Debunking 5 Common Botox Myths

Debunking 5 Common Botox Myths

Many people think of Botox injections and immediately consider the source. Botox injections are made using small quantities of the Botulinum toxin. While the toxin itself can produce potentially dangerous effects when ingested, the amounts used in Botox injections are not considered significant to cause illness. Furthermore, numerous studies have proven that Botox injections, when administered by a qualified professional, are safe and highly effective.

Sculptra 101: What Is It And Why Should You Get It

Sculptra 101: What Is It And Why Should You Get It

As we start to age, particularly when we reach our 30s, our natural collagen production begins to decrease, leading to weakening in our cell structures. Our skin becomes thinner and we begin to see wrinkles or sagging in some areas.

Skincare Acids

Skincare Acids

A simple walk down the beauty product aisle at the store or browse through an online shop's beauty catalog can be a confusing experience these days. There are hundreds of skincare products with a wide array of chemicals, ingredients, and other elements that can be challenging to pronounce.

FALL SKINCARE TIPS

As the season’s change and the holidays approach, so too does the colder, crisper weather that can irritate your skin. Fall weather, although far less harsh than winter in some parts of the country, can be unpredictable and lead to a host of skin challenges. The approaching cold weather, coupled with a slow increase in indoor heating, draws moisture from the air and your skin. Below are a few steps you can take to get your skin fall-weather ready.

More on Laser Hair Removal

More on Laser Hair Removal

With the arrival of warmer weather, shorts and bathing suits relocate from winter storage to daily rotation in our summer wardrobes. But with the pleasant onset of sunny days comes one small problem-how to keep our skin looking warm weather-ready.

What You Should Know About Laser Tattoo Removal

What You Should Know About Laser Tattoo Removal

Over the past five thousand years, the process of tattooing has evolved along with the popularity of the art. People perceive tattoos in different ways. Some view tattoos as a form of permanent artistic expression or cultural significance. Tattoos also commemorate a meaningful message or event, such as a child's birth or a loved one's death. Then there are occasions when we get tattooed as a dare that we later wish to remove.

A Beginners Guide for Fillers

A Beginners Guide for Fillers

If you have noticed lines and wrinkles when you look in the mirror, you may have started considering ways to get rid of them. Wrinkles occur for many reasons, including natural aging, sun exposure, and repetitive facial movements. But, just because they appear does not mean we have to live with them! Today there are several options available at med spas like Upkeep Med Spa to help you reduce the visible signs of wrinkles.

What are Lip Wrinkles?- How To Treat Them

Lip wrinkles have many names. People may call them lip lines, lipstick lines, or smoker's lines. Lip wrinkles are those little vertical lines that form on the lips of adults as they age. Unfortunately, they are frustratingly challenging to get rid of but getting rid of them (instead of trying to cover them) can easily take ten years off your appearance!