Why The Younger Millenials are Turning to Botox

When Botox Cosmetic first gained FDA approval in the early 1990's it was marketed to an older demographic of mainly women in their fifties and sixties.  While that demographic is still heavily getting their Botox the atmosphere is changing, as more men and more younger women are turning to Botox at a much younger age.  In our Orlando Medical Spa Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center the age demographic of our clients has progressively gotten younger and of course more men are coming in that never before.
So why are the Younger Millenials turning to Botox more than ever before now?
There are many different benefits to Botox than just erasing wrinkles.  In the industry, we now know the preventative benefit of Botox for the younger demographic which is now a large sector of frequent Botox users.
Women and men as young as 25-30 years old are now having Botox Cosmetic Injections regularly (every 3-4 motnhs). However, they are not just doing it to remove wrinkles, they are also using Botox to prevent more wrinkles.  Botox is the only cosmetic treatment that can relax your muscles that create elaborate expressions such as squinting.  By doing this one can no longer flex the facial muscles & make wrinkles appear or make them worse.
Those who start Botox at a younger age are actually pretty smart & saving themselves money in the long run, as they won't need as much Botox when their older. Often in the medical spa industry I find that older clients who have never tried Botox or aesthetic treatments need a large amount of work and sometimes don't understand what it takes to ease the wrinkles or the expense.  Those who have always taken care of themselves in a preventive measure at a younger age tend to need less Botox and treatments in general.
For more information on Botox or other cosmetic procedures go to www.winterparklaser.com

Liquid Face-Lift is the Alternative to Surgical Face-lifts

In the past decade or more ago the only option for sagging skin on the face was for a surgical face-lift.  A surgical face-lift that required time off work, incisions, going under with anesthesia, spending $7,00-$10,000 and weeks of down-time to recover.  However, in this decade there are many other options for sagging skin and anti-aging than simply turning to surgery.  Many patients are looking for options that require less down-time and give natural results that don't cost as much as a car.
There are many options in the world of medical aesthetics for non-surgical cosmetic treatments such as ablative skin resurfacing, ultherapy, chemical peels, and mincroneedling.  One of the most popular non-surgical treatments is the "liquid face-lift" which utilizes various types of dermal fillers and injectables such as Botox cosmetic , Juvederm Ultra, Sculptra, and Juvederm Voluma to lift, and tighten the face in a treatment that takes an hour with minimal recovery time a less expensive cost of around $1,500-$2,000 which is way less than a surgical face-lift.
A "liquid face-lift" using cosmetic dermal fillers especially Juvederm Voluma that gives a great lifting effect when injected in the mid-face cheek area and can be performed on several areas of the face or focus on "trouble spots" such as the deep naso-labial folds (laugh lines) around the nose and mouth and hollow cheek area. This treatment can fill in hollow cheeks again which pulls up sagging jowles, mask bags under eyes, lift brows, lift jowls and reshape and restore plump lips, rounded faces and plump cheeks.  Once corrected this procedure can make women and men look 10-15 years younger instantly.
Liquid Face-lifts are performed by nurse practitioners, Physican Assistants, and physicians.  Winter Park Laser is an Orlando medical spa that has has experts performing liquid face-lifts on a regular basis.  For more information go to http://www.winterparklaser.com

Tips for getting the Best Botox Injections

While Botox® has become a household name and is the #1 cosmetic treatment performed in the world (both surgical and non-surgical) there are still many questions and mystery surrounding it. When deciding to get Botox injections it is important to know what to look for in a treatment provider as well as how to know you are really getting Botox® Cosmetic from Allergan and not an imitation Botulin Toxin. After performing Botox® consultations for 5 years at our Orlando Medical Spa Winter Park Laser I have come up with the best tips. Here are Tips for Getting the Best Botox® Injections #1 Ask for a referral from friends. Botox® is no longer a "taboo subject" amongst friends, it's almost as common as brushing your teeth these days and even if you think you don't no anyone who uses it, I guarantee if you bring it up at least more than a few of your friends will admit to using it and can give you a great referral. By using a referral from a friend you can see the types of results you want-the friend who looks so great but natural that you didn't even realize she used Botox®! You will therefore feel comfortable with the Treatment provider before you even begin treatment and you will have an idea of what to expect. #2 Verify that you actually getting Botox® Cosmetic from Allergan: Botox® is a brand of Botulin Toxin, and is the #1 type used however there are unfortunately imported Botulin Toxins from Canada or other brands such as Dysport or Xeomin. It is important when you schedule your appointment that you ask directly if they are using Botox® Cosmetic. You then want to ask to see the bottle and look for the Botox® Allergan hollogram on the bottle. It should also be a red flag that it may not be Botox® if it is 50% less than most place or is a groupon. #3 Bring a Picture of your "younger self" so you can express exactly the way you want to look and what you loved at that time and give to the consultant or treatment provider prior to your Botox® injection. This way the provider knows exactly what you want and there will be no miscommunication. You want to be direct and clear about what you want so that you can have reasonable expectations and know that Botox® is really what you need to correct your concerns. #4 Look at Reviews of your Botox® provider and check that they are listed on the Allergan website. This will of course give you an idea of the best and allow you to feel comfortable before you go. You will also know that they order directly from Allergan and feel more comfortable with that as well. For more information on tips for getting the best botox® injections go to http://www.winterparklaser.com

