More men are getting "Brotox" (Botox)

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While we have always had men at our Orlando medical spa-Winter Park Laser the number of male clients as increased significantly in the past few years for all of our services.  However we have seen the biggest increase in men getting Botox injections.  It's not just us seeing this trend it is being seen nation wide.
While women have loved Botox cosmetic injections for nearly two decades it has been a slow incline in males getting Botox.  However, most men prefer to call it "Brotox" which means Botox for men and is a fun term that keeps it masculine.   Like many other non-invasive treatments the number of men seeking Botox Cosmetic  has increased 310 percent since 2000, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
So why are more men getting "Brotox" (Botox).  There are many different assumptions but I think it comes down to the same reason the number of women seeking Botox has increased; it's a lot more socially accecpted than ever and it works.  Men are competing with younger counter parts for corporate jobs and want to stay looking young, and put together.  A lot of men also date younger counterparts that urge them to try Botox Cosmetic to correct wrinkles.
Whatever the reason for the trend, we love it! For more information on men getting "Brotox" (Botox) go to http://www.witnerparklaser.com

Top 3 Non-Surgical Treatments to Be Bikini Body Ready

Even in our sunny state of Florida there is still "bikini season" which usually begins in March for us.  Everyone wants to look their best in a bikini as you can't hide any flaws when you're nearly naked!  Fortunately there are some non-surgical aesthetic treatments that men and women can utilize to look their very best in a swimsuit.  All of these along with a healthy diet & exercise will have you looking like a "beach babe" in no time.  Here are some of our favorite body treatments we use at our Orlando medical spa Winter Park Laser.
Top 3 Non-Surgical Treatments to be bikini body ready
#1 Laser Hair Removal: Who wants to worry about stubble, redness, or ingrown hairsaround your bikini line or underarms?
Laser Hair Removal will eliminate stubble & ingrowns  and will give you permanent relief after 6 treatments. How it works: Laser hair removal works by directing concentrated beams of filtered light to a group of hair follicles, using enough power to disable or destroy the root responsible for hair growth without harming the surrounding skin.  Treatments are once every 4-7 weeks as hair growth cycles differ on various body parts and requires no down-time. After just one treatment you will see an immediate improvement as the hair grows in thinner.
#2 Velashape II Cellulite Reduction: Cellulite is caused by hereditary issues, stress, water retention, and other factors that make it difficult to treat with exercise and diet alone.
Powered by the revolutionary elos™ Technology utilizing bi-polar radio frequency, it treats the deeper tissue, offering a measurable reduction in fat layers, circumference and the upper layers of the skin, resulting in cellulite reduction, the smoothing of the skin’s tone and texture, inches lost, and noticeable reshaping of the treated area in 5-6 treatments. An infrared thermometer is used to ensure your body heats up to 104 degrees-the temperature it takes to melt fat. Many clients describe the treatments as feeling like a warm deep tissue massage.  You will be dimple free in 5 weeks running down the beach!
#3 TruSculpt Fat Reduction & Body Sculpting: Sometimes areas like the abdomen and love handles are hard to reduce the stubborn fat.  TruSculpt helps make it easier so you can say goodbye one piece, hello 2 piece.
TruSculpt™ is the first RF Non-invasive procedure to give permanent surgical type results, previously only available through cosmetic surgery. Using radio frequencies, the practitioner deep-heats tissue over large areas of the body. This treatment is similar to coolsculpting by Zeltiq but offers more visible results with less pain.
In only 2-3 treatments, patients can quickly see permanent results in their appearance, such as smaller mass, tighter skin and less dimpling. TruSculpt™ can be used on any area where fat deposits can accumulate, such as around the buttocks, thighs, love handles, back, or abdomen.
For more information on top cosmetic treatments for summer go to www.winterparklaser.com or call (407) 601-1185

Why Dermal Fillers are the new Facelift

Dermal Fillers have been around for nearly 2 decades and each company continues to come out with better dermal fillers that last longer and do more.  It is because of this that dermal fillers have become an alternative to surgical procedures such as face-lifts.  The first cosmetic dermal filler on the market was Restylane, since then  Perlane, Belotero, Radiesse, Juvederm UltraXC, Juvederm Ultra PlusXC and Juvederm Voluma have all come onto the market. In our Orlando medical spa Winter Park Laser dermal fillers have become the hottest aesthetic trend in the US over the past five years.
So what is a dermal filler? Dermal filler helps to diminish facial lines & replace volume in the face because as we age the face naturally breaks down fat.  Then the facial skin is stretched out and sags. Dermal fillers can be very helpful in those with early signs of aging.
So why are dermal fillers the new facelift? Cosmetic dermal fillers require no downtime and give amazing results by filling in volume lost in the cheeks, lips, and smile lines as well as erasing wrinkles, or filling in deep scars.  The #1 cosmetic dermal filler in the United States is Juvederm Ultra PlusXC by Allergan.  The beauty of dermal fillers over surgery is that they cost a fraction of the cost, only take 45 minutes to perform, and give an amazing rejuvenation to the face making it look years younger.  The only downside is that they are temporary however there are new longer lasting fillers such as Juvederm VolumaXC.  JUVÉDERM VOLUMA^® XC is the first and only FDA-approved injectable gel to instantly add volume to your cheek area to correct age-related volume loss in adults over the age of 21. It can provide you contour and a subtle lift for up to two years with optimal treatment.
For more information on why dermal fillers are the new facelift go to http://www.winterparklaser.com

Latisse Frequently Asked Questions

Latisse® received FDA approval in 2008 as the first and only prescription product FDA approved to grow fuller, longer & darker eyelashes for patients with eyelash hypotrichosis or those wanting longer lashes.  Since then while giving many with no eyelashes, long, full & luxurious lashes there have been many truths, myths, and questions about it.  This blog is written to help those with questions about Latisse have accurate answers.
Here are top Latisse® Frequently asked Questions and Answers:
#1 What is the active ingredient in Latisse that makes it work?
Answer: The active ingredient is bimatoprost ophthalmic solution 0.03% which was using in a Rx medication eye drop called Lumigan.  The makers of Lumigan (Allergan) started to notice that the side effect was longer lashes and that is how Latisse was created.
#2: Can blue eyes get darkening in the eye area?
Answer: No, this can not happen to blue eyes, it can only happen in hazel eyes but has only occurred with Lumigan not with Latisse® patients and the chance of it happening is less than 5%.
#3: How do you apply Latisse®?
Answer: Every box of Latisse® includes individually packaged applicator brushes to apply the solution once a day on clean eyelids at the base of the lashes. Usually applying it at night is the best way.
#4: Does Latisse® stop working it if you stop using it?
Answer: Yes, if you stop using Latisse® your eyelashes will shed and eventually go back to the way they were.
#5: How long does Latisse® take to work?
Answer: Usually a person using Latisse® consistently will see results after 8 weeks but will continue to improve for up to 16 weeks.
For more information on frequently asked questions about Latisse® go to http://www.winterparklaser.com