By Arianna Bankovich, RN Introduction: Botox, derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, has long been renowned for its cosmetic applications in reducing wrinkles and fine lines. However, a growing body
Preparing and Recovering from Botox and Filler As an aesthetic nurse with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, my primary goal is not only to provide top-notch injectable treatments to
If you have been thinking about getting Botox and feel ready to take the plunge, this post is for you! I will walk you through what you can expect during
By Sydney Gatta, RN There are so many buzzwords these days surrounding neurotoxin treatments. It can be difficult to know what’s what in a booming and ever-evolving industry. We’ve all
By Jill Charles, MSN, CNP You may be surprised to read below about an unconventional treatment that is highly effective in eliminating symptoms. Have you ever wondered why we
By Crystal Wilson, CNP Recently, we have been encountering a lot of patients asking about baby Botox and whether or not they should be getting it. Baby Botox is all
By Lauren Niehaus, MSN, CNP 1. Botox will make me look unnatural or “frozen”. This is a common concern when treating first time patients with botulinum toxin. Over the years
By Crystal Wilson, CNP As injectors, we get asked by our patients all of the time how often they should be getting treated or how long certain treatments will last.
We’ve all heard of Botox, right?! While Botox has been around for a very long time, it has become wildly more popular in recent years. I think that may be
Jill Charles, MSN, CNP American Academy of Facial Esthetics AAFE Faculty Member Most people are aware of the cosmetic benefits of botulinum toxin, also known as Botox®. But did you
Ashley Reese, MSN, RN American Academy of Facial Esthetics AAFE Faculty Member Myth 1: Botox® injections are painful Most patients describe Botox® injections as a slight pinch or say that
Introduction to Botox Treatment Botox® treatment has become one of the most widely requested cosmetic procedures in both aesthetic and medical settings. From smoothing wrinkles and frown lines to treating