How Does Botox Work? It works by blocking the release of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine, which is responsible for activating sweat glands. By injecting Botox into specific areas with overactive sweat glands, the signals from the nerves are inhibited, reducing sweating in those regions. Botox Procedures Consultation. Meet with a qualified medical professional, …
Did you know? Botulinum toxin is probably most notable in medical history because it was the first microbial injection used to treat disease. Injecting bacterial products into the human body was a novel invention. Botox, derived from botulinum toxin, was originally intended for people with strabismus (crossed eyes) during the 70s. Several years later, …
By Dr. Natalie Ledbetter Do you want to maintain hydrated wrinkle-free skin that’s youthful for as long as possible? It’s doable if you use a preventative skincare protocol. Most skin care experts agree on certain preventative skincare musts and recommend starting a high-quality skincare routine in your 20s to slow the hands of time. Around …
By Kristan Braziel, Freelance Writer and Marketing Specialist When someone says they have hooded eyes, that means they have skin under their brow bone that overlaps the crease of the eyelid. As you age, gravity starts to pull that skin down further and further, making your eyes look heavy and tired. As I went …
By freelance writer and marketing specialist, Kristan Braziel When I turned 50 last year, I couldn’t get over how big that number sounded. How… old it sounded. I remember my mom seeming far older at 50 than I felt on my 50th. She’s never looked her age, though. My mom has gorgeous skin and …
By Natalie Ledbetter, CRNA Botox is a neuromodulator protein (a messenger that affects the transmission of signals from nerves to other nerves or muscles) produced in a lab by the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. It prevents the release of acetylcholine from the nerve endings at the neuromuscular junction blocking signals from the nerves to the muscles …
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Written By: Kelsie Matthews, L.E. Since I have been in the Aesthetics industry, I have gotten Botox and Filler a few times. Although I am only in my 20s, I wanted to get a head start on the aging process. Being so young and not knowing that much about injectables at that point in …
Written by: Kristan Braziel LeBeron, Loyal Patient of L-Aesthetics & Longevity Years ago, a friend of mine – in her 30’s at the time – told me as she was looking in her compact mirror, tugging at the skin of her forehead, that she was behind on getting in for Botox injections. “What? Why …
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Written by Lauren Klein Working in this field we get a lot of questions asked about us in general, services and treatments, and also skincare. I am sure if we are getting some of the same questions asked daily, that YOU might be looking for the answer to some of the same questions.. so …
Written By: Madison McDaniel I think by now we all know the word Botox and what it means. Used for decreasing fine lines and wrinkles, it is known for being a magical little chemical age defyer that all your aunts, grandparents, moms and sisters are all hooked on. The real question is when is …
Written by: Stephanie Borjas, NP Ever notice those lines on the sides of your nose that become more obvious when you make a “stinky” face, laugh or smile? In the aesthetic business, we call those lines “bunny lines”. Although they have a cute name, and start out as harmless wrinkles that disappear when not …
Written by: Brielle Kirk, PA-C Hyperhidrosis is a condition in which a person sweats more than what is normal. It can occur under the armpits, the hands and feet, and also the face. There is no harm that is caused by this, however, it can lead to embarrassment and annoyance for the person suffering from …
Written by: Lauren Klein Face masks and coverings have become “The Norm” as we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. With nothing but your eyes showing, we don’t want to be defined by how old we look, so let your eyes tell your story! With good products and measures taken at L-Aesthetics and Longevity we want …
Written by: Brielle Kirk, PA-C Lately, I’ve been hearing from a lot of people that their Botox does not work for them anymore. This can be super frustrating, but here are 3 reasons why this may be happening.1. Incorrect Dosing The amount of units injected into the muscles determine how well the Botox is going …
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