Casey Powell PA

Botox is the brand name of a popular neurotoxin used by cosmetic injectors.  It received FDA Approval in the late 1980s when it was discovered that Botox could effectively treat ailments such as blepharospasm (uncontrolled blinking) and strabismus (lazy eye).  Cosmetic Injectors have been using Botox for years to successfully treat facial lines, forehead lines, smile lines, and crow’s feet.  Injected Botox blocks the signals from the nerve to the muscles, thus preventing them from forcibly contracting and tightening.  This causes facial lines and wrinkles to relax and soften.  More than 5 million Botox injections are administered each year. BOTOX SANTA MONICA     Is Botox the Only Neurotoxin Available? Botox is one of several different Neurotoxins on the market.  Each one behaves differently when injected into the muscle.  Therefore, patients with a wide range of cosmetic goals and/or concerns can uniquely benefit from each diff...

Until recently, the term “Face Lift” was synonymous to an expensive invasive surgical procedure with long recovery, anaesthesia risks, and the possibility of post-surgical revisions.  A plastic surgeon was the only option for this procedure.  However, with the recent advancements in the nonsurgical aesthetic medical industry, the need for invasive facial surgery may very well become a thing of the past. Nonsurgical options for improving the looks of our skin, lifting lax tissue and stimulating collagen can result in much better results compared to the old surgical face lift and are much less expensive in today’s world.  With the recent advances in Aesthetic Medicine, there are many options to consider before opting for the traditional surgical procedure (i.e. skincare, lasers, botox, the thread lift and, of course, injectables).  Facial Fillers have become the gold standard in producing dramatic results for many happy patients who wish to enhance their appearan...

Cosmetic Laser Treatments have become a paramount solution in effectively addressing a host of skin irregularities including facial lines, blemishes, redness, sun damage and acne scars.  Several varieties of laser treatments using different laser energies effectively target and remedy each particular diagnosis.  Light/Photo energies target and remedy pigmentation and redness issues.  Thulium and Erbium energies are an effective treatment for skin resurfacing.  Finally, Radio Frequency Energies are effective for deep skin tightening.  In all laser scenarios, as the treatment area heals, the end result is a significantly improved and revitalized appearance without the need of full cosmetic surgery.   Below are some of the more popular laser treatment options which are available. ThermiSmooth RF :   ThermiSmooth RF heats the treatment area at a selected therapeutic temperature to contract collagen molecules and stimulate collagen prod...