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Your Laser Questions Answered!

Many of the most beautiful faces of the red carpet attribute their radiant skin to regular skin laser treatments. Laser and light procedures have become a popular and proven way to help reduce wrinkles, age spots, acne scars and other blemishes, as well as tighten the skin and ba...

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25

Oct

ResurFX for Skin Resurfacing

With summer months behind us, it's time to switch to our winter skin routine and add a few new players! The Lumenis ResurFX is a non-ablative laser that works to improve fine lines, wrinkles, and skin texture with minimal downtime. This groundbreaking technology can penetra...

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25

Oct

Melasma before & after comparison

How to treat Melasma

I'll skip the lecture on unprotected sun exposure…. but seriously what were you thinking? As the summer comes to an end and you stare at your brown-spotted skin in the bathroom mirror, you realize that unfortunately the memories of your fun days in the sun are vividly...

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25

Oct

The 10 Most Common Myths Regarding Chemical Peels

For many clients, the word “chemical peel” inevitably evokes the terrifying image of Samantha from “Sex and the City” with a red, raw, blistered face after her plastic surgeon suggests a peel to improve her skin- right before a big event! It is images like...

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25

Oct

What Is Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty?

Rhinoplasty is often described as the most difficult plastic surgery to perform. If you are seeking a nose-reshaping procedure, you want to trust your nose to a surgeon who has both ample training and experience, as well as board certification. But, surgery isn't the only o...

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