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January 02.2009
PART 2: Consumer Education Regarding Botox: An FDA Review Update
Referring to Part One (See December 31st blog entry)…
The FDA has been reviewing potential safety issues surrounding Botox, Botox Cosmetic and Myobloc. Here is an updated fact-sheet for anyone who has recently undergone, or who is considering one of these treatments.
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Most things that impact the skin such as a trauma or injury will create a wound. Healing for a wound is a delicate process and many things can affect how the area will look afterwards. Good genes and your surgeon’s technique will minimize a wound, but these aren’t the only factors involved.
There are three phases [...]
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November 13.2008
Part NINE: Skin Secrets and Anti-Aging Information
More than thirty years ago, doctors began prescribing Retin-A as a way to combat acne in patients. This proved immensely effective in not only combating the signs of acne, but also in the overall appearance of the patient’s skin. Now, Retin-A is an FDA approved cosmetic [...]
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November 21.2008
Dermal fillers are a common injection procedure that individuals undergo in order to smooth out and add volume to areas of the skin, such as by the eyes to remove the wrinkles known as crow’s feet. Dermal fillers can also be used to add fullness to certain features, most commonly the lips and [...]
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