Blog Category - Botox

Oct

Dermal Filler vs BOTOX®: Which Is Right for You?

BOTOX softens lines caused by repeated facial movements, while dermal fillers add volume and contour in areas that look flat or hollow. The right choice depends on whether your primary concern is wrinkles from expression or volume loss. Many people benefit from a combination of b...

Oct

Surprising BOTOX® Uses: Jaw Slimming (Masseter BOTOX), Lip Flips & More

BOTOX Cosmetic is a household name for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, but its versatility extends far beyond these standard treatments. At Rockmore Plastic Surgery, we offer innovative BOTOX applications that can enhance your appearance in subtle yet impactful ways. This blog...

Oct

How To Get A More Defined Jawline: Answers to Your FAQs

After gaining traction on TikTok, the trend for a chiseled, well-defined jawline continues to gain popularity among our male and female patients. Whether you want to tighten loose skin or enhance your facial contours, our surgical and nonsurgical jawline treatments, such as facel...

Oct

How Long Does BOTOX® or Dermal Filler Last? Test Your Knowledge With Our Quiz!

How long does BOTOX last? It’s a common question in the world of aesthetic treatments. Both BOTOX® and dermal fillers have become incredibly popular as scalpel-free ways to soften time’s traces on our appearance. Each has its own unique focus and science-backed results. Here’s a ...

Oct

How Many Units of BOTOX® Do I Need?

Study upon study shows that BOTOX® Cosmetic is a safe and effective way to prevent wrinkles—as long as you are in the hands of a skilled provider. BOTOX injections contain a form of botulinum toxin that relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles to form. But it takes an experienced ...

Oct

What Are the Side Effects of BOTOX®?

BOTOX is a household name that’s been associated with smooth, youthful-looking skin since the FDA first approved it for cosmetic use in 2002. When administered by a skilled nurse or physician, BOTOX injections eliminate frown lines, crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles, and multiple ot...

Oct

Lip Flip or Filler? Lip Enhancement Can Be Confusing

While lip enhancement continues to grow in popularity, the various options can be confusing. Should you choose a lip flip or a dermal filler? Which filler is best, JUVÉDERM® Ultra or JUVÉDERM® VOLBELLA™? The people from the Albany, NY, area we see at Rockmore Plastic Surgery for ...

Oct

Everything You Need to Know About Allē℠, the New Rewards Program From Allergan Aesthetics™

The team here at Rockmore plastic surgery is thrilled to introduce Allē, the new way to save on BOTOX® Cosmetic, dermal fillers, and more here in Latham, NY. Allē is the brand-new face of the previous Brilliant Distinctions® program from Allergan Aesthetics. This new program has ...

Oct

It’s Never Too Early: A 2-Step Guide to Effective ‘Prejuvenation’ (Updated 2024)

Whoever came up with the saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” might not have been talking specifically about wrinkles, but it certainly applies. People often think of anti-aging treatments such as BOTOX Cosmetic to reduce wrinkles, but I encourage my patients...

Oct

My 5 Favorite Tips for Wrinkle Prevention

Many of our patients who come in for BOTOX® Cosmetic at my Albany, NY practice love the refreshed results it creates. There’s certainly no denying the product’s increasing popularity, amongst men and women alike. “BOTOX injections were up by a whopping 759% in 2015 compared ...