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Botox vs Fillers: What’s the Difference?

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Both Botox and dermal fillers are popular non-surgical cosmetic procedures that can help you achieve a more youthful appearance. While they both involve injections, they work in different ways to address different concerns. Botox How it Works: Botox is a neurotoxin that temporarily paralyzes the muscles that cause wrinkles. Best for: Treating dynamic wrinkles: Lines that appear when you make facial expressions, such as crow's feet, forehead lines, and frown lines. Reducing the appearance of excessive sweating. Results: Results typically last 3-4 months. Dermal Fillers How it Works: Fillers are injected beneath the skin to add volume and fullness to areas that have lost volume due to aging. Best for: Filling in deep wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (smile lines) and marionette lines. Adding volume to cheeks, lips, and temples. Correcting facial asymmetry. Results: Depending on the type of filler used, results can last from several months to a year o...

How Stress Impacts Your Hair Health

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  Stress is an inevitable part of life, but did you know it can significantly impact your hair health? While genetics and hormonal changes are major contributors to hair loss, stress can act as a powerful trigger. When you're under stress, your body releases hormones like cortisol, which can disrupt the natural hair growth cycle. This can lead to: Telogen Effluvium: A condition where a large number of hair follicles enter the resting phase prematurely, resulting in increased hair shedding. Weakened Hair: Stress can also weaken hair follicles, making them more susceptible to breakage and damage. Scalp Conditions: Stress can exacerbate scalp conditions like dandruff and eczema, further impacting hair health. Recognizing Stress-Related Hair Loss: A sudden increase in hair shedding: Noticing more hair than usual in your brush, comb, or shower drain. Thinning hair: A noticeable decrease in hair volume or density. Scalp issues: Increased itching, flaking, or irritation. Managing St...