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Is Botox® safe to put in your body? 3 Facts that say yes

By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology Though I feel most people have gotten to the point where they know Botox® isn’t going to injure or harm them, patients do still ask about the long-term risks of doing Botox on a regular basis. Is it going to be safe for me to start this? Am I going to be able to continue doing it? Are there any long-term risks of putting this into my body on a regular basis?  These are the types of questions I typically get from patients looking to start Botox and keep up with it. I understand their hesitation, and it’s definitely something to think about before you start regularly injecting a foreign substance into your body. But we do know …

Why bargain shopping and injectables do not mix

Posted on June 3, 2020 News Botox® Treatment Dermal Fillers Why bargain shopping and injectables do not mix Browse by Browse by CategoryNews– Blogs– PressArticles– CoolSculpting– Cosmetic Procedures– Botox® Treatment– Chemical Peels– Dermal Fillers– Fraxel® Dual– Laser Hair Removal– Mole Removal– Skin Care & Protection– Stretch Mark Reduction– Tattoo Removal– Varicose Vein Treatment Category News Blogs Press Articles CoolSculpting Cosmetic Procedures Botox® Treatment Chemical Peels Dermal Fillers Fraxel® Dual Laser Hair Removal Mole Removal Skin Care & Protection Stretch Mark Reduction Tattoo Removal Varicose Vein Treatment By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology Everybody loves a bargain, right? Getting an unbeatable deal on a great product or service – what’s not to love? But if you’re bargain shopping for your Botox or fillers, we need …

The truth behind Botox® alternatives

By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology You know Botox® is the gold standard for treating wrinkles and facial creases, but maybe due to financial reasons or the fact that you simply aren’t prepared for injectables, you’re just not ready to take the leap.  When Botox is the best solution to improve my patient’s concerns, but they aren’t quite ready, they often ask me about the best alternatives. But are there any true alternatives to Botox? Are there any good alternatives to Botox? I’ll say this in the beginning. There aren’t any real alternatives to Botox. There are things you can do that might help to prevent wrinkles, but as far as giving the same treatment, it just doesn’t exist. There’s nothing else like it, …

Cheap Botox® and fillers: Four signs you should go elsewhere for your injectables

By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology These days, you can get your Botox® and fillers just about anywhere. The salon, the dentist, the spa. Just about everyone is offering injectables, and some even claim to have the ability to offer you a “discount” price.  Of course, cheap prices on injectables can be tempting, but just remember, when you pay for Botox or fillers, you’re not only paying for the actual product, but the experience of the injector. If the price is too low, then it’s possible neither may be any good.  Cheap injectables and why you should think twice Those tempted by the deals on Groupon and other places don’t often understand the risks they’re taking. But the reality is, some of these places …

Three HUGE differences between Botox and fillers

By: Dr. Corey Hartman, Skin Wellness Dermatology Many times, patients come into my office more than ready to do something about the signs of aging they’re starting to see in the mirror. They’ve seen the commercials and even had friends tell them about their latest Botox® treatment, or the fillers they just got from their favorite dermatologist.  While many patients know that Botox or fillers may likely be the effective treatment they’re looking for, they don’t always understand the real differences between the two.  That’s why I want to lay it out as plain and simple as I can. No jargon, just straight-forward facts that’ll help you truly understand the differences between Botox and fillers.  Botox vs fillers: Three major differences #1 Why Botox and …