Skin Care

Did you know that up to 5% of Botox patients experience some degree of heavy eyebrows after botox? I’ll never forget the panic I felt when I looked in the mirror three days after my first Botox treatment and saw what looked like completely different eyebrows staring back at me.  Heavy eyebrows after botox, also known as brow ptosis, is more common than … Read more

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably wondered “do I have a big forehead?” at least once. I get it, I’ve been there too, standing in front of the mirror with a measuring tape, googling “what is considered a big forehead” at 2 AM.  Here’s the truth: people with big foreheads are way more common than you think. I studied this subject a good deal, … Read more

Lip fillers were one of the first procedures to occur to me when I was considering cosmetic treatments because they are a relatively simple method to improve the looks without significant surgery. I recall getting excited and nervous over the process. What I had not known was how the lip filler swelling stages would affect … Read more

I remember my first week working alongside Dr. Martinez back in 2009. A patient came in with severely drooped eyelids after getting botox from an unlicensed provider who had no clue about botox danger zones. It was a wake-up call that changed how I approach every single injection.  Botox danger zones aren’t just medical jargon, … Read more

I have always had a question in mind of whether cosmetic procedures such as lip injection are safe during pregnancy. It is understandable that some women, including me, might be interested in the possibility that a minor enhancement is possible without a harm to the baby. However, the most crucial question in the case of … Read more

Wrinkles happen as a result of aging, however, some lines tend to be more visible and frustrating than others. This is one of the issues patients discuss the most in cosmetic clinics, and they are the vertical frown lines (popularly referred to as 11 lines or glabellar lines) that are between the eyebrows. Fortunately, Botox … Read more

The question that people frequently ask me is how much does IPL cost? My answer is always: it depends. One of the things I have learned as a result of research on this treatment is that prices fluctuate significantly based on the location you are in, the condition you are treating and the type of … Read more

Microdermabrasion is one of my favorite skin care procedures whenever I want my dull skin to be brightened, my texture even and my skin looking radiant. Yet, I soon discovered that the outcome is highly dependent upon what you do to your skin immediately after microdermabrasion session. The time that follows, after the procedure are … Read more

Ever feel like your skin is reacting to everything, even your favorite clothes or a quick shower? Irritated, itchy skin can turn simple routines into daily challenges. Planning outfits around flare-ups or dealing with redness after a shower affects more than just physical comfort—it can lower confidence and interrupt everyday interactions or rest. Instead of … Read more

Being the person who has not only undergone lymphatic drainage massage, but has also learned about its advantages and disadvantages, I can firmly state that this harmless rhythmic massage procedure provides one with far more than just relaxation. With years of therapeutic application behind it, it helps your body to detoxify more effectively, and it … Read more