Myths & Facts about BOTOX® Cosmetic

Even though BOTOX® Cosmetic has been FDA approved since 2002 to treat wrinkles and is the #1 most popular and utilized cosmetic treatment in the world there are still many myths and misconceptions out there about BOTOX® Cosmetic.  After performing BOTOX® Cosmetic consultations at our Orlando Medical Spa "Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center" I have heard every misconception, myth, and falsehood out there.  I always take the time with clients to explain the realities of BOTOX® Cosmetic and why it is the #1 cosmetic treatment used by men and women.  In this blog I will debunk the top myths about BOTOX® Cosmetic that I have heard throughout 10 years.
Here are the top Myths & Facts about BOTOX® Cosmetic:

#1 Myth: BOTOX® will freeze my forehead and I won't be able to make any expressions.
Fact: BOTOX® Cosmetic does not have to give you a "frozen" look at all.  It is all about explaining your desires to the injector and that you want a natural look.  You should still be able to express plenty of emotions and facial expressions with BOTOX® Cosmetic injected into any area of your face.
#2 Myth: BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers such as Juvederm are the same thing.
Fact: BOTOX® Cosmetic is used to relax muscles and wrinkles while dermal fillers are used to replace volume in hollow areas of the face such as cheeks, mid-face, and lips.  One does not replace the other and they are not made of the same ingredients.
#3 Myth: BOTOX® Cosmetic is painful.
Fact: BOTOX® Cosmetic is typically injected with insulin needles which are tiny.  The injections are extremely quick and minimal with hardly any discomfort at all.
#4 Myth: BOTOX® Cosmetic is poison.
Fact: Mainly due to the fact that large amounts of the Clostridium botulinum are known to cause botulism, one of the biggest misconceptions about Botox is that it’s a poison. However,BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein derivative of a natural product that happens to block the communication channel between a nerve and a muscle. So it doesn’t actually paralyze the muscle; it simply prevents the nerve from telling the muscle to move.
For more information on myths and facts about BOTOX® Cosmetic go to http://www.winterparklaser.com

Top Ways to Prep Your Skin for Summer

As the seasons change so does your skin and therefore your skincare routine should change as well.  There are easy ways to make your skin glow for summer.   Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center is a leading medical spa in Orlando and is sharing top ways to prep your skin for summer.
#1 Stock up on the appropriate sunscreen.  What type of sunscreen you use matters! You can not just throw on a  watered down 5 year old sunscreen from the closet on your face and expect it to not clog your pores and be effective.  Always check the expiration date on your sunscreen.  It is important to choose sun protection that is full broad spectrum UVA/UVB and a minimum SPF 30-mineral sunscreen for the face is best so that it will not clog your pores.  Apply SPF 30 minutes before sun exposure.  For everyday facial SPF we love Skinmedica Daily Physical Defense® Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30+.
#2 Exfoliate: Exfoliation is extremely beneficial especially during summer.  It gives increased circulation and eliminates old dead skin cells so that your skin will look healthier and have a glow.  For a professional exfoliation chemical peels are a great solution.  For at home exfoliation we love Skinmedica Skin Polisher and Skinmedica AHA/BHA Exfoliation Cleanser.
#3 Injectable fillers and Botox can give some great instant results.  These treatments are not photo-sensitive so you don't have to monitor sun exposure before and after treatment.  Fillers such as Juvederm Voluma XC can give your face an instant liquid face-lift.  Botox cosmetic can make your forehead and crows feet wrinkles diminish for a smooth look in summer pictures.
For more information on how to prep your skin for summer go to http://www.winterparklaser.com.

