Botox as a Cream

Ladies,
Just a FYI.
Botox is going to be available as a cream.  It is in stage 2 approval from the FDA.  I don't know if you will still have to go to the Dermatologist's office or if you can apply it yourself at home.
I have never used Botox but this might change my mind!

Injection or Cream.  Which would you choose?

                                                                            

Harris S. Hausen, M.D.

I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting the good doctor.  Or should I say the great doctor.  I cannot wait to visit Medical Aesthetics of Woodbury, the practice of  Dr. Harris S. Hausen, which is located at 370 South Oyster Bay Road in Plainview, New York.  I am hearing such rave reviews about his work.  Hands of gold is what my friend, Shari, is telling me.
I think that all of us (well, at least I do) would like to turn back the hands of time a few years.  Actually I would be thrilled if I could look as I did ten years ago.  It's funny that back ten years I was so critical about the way that I looked and now when I look back I say to myself that I looked pretty darn good!  I guess I will say the same thing (G-d willing) ten years from now.  But....yes... BUT... things on my face bother me and I would like to freshen myself up a little.  I guess everyone has a part of their face that bothers them the most.  For me it is the bottom half of my face.  It's not that my crows feet or  those two lines between my eyes are okay with me, it's just that my jawline has dropped and it really, really bothers me.  I feel like this drooping is very aging and I feel young and want to look the best that I can look.  I don't want to look like someone else.  I want to be the best me that I can be.  I am hesitant regarding surgery and it is also extremely costly, but,  I do think that the only way to lift the jowls IS by surgery.  I am certainly hoping that Dr. Hausen can prove me wrong!  I know that there are fillers to  plump up my lines.  I probably will try a little filler by my mouth.  But what I really want to know.......can my face be tightened without surgery?
My friend, who is a patient of Dr. Hausen, or should I say a huge fan just dropped off his brochure to me.  I am reading it like I am a kid in a candy store.  I am so excited to see all the procedures that Dr. Hausen offers.  What is more impressive is that Dr. Hausen performs all procedures personally.  Which means that if you are getting a laser treatment it is done by Dr. Hausen, himself, not by a technician.
Dr. Hausen offers many exciting procedures.  Following are some of the procedures that are offered.

• Abdominal Sculpting
• Age Spots Removal
• Botox
• Body Sculpting
• Cellulite Reduction
• Chemical Peels
• Laser Skin Tightening
• Lip Enhancement & Lip  Plumping
• Restylane
• Leg Vein Reduction
• Hand Rejuvenation
• Thermage Skin Tightening (Eyes, Face, Neck, Arms, Legs, Body)
• Thigh Contouring

For a complete list please click here to visit Dr. Hausen's website.

What I think that is so important and impressive is that my friend Shari told me that Dr. Hausen talks to you first.  Maybe I should clarify and say that Dr. Hausen listens to you first.  He spends a lot of time getting to know you and really understanding your needs.  I am told that Dr. Hausen has a very kind, soft voice and that he is calming and reassuring.  My friend Shari received Juverderm as well as Botox and Laser Skin Tightening,  loved the results and said that it was painless! Sounds good to me!  Sign me up!!!

Ladies......I will keep you posted on my visit to Medical Aesthetics of Woodbury!
                                                                        


Harris S. Hausen, M.D. has been invited to lecture and present his research at medical conferences throughout the United States and Europe and is the author of numerous papers and contributions to the medical literature.  He has been selected seven times by the Consumers' Research Council of America as one of America's Top Physicians.  Dr. Hausen is a Fellow of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and is a Member of the International Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology, the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine, the American Society for Photodynamic Therapy, and the Harvard Medical School Postgraduate Association.  

Medical Aesthetics of Woodbury!
 Dr. Harris S. Hausen

            370 South Oyster Bay Road

    Plainview, N.Y. 11803

                                                (516) 931.2525                                            

Beyond Creams, Scrubs and Serums

Plump it up!

Do you ever wonder how the stars over fifty look so young.  There, of course, are many contributing factors.  Lifestyle I would say is probably the number one factor.  Definitely eating right and exercising.  Getting enough sleep.  Having good relationships with family and friends.  Staying out of the sun and using sunscreen!  Make-up application is also key! (please read my post on make-up)  What else do these celebs do for their skin?

•   Beyond creams, scrubs and serums there are Injectable Fillers. The most popular are the hyaluronic - acid fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm.  These fillers plump up moderate to deep wrinkles.  Restylane and Juvederm are used for  the nose to mouth lines as well as around the mouth.  Because these two fillers are non-animal based risk of allergic reaction is supposed to be eliminated.   Results last from three to six months. 
•   Botox is used for relaxing lines around the eyes and forehead.  Botox paralyzes the muscles beneath the wrinkles.  Again, results last from three to six months.
•   Fraxel laser (skin resurfacing). This laser treatment works deep within the skin and it will increase collagen production which will in turn plump up your skin.    
•   Chemical Peels  (This is the only procedure that I have had so far.  I had a mild peel. It really does freshen your skin and clear up any acne that you might have.  Expect your skin to peel and flake for about a week after the procedure.) 
•    Thermage (skin - tightening)  This procedure interests me the most.  Tightening the skin without an invasive surgical procedure.  I have read that the results are wonderful but the procedure is a little uncomfortable.  Results are seen after the first treatment and continue to improve in the days to follow.

These procedures are costly and can possibly have side effects so research is extremely important to help you find a doctor who will help you attain the best results.