Is Sculptra a Filler? Here’s What You Should Know
If you’ve been looking into ways to make your face look younger or fuller, you may have heard about Sculptra. One of the most common questions people ask is, “Is Sculptra a filler?” The answer is a little more interesting than just yes or no. Sculptra is not a traditional filler like Juvederm or Restylane. […]
What is Dysport?
If you’ve heard about Dysport through friends, television, or magazines, you might be unsure exactly what it is or how it works. There’s a lot of information—and sometimes misinformation—out there. Let’s break down the facts. Dysport is a cosmetic injectable very similar to Botox. Both are formulations of botulinum toxin type A, and they work […]
Too Much Botox in the Forehead
Why Forehead Botox Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All Unlike some other areas of the face, where pretty much everyone is safe with the same (or roughly the same) Botox dose, an injector really must know his or her stuff when it comes to treating a forehead. Why? Because very literally, no two are alike! Your forehead muscle, the […]
Philtral Columns and Mouth Rejuvenation
Why the Philtrum Column Matters At Celibre Medical, when it comes to using filler in the lips and mouth, we believe that less is more. Technique and knowledge of lip anatomy matter far more than simply “plumping and filling.” This is one of the most delicate areas of the face, and when done correctly, the […]
What Is The Black Box Warning Botox?
In 2009, the FDA issued a “Black Box” warning for Botox that has now carried over to all neuromodulators such as Dysport and Xeomin. A Black Box warning is the most serious warning that the FDA may issue for drugs/medications that have potentially dangerous side effects. Because of the potential spread to distant areas after […]
What Is a Good Faith Exam?
So, you’ve made the decision to have your first cosmetic injection treatment and you’re told that you need a Good Faith Exam. What is it and why do you need it? If your injector is an RN, a Good Faith Exam is performed by an advanced medical practitioner (like an NP, PA, or MD) to […]
Botox Good Faith Exam
A little-known fact (at least in the minds of consumers) is that injectable treatments such as Botox, Restylane, and others require a prescription in the state of California. Because of this fact, a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant is supposed to examine the patient before a prescription can be written and before the injections […]
Cheap Botox – Is It Worth It?
Price Matters—But So Does Quality We all recognize that price plays a big role in our decision-making. But when it comes to aesthetic medicine, lower prices don’t always mean better results. In fact, they often mean the opposite. Time and again, we hear from patients who went with the cheapest option only to find that […]
How Many Units of Botox Will I Need for My Forehead?
This is an extremely common question for almost every patient who comes to us interested in learning more about Botox. Unfortunately, the answer is not as straightforward as you might think! Treating “the forehead” with Botox (in reality) means that your injector must evaluate and potentially treat three different areas of your upper face. Why? […]
What Is The Difference Between Botox and Dysport?
Botox Cosmetic and Dysport are both classified as botulinum type A products that are used for not only cosmetic purposes but medicinal as well. Botox is manufactured by Allergan, and Dysport is produced by Medici’s. Both are well-known companies with an excellent reputation for products. Both products have FDA approval for the treatment of glabella […]
Is Botox Really Safe?
The Truth Unveiled: Botox Safety Exposed Is Botox safe? Absolutely! Why then all the negative publicity? Because it makes for good drama! It would be boring to talk about the millions and millions of successful, safe, and effective Botox treatments that have occurred around the world since Botox (and Dysport) were first introduced over 20 […]
I’m Pregnant, can I have Botox?
The Safety of Botox Injections During Pregnancy The short answer is no. But that’s because of liability and insurance reasons; no one is really sure whether having Botox during pregnancy is truly safe or not. At Celibre Medical, we do not provide Botox injections (or dermal filler injections or laser treatments) for pregnant or breastfeeding […]
Botox Brow Lift
As we age, most of us experience a heavy droopiness in the brow area and eyelids. It may appear as if the eyebrows are lower on the face. The upper eyelids become heavier and more hooded, and a sleepy or tired look is looking back at you in the mirror. In many cases, a surgical […]
Who Is Qualified to Administer Botox Cosmetic?
Look at the photo on this page for a moment. Notice anything that looks a bit off? There it is! Now you see it: the dreaded joker eyebrows! This unappealing, telltale sign of bad Botox is easy to spot when only the outer half of someone’s eyebrows move as they are talking to you! It […]
Some Little-Known Uses of Botox
When you think about Botox, chances are you think about getting rid of the dreaded “11” frown lines between your brows or smoothing out your forehead wrinkles. While it’s true that Botox is the best fix for these concerns, it also has many other lesser-known uses. We’ll discuss three other common facial concerns that Botox […]