Botox®: What is it and how does it work?

The use of botulinum toxin has increased in dermatology over the years and is currently the most common cosmetic procedure performed in the United States. In 2002, onabotulinumtoxinA was approved for the treatment of glabella lines (those lines formed when you frown...

Do we believe the hype?

Reviewing topical JAK Inhibitors for hair loss Almost every time I see a new hair loss patient, they come in asking about JAK inhibitors, usually toting articles or printouts from the Internet or social media. They have certainly received a lot of press and...

The Dreaded 11’s

 Glabella lines, often referred to as the dreaded “11s,” are the short parallel vertical lines found between the eyebrows and extending up the central forehead for a centimeter or so. They are often the first lines to appear on the forehead, even as early as one’s...
Bikini season is coming…time to FREEZE your FAT!

Bikini season is coming…time to FREEZE your FAT!

Cryolipolysis, a.k.a “fat freezing” or CoolSculpting®, is an office-based procedure that targets and freezes fat cells through a distinct cooling technology. This entails cooling the body fat in a specific area causing fat cells to break down, leading to a...