Slender build. My hair and skin have always been finer/thinner than I would like, so bones and muscles can be prominent. The muscles/tendons at the front/base of my neck have become more obvious in recent years, and I'd love to subdue them if possible. I don't think gaining weight of building chest muscle would quite do it. I have heard about Botox for neck bands, but have not seen before and after photos of it used on this specific area (see photos; yes, I am tensing/flexing here). Thoughts?
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Answer: Improving neck bands with fillers, botox/xeomin/dysport, lasers and radiofrequency
Years ago, when botox was new, we advised patients to not lye flat for 4 hours after treatment. Years later there is no evidence that it migrates out of the muscle. I wouldn't worry at all about it.
Injecting the mentalis to prevent dimpling is a common indication for Botox. You could call Dermatology practices in your areas and frankly ask if the physician has experience injecting the mentalis. Another option is finding a Dermatologist whose entire practice is cosmetic in nature. Y...
Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
