What Are Vampire Facial and PRP Treatments—Expert Tips

Vampire facials have earned a reputation for producing impressive results. According to Kim Nichols, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of NicholsMD, the best way to achieve optimal results is “a series of at least six PRP injection treatments, spaced about four weeks apart.” However, patients can still expect to see improvements after just one session, … Read more

Does Sun Exposure Affect Dermal Fillers?

Let’s be real: when it comes to your body, you should do whatever you want as long as it makes you happy. In our opinion, that includes basic self-care rituals, like manicures and haircuts, as well as bigger things, like injectables and plastic surgery. These days, it’s become more common to talk about things like … Read more

You Can Now Use a Payment Plan for Your Botox

While that may prove useful for some, others are a bit skeptical of using a delayed payment option. “I think it can turn dicey very quickly,” says Natalie, who asked that we identify her by her first name only. “It’s very two-fold because it gives everyone the option to ‘afford’ it, but will it encourage … Read more

Botox in a Bottle 2024: 13 Products That Work Like Botox

So, are there products out there that provide the instantaneous fine-smoothing effects of neuromodulator injections? Simply put, no. At this time, at-home topicals aren’t advanced enough to act as swiftly and effectively as professional-grade treatments like Botox. With that being sad, there are still quite a few products that will plump skin and reduce the … Read more

Malar Edema Is the Undereye Filler Complication Everyone Is Talking About

To really understand what’s going on inside the body and how malar edema presents, Dr. Parsa compares the lymphatic system to the plumbing in your house: “Its purpose around the eye is to remove fluid from the soft tissues, and when it’s blocked, it causes swelling in the places [where the fluid] isn’t flowing,” he … Read more