Category Archives: Concerns

Facial shaping is a popular treatment for those who have a more rounded face and desire more angular features with a stronger jawline. Carefully injecting the masseter muscle with botulinum (Botox® or Dysport®) can subtly reshape the face to provide a more feminine appearance. This treatment is especially popular for people of Asian ethnicity. Usually […]

The Botox Facelift or the Nefertiti Lift is a popular alternative to facelift surgery. The strong neck muscles (platysma) act in opposition to the levator muscles to create balance in facial appearance and assist in returning the face to normal after expression. Over time, these strong bands of muscle actually play a role in pulling […]

A gummy smile is when the upper lip is raised too far when smiling and reveals the gum of the upper teeth. Our smiles are usually one of our most desirable features, combining the allure of the lip with the joy expressed in this wonderful facial expression. However, a gummy smile can often make a […]

Crows feet are the radiating lines stemming from the corner of the eye and spreading toward the ear and hairline; and are usually the result of smiling and laughing. These lines are caused by contraction of several facial muscles including orbicularis oculi, zygomaticus major and minor, levator labii superioris alaeque nasi, temporalis and possibly others. […]

Frown lines (also commonly called ‘number 11’s’) are probably the most common treatment area for botulinum injections (Botox® or Dysport®). In fact, most people start their journey with botulinum injections by having their frown lines treated. Frown lines are caused by contraction of the corrugator and procerus muscles (also referred to as the glabella complex). […]

Forehead wrinkles are the horizontal lines between your brow and hairline. These are caused by the contraction of the frontalis muscle. Over time, forehead lines can become quite deep and furrowed. The primary treatment for forehead wrinkles is botulinum injections (Botox® or Dysport®), where small quantities are placed across the forehead. An advanced understanding of facial […]