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Botox Explained

marybeth November 4, 2022 0 comments 0

When someone says they get Botox they may actually be referring to one of  the 4 related injectables on the market: Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau, or Xeomin. They are all botulinum neurotoxins that smooth out wrinkles and prevent muscle contraction but there several misconceptions about how that happens. Many people confuse fillers with neurotoxin – both are injectables that treat lines…

Glossary of Ingredients

marybeth September 17, 2021 0 comments 0

We see products making claims based on ingredients that will deliver miracles in some cases. Here are some of the key ingredients to look for and what they actually do. Medical grade skin care products are more potent, use more concentrated ingredients and are allowed, by FDA law, penetrate below the epidermis (Something OTC products are not permitted to do)….

Retin-A vs. Retinol

marybeth February 8, 2021 0 comments 0

Any new patient consultation includes a discussion about their current skin care routine. Aside from SPF, I tell patients the two most important steps in a skin care program are use of a Vitamin A (retinoic acid) product and exfoliation. Then I typically hear: “I was on Retin-A once an I got really red and peeled.” I proceed to explain…

Introducing VIVANT Skin Care | Take things up a Notch

marybeth August 12, 2019 0 comments 0

You have probably never heard of Dr. James Fulton but you surely know the products he created. He developed Retin-A, benzoyl peroxide, topical erythromycin, and more. These ingredients revolutionized skin care for aging, acne, and hyperpigmentation/melasma. He launched the skin care line, VIVANT (means Living in French) in 1990 and it is still a family owned and run company. As…