Gifting Botox & Aesthetic Procedures is in

While our Orlando medical Spa has been in business for 10 years, this year has been the busiest for Aesthetic Procedure Gift Cards. Clients are asking Santa to put Botox in their stocking this year. A recent Survey done by researchers at American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), shows that gifting botox is becoming a latest trend among women and men. We are seeing a surge in "Aesthetic Procedure" Gift CArds mainly for Botox, and Dermal Fillers. Buying a syringe of Juvederm Ultra Plus which is a hyulornic acid filler to give back volume in lips, cheeks, and deep smile lines is extremely popular. Currently are most popular Holiday Gift Package being purchased as a gift is the "Santa Doesn't like Sun Damage" which includes a Medical Grade Vitalize chemical peel, an Intense Pulsed Light Photofacial and a Lytera Skincare Kit containing four products to remove sun damage for a total of $600. The other extremely popular gift this Holiday Season is laser hair removal. As laser hair removal has become a "household" term I guess it only makes sense to give your loved one the gift of not shaving or waxing. Our $450 for 6 underarm laser hair removal treatments has been selling like hotcakes. Latisse has been extremely popular as purchasing for Holiday gifts as well and clients are gifting this to themselves! So, still thinking what to gift your loved ones this season? If you are not too tight on your budget gifting these aesthetic procedures is not a bad idea after all. For more information on Winter Park Laser Holiday Packages or gifting Botox call (407) 601-1185 or go to http://www.winterparklaser.com

FDA approves Allergan’s Botox to treat crow’s feet

If you have been noticing that your eyes tell your age, here’s a new cosmetic development that you may apply to you. Federal regulators at the FDA finally have approved Botox Cosmetic injections to treat crow’s\r\n feet (the wrinkles around the eyes). The FDA declared Wednesday 9/11 that Allergan’s Botox Cosmetic injection is the first cosmetic drug approved to treat the wrinkles and fine lines that form on the around the eyes. Allergan studied the use of the drug in 833 adults with crow’s feet who randomly received Botox Cosmetic or a sham injection. Patients who received Botox Cosmetic had fewer visible wrinkles than those who received the placebo injection. The most common side effects although rare seen in patients were slight swelling and mild pin-point bleeding at the injection site. Botox Cosmetic works by blocking the connections between nerves and muscle, temporarily relaxing muscles to make wrinkles less prominent. Botox Cosmetic is a purified form of botulinum and has had the most safety case studies of any other cosmetic\r\n injection in the world over the past fifteen years. Orlando Medical Spa Winter Park Laser has been injecting Botox Cosmetic for 7 years and is excited to finally have the FDA approval to treat crow's feet as this is a common concern amongst women and men. Men love their "Brotox" injections. For more information go to http://www.winterparklaser.com/services/dermal-fillers-orlando/botox/

How to Say Good Bye to Crow's Feet

The skin around the eyes tends to wrinkle first because it is thinner than the rest of the skin on the face by 30%. It also wrinkles more easily because of sun damage, squinting & dehydration. So it is no surprise that "crows feet" or wrinkles around the eye is a common concern & complaint among women and men around the world and in our Orlando medical Spa-Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center. Fortunately there are several ways to say good bye to crow's feet for good. The first important step is a hydrating eye cream-preferably one that is medical grade as it will actually penetrate to the dermis. We like Skinmedica TNS Eye Repair-human Growth factors and peptides work in synergy to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. A great eye cream will keep the area hydrated and help with the fine lines. One of the most instantly gratifying ways to treat crow's feet is with Botox Cosmetic. This is especially good if you squint a lot or have had a lot of sun damage. Botox Cosmetic relaxes the wrinkles around the eyes allowing the wrinkles to cease and prevents the wrinkles from getting worst as the muscles can't be made stronger. If one is looking for a more permanent solution-Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing will completely resurface the area & minimize the wrinkles. We prefer combo ablative laser resurfacing. Fractional ablative wrinkle treatment uses beams of laser light that penetrates skin to just the right depth and with just the right level of heat to evoke a dramatic healing response that promotes collagen production, diminishing the appearance of fine lines around the eyes http://www.winterparklaser.com/services/fractional-laser-resurfacing/. For more information on how to say good bye to crow's feet go to www.winterparklaser.com

