Dr. Mark Answers Your BOTOX & Filler Questions
Today, Dr. Mark of Mountain Radiance in Asheville is sitting down and answering some common questions we get about BOTOX and fillers from our med spa patients. So what exactly is Botox? Botox is a brand name for onabotulinum toxin A, which is a purified form of a protein produced by the clostridium botulinum bacteria. […]
What is a Nefertiti Lift? Everything You Need to Know About This Trending Treatment.
Looking for a way to rejuvenate your neck and sculpt your jawline without surgery? A Nefertiti Lift may be just what you need. Our Asheville patients love this treatment because there are no incisions or downtime required, its results are subtle (your friends are likely to notice that you look more rejuvenated, they just may […]
What should you not do before and after BOTOX?
Whether you’re a first-timer or you’ve been getting BOTOX® every few months for as long as you can remember, it’s always a good idea to refresh yourself on what you should and shouldn’t do around the time of your treatment. While it’s difficult to truly stop your Botox from doing its job, making common mistakes […]
Yes, You Should Still Get The COVID-19 Vaccine Even If You Use Cosmetic Fillers
There’s been a few reports of people who had filler that subsequently experienced some swelling where the filler was located…after receiving the COVID vaccination. So people have been questioning whether they should get the vaccine if they are using fillers, or have used fillers in…
Is there a way to make Botox last longer? Plus other FAQs, answered.
As we’ve treated hundreds of happy patients with Botox in Asheville over the years, we’ve received lots of questions on this popular treatment—here are the three asked questions.
Wedding Prep!
Injectables, A Bride’s Guide! Getting ready for a wedding, the BIG DAY is full of so many anxiety provoking issues: venue, flowers, attire, cake, guest lists, on and on—but there is one thing that doesn’t have to be stressful: your pre-wedding beauty regimen. There are…
How Much Does Botox Cost in Asheville?
You can read much more that I’ve written here about how Botox works, the risks and benefits, and about the safety profile. Cosmetic treatment with Botox is the most commonly performed procedure in the world therefore making it one of the SAFEST procedures as well….
A Dr. discusses “Botched Botox” disasters on the internet
There are many examples of bad outcomes from cosmetic procedures on the internet, just Google it. Some of these sites seem to have fake photos – pictures that have been “photoshopped” to make them look worse, many are not examples of bad Botox, but bad everything…
The REAL skinny on Botox: your questions on Botox safety, pricing and more
What is Botox®? Will it help me look younger? Isn’t it a toxin, why on earth would I want to have someone inject a toxin in my face!?! Is it safe? Won’t I get addicted? What are the risks? How much does it cost? Won’t…
Age Spots ~ Prevention and treatment!
Age spots, as Lady Macbeth said in Shakespeare’s famous play – “Out, Damn Spot!” So frustrating, what causes age spots? When we are young our melanocytes are distributed evenly throughout the skin which explains why children get that nice even tan. However, the more we…
