“Filler” is short for dermal filler, which is a product that is injected into the skin to add volume. The most common type of fillers are made of hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring molecule found in the skin. HA (hyaluronic acid) is a gelatinous matrix that surrounds the cells and when you are […]
Self Care may be a catch phase you have been hearing more often lately. Especially as we emerge from the pandemic and its ramifications, we all feel like we deserve a little TLC. This may include getting a massage or a facial, receiving injectable such as botox or filler, getting your nails done or your
First of all, Botox is just a brand name for a naturally occurring protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, that works by preventing the release of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine from axon endings at the neuromuscular junction. In plain old English, it’s a protein that stops the muscles from contracting in the areas where it