7 Important Things to Know About Getting Botox Cosmetic Injections

Even though Botox has been around for decades now it continues to cause questions, and anxiety for many before they lose their "Botox virginity" in which most cases they then become life long worshippers of this little aesthetic miracle known as Botox cosmetic. Botox is a neurotoxin that causes temporary muscle paralysis and is used as a wrinkle-preventer. At our Orlando Medical Spa-Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center we have injected Botox for over 7 years and have come up with the 7 most important things to know about getting Botox Cosmetic Injections. 1. It's been around for 4 decades & for 2 decades used for Cosmetic Purposes Originally used in the 1960s to help realign crossed eyes, it's now used in the treatment of many medical conditions including muscle spasms, facial tics, cerebral palsy, strokes, obesity, migraine & excessive sweating. It became FDA approved to fight wrinkles in the early 1990's. 2. It is derived from the botulism toxin but is Completely Safe Botox is a purified protein made by the botulism organism & It works by blocking the body's production of acetylcholine, therefore relaxing the muscles. There have been more safety studies on Botox than any other cosmetic treatment. 3. Once injected, it doesn't go into your bloodstream Botox is injected directly into a muscle and remains in that muscle only, once it fully sets in 4-14 days after injection it stays put. 4. It's preventative as well as corrective Many women & men in their 20s are having Botox because it freezes the muscles that cause deep lines thus slowing down the ageing process & preventing one from getting deeper lines. 5. There is no downtime Botox is injected with insulin needles and therefore has very little downtime or risks associated with the treatment. You might experience mild swelling & redness for a couple of hours in the injection site and that's about it. There is a very small chance of getting a pin point bruise in one of the injection sites. 6. It Works Botox Cosmetic is the #1 Cosmetic procedure in the world because it works. The results relax muscles & wrinkles within days and can instantly make men and women look younger. 7. How do you find a Reputable Medical Spa? You want to make sure that anyone injecting you is a licensed & board certified PA, ARNP or physician, and that they are experienced. If it is a spa make sure they have a Medical Director that is a Plastic Surgeon or Dermatologist. You can check the BBB websites, google reviews & best of all ask your friends-they are the best sources in many occasions! For more information on things to know about Botox cosmetic injections go to www.winterparklaser.com

How to Get the Best & Safest Botox Cosmetic Treatments

The Medical Spa industry is still fairly new (about 20-25 years old) and continuously grows with new laws and FDA supervision of treatments. However laws still vary and their are still many medical spas, and physicians that abuse the system in order to save money. I bring this up because while the prices of cosmetic treatments have gone down due to the economy there are still those that want to save even more by looking for the "cheapest" and easiest deal. One of the biggest treatments that has become of topic lately is Botox Cosmetic. Botox Cosmetic is an amazing treatment that has become so popular because it's easy, affordable, and it works! However, Federal regulators have warned more than 350 medical practices that Botox they may have received from a Canadian supplier is unapproved and could be counterfeit or unsafe. So I wanted to give a few tips to finding a good, legitimate, and safe medical spa or physician's office to get Botox Cosmetic treatments. Here are the top 3 Red Flags for unsafe Botox Injections 1.) If the price is too good to be true-it probably is! Why: Botox generally runs $9-$13 per unit in the Central Florida area, so if you see it for $5-$8 per unit this could be a generic form of Botox-not what you want! 2.) The location is not supervised by a physician or they only do it once a month (such as your local salon or nail spa). Why: You want to go somewhere that specializes in Botox injections such as a medical spa or Doctor's office that does it on a daily basis and is Board Certified and supervised by a Doctor. 3.) If you do not see the bottle of Botox Cosmetic (by Allergan) that they are using to inject you. Why: The only FDA approved brand of Botox is Botox Cosmetic by Allergan & you can ask to see the bottle-there should be a hologram on it as well that says Allergan. General tips: Do your research-ask who performs the treatment and if they are certified & how much experience they have. If you walk in and feel uncomfortable or the nothing is explained to you prior to the treatment then leave. Read online reviews or ask your friends for referrals! For more information on Botox Cosmetic in Orlando go to www.winterparklaser.com or call (407) 601-1185.

The Benefits of Starting Botox at an earlier age

In our Orlando Medical Spa-Winter Park Laser & Anti-Aging Center we have clients from ages 24-65 getting Botox Cosmetic to correct and prevent wrinkles. The myth is that only older women need or want Botox Cosmetic. The fact is that if you start Botox at a younger age if can prevent you from needing more procedures in the future and from getting deeper lines. According the American Society for Plastic Surgery over 80,000 women under 30 had been treated with Botox Cosmetic. We now live in an era where "Botox" is as common to hear as "manicure" and it's no longer a secret kept in the closet. The younger generation aptly named "Botox Babies" are aware of the non-invasive cosmetic procedures available that can slow down the aging process. Because Botox Cosmetic is a neurotoxin it works it's way into the forehead, glabellar (in-between the eyebrows) and crows feet relaxing the muscles and smoothing out the wrinkles. The Extra Benefit of Botox Cosmetic for younger women and men is that it prevents wrinkles and furrow lines from worsening because when you relax the muscle you can't keep strengthening it with squinting or facial expressions. Thus this can lessen the later effects of deeper wrinkles at an older age. We find that those patients who started Botox Cosmetic at a younger age tend to need less Botox units injected and less cosmetic procedures in general than those who start at a later age. The bottom line is that Botox Cosmetic is for everyone-the only difference is how much it will take for each person but it has proven to be one of the most effective and predictable non-invasive procedures to treat wrinkles and is still the #1 requested cosmetic procedure both surgical or non-surgical in the world! For more information on Botox Cosmetic in Orlando go to www.winterparklaser.com