Botox was first approved as a cosmetic drug in 2002. That feels like a long time ago! At that time, it was not the first cosmetic injectable, nor was it the last. For the past almost-twenty years, though, it has certainly become the most well-known. Since gaining FDA-approval, Botox has helped millions of people manage…
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Botox has a Little Secret
For the past several years, we’ve enjoyed seeing the anti-aging capabilities of Botox Cosmetic. This injectable treatment predates all others and has a special way of smoothing lines and wrinkles. In addition to succeeding at its initial approved use against frown lines, Botox has also become a common treatment for drooping eyebrows, crow’s feet, and…
Fillers or Blepharoplasty: Which is the Best Approach to Aging Eyes?
Many adults feel concerned about the appearance of their eyes and how aging has affected this part of the face. The eyes are one of the pivotal areas that express how we feel. The signs of aging don’t just make the eyes look older, they can create an unfriendly, angry, or sad appearance where it…
Is a Younger-Looking Face What You’re Really After?
When asked why they are seeking facial rejuvenation with injectables or eyelid surgery, the response that many patients give is that they want to look younger. This is the standard answer that most surgeons have come to expect and, really, it doesn’t matter why a patient wants to rejuvenate their face as long as they…
New to Botox? Let Us Fill You In!
Botox has been used so widely for so long that it’s hard to believe that there are still people who are new to this aesthetic treatment. There are a few common reasons why Botox may be unfamiliar to a percentage of the population. If you’re new to this treatment, it could be because you haven’t…
Botox for Younger Eyes, your Ophthalmologist sees Clearly!
You may recognize Botox cosmetic treatment as one of the most common wrinkle reducing procedures and aesthetic medicine. What you may not know about this injectable treatment is that it was originally developed by ophthalmologists. Initially, the purified protein solution that we now know as Botox was used in the treatment of eyelid spasms and…
Who better to make your eyes look better?
You trust your eye doctor to help you make sure you have good vision and healthy eyes. But he can also help you look good, and we’re not just talking colored contacts or stylish eyeglass frames. Botox at the eye doctor Dr. Croley has been using Botox to help smooth his patients’ wrinkles for many…