Botox
Botox as Antidepressant
People who received Botox injections for various conditions reported depression less often compared to patients who did not receive the injections for similar diagnoses, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. This observed anti-depressive effect of Botox injections in the forehead has been reported previously, as well. Interestingly, this study has found that it may…
Read MoreFor Men: Aging Doesn’t Discriminate So Why Should Cosmetic Treatments?
Age doesn’t discriminate between males and females, and neither does the treatment that can help both achieve younger-looking skin. Though women make up the largest group of patients who choose cosmetic treatments for aging-related concerns, Pittsburgh BOTOX® specialist Dr. Roxana Barad, of Aesthetic Skin & Laser Center in Pittsburgh, is seeing an increase in men…
Read MoreForever young? It’s not just a dream
If you want to look 21 forever, the time to start thinking about how to achieve that is NOW, even if you’re only in your 20’s and have nice wrinkle-free smooth skin. So, how can you future-proof your skin and you appearance? When it comes to treating the signs of aging, many people used to…
Read MoreAchieving Beauty Should Not Be Painful
Is fear of pain keeping you away from getting the aesthetic treatments and procedures you want? If so, you are not alone. One of the most common concerns for patients before trying a new aesthetic treatment or service is: will it hurt? Most treatments don’t hurt. With some, like Botox® Cosmetic injections, you might feel…
Read MoreIt's Not Your Fault: It's Genetics
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”https://www.aestheticpittsburgh.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/genetics.png” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” animation=”left” sticky=”off” align=”left” force_fullwidth=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” /][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Deep laugh lines, jowls and wrinkles aren’t necessarily just caused by age. 60% of how your skin develops is intrinsically determined by the genetics that were passed down to you. Only…
Read MoreRBF – Get Your Own Mona Lisa Smile
Reading the Sunday New York Times Style Section, I came upon an article featuring the gorgeous and cool, yet sometimes sinister-looking photos of female celebrities. Some were young, some were old, but one factor lumped them together. They suffer from what is now called (I kid you not) RBF – Resting Bitch Face! The title…
Read MoreThe End of Tired Looking Eyes?
It’s hard to calculate the number of times my patients have asked me whether it’s possible to remove dark circles from under their eyes. This is a particularly difficult dilemma in some cases, as when the circles are the result of genetic factors. In truth, just as pert noses or rosy lips are inherited characteristics,…
Read MoreDoes Your Smile Detract From Your Appearance?
Many have lovely teeth, but a gummy smile that is unappealing. The New York times recently featured this aesthetic concern that can often be readily treated with Botox. We have been offering this non-surgical treatment for years, and want to put the word out that this is available here. Below is a reprint of the…
Read MoreBotox As a Cure for Depression? More Than a Myth
One of the joys of my practice is observing the mood of my patients instantly change for the better after Botox and/or other injectables. Of course, we attributed that lightening of the mood and happier demeanor to feeling better because we look better. But, recent studies have shown that there is more than meets the…
Read MoreThe ‘Selfie’ – the Quickest Way to Get Your Face on the Internet and Into the Aesthetic Skin & Laser Center!
The other day, a new patient walked into my office holding her smart phone. That was a bit unusual inasmuch as when I meet a new person, I expect that we will give each other our full and undivided attention. Within a moment, however, I understood why the smart phone was actually important to our…
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