What's the difference between Botox & Fillers?

Okay, I will admit it... When I started with Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery a little over a year ago, I had no idea what Botox was and that it was any different than a "filler." In fact, I often used them interchangeably thinking they were the same thing. Yes, I am the one who was guilty of confusing patients EVERYWHERE on the Botox vs. Filler dilemma. Well, I am here to set the record straight and  explain it to you in a way that even I can understand!

Let's first start off by describing what Botox Cosmetic is. Botox is a treatment that is used to treat wrinkles, usually around the eyes (crows feet and between the eye brows) and the upper face (those stubborn creases we get on our forehead). Wrinkles are caused by the muscles under our skin pulling our skin as we make facial expressions. The Botox product is then injected into specific muscles of the face, injecting the product into the muscle reduces muscle contractions so they cannot pull the underlying skin, helping to stop the source of wrinkles. Botox usually lasts up to anywhere from three to four months, patients are advised to get retreated every three months for optimal results. Our physicians are skilled in knowing exactly how much Botox to use to treat your area of concern and where they should inject it to achieve your desired wrinkle reduction, while still looking natural.

To sum it all up, Botox works by keeping the muscles that cause us to form wrinkles from moving, helping to stop the wrinkles you have from showing and stopping deeper or new wrinkles from forming.

Check out before and after photos of a Botox Patient:

So, now you ask.. and this is different from Fillers...because? 

Fillers do just what they sound like, they fill areas that have lost volume due to aging. With age we often see a loss of volume in areas on face like the lips, cheeks, chin and smile lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines). Fillers are injected into the skin to fill up where age has stripped us of volume (thanks a lot old age) and they remain there from any where from six to 18 months, some may last longer. While in your skin the filler attracts water to the treatment site, and encourages collagen formation around the site as well; thus, the plumping effect is achieved by the combination of the filler, the increase of water and the new formation of natural collagen.

Basically, Fillers work by filling up areas that have lost volume or wrinkles that have formed due to aging, by plumping up the area. The "plumping effect" helps to give a more youthful, refreshed and rejuvenated appearance to treated patients.

Check out before and afters of Patients after using Juvederm (a filler we use at our office) below: 

Now you can see how Botox and Fillers are really different but how both are excellent at meeting the unique needs of each and every patient. Our providers are trained and highly skilled in both Botox and Fillers and would love to meet with you to discuss how they can help you.

 For more information on Botox and our  Fillers or to schedule a free consultation call (404) 296-8000 or visit our website: www.atlantadermatologyexperts.com 

For the Love of Latisse

Here at Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery we are all big lovers of Latisse. In fact almost our entire staff of Doctors, Physician Assistants, Nurses, Marketers and front office staff use it and love it. We recommend Latisse to many of our friends, family members and patients because we want them to fall as deeply and madly in love with Latisse, as we are. Day after day we get complimented on our long, thick and voluminous lashes and with a grin across our faces each of us can thank, Latisse!

So now you ask, what in the world is Latisse? Well, Latisse is the only FDA-approved prescription treatment for hypotrichosis (having inadequate or not enough eyelashes) used to grow eyelashes, making them longer, thicker and darker. Pretty cool, huh?


Next question on your list is probably, how soon will I see results? Latisse provides gradual results. In the clinical trial users saw significant improvement by 2 months. Many of our patients continue to see results and see their best results after 4 months.

Now comes to the answer to your question about applying Latisse and the routine. Latisse is simple to apply and takes less time than brushing your teeth. Simply wash your face of all make-up, remove your contacts and before you go to bed, apply Latisse. To apply Latisse: simply drop a drop of the Latisse Solution on to an included brush and swipe across your eyelid (where you apply eyeliner) and then do the same for the other eye. VIOLA! You are finished with your Latisse routine!

There are a few possible side effects that are important to discuss with Latisse. The most common are eye itching and eye redness, these were reported by about 4% of patients in the clinical trials. Latisse solution may cause other less common side effects, which occur on the skin close to where Latisse is applied. These include: skin darkening, eye irritation, dryness or redness of the eyelids.

Latisse is a prescription formula and must be prescribed by a doctor. We are happy to offer Latisse at Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery and any of our Dermatological and Cosmetic providers would be happy to tell you more about Latisse or help you get started!

For more information on Latisse call Atlanta Dermatology & Laser Surgery at (404) 296-8000 or Visit our website: www.atlantadermatologyexperts.com

Want to see more results? Check out our Atlanta Dermatology & Laser Surgery's Latisse Spokeswomen who took the "Latisse Challenege" and had AMAZING results!

Written by: Mackenzie Stratton, Marketing Manager-- Atlanta Dermatology & Laser Surgery

Final Lattise Results from Laura Peacock

My experience with Latisse has absolutely blown me away.. the results are better than I had imagined! At this point, I can hardly imagine how short and thin my eyelashes were before I started the process and I definitely wouldn’t be able to go back! Although my eyelashes have grown tremendously, they still look so natural. Before I started Latisse I was always envious of others who had thick and long lashes, now people give me compliments on my eyes all the time! My eyes pop more and experimenting with eye makeup is so fun more fun because I really feel like you notice the look – it’s the lashes that finish off the look to perfection! I have been able to tell so many friends about the product and my experience with Atlanta Dermatology and Laser surgery. Some people are hesitant to try it out and invest in the product but when they take a look at my results, they can really see the value!

 

In the beginning, I applied the product daily. Now that my lashes have reached the length and thickness that I want, I apply the latisse three times a week to keep them at this point. Not only do I use much less letting the Latisse last longer, but I don’t worry when I miss an application. All of the compliments I’ve received has improved my confidence and overall happiness with my look. Lashes seem so small and insignificant, until you see the results and the improvements it makes. I love my lashes and would definitely recommend anyone and everyone to try it out! Thank you Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery for this exciting experience!

Want the proof? Check out Laura's Lashes, they'll blow you away!

Laura before Latisse

Laura after one month of Latisse

Laura after two months of Latisse

Laura after three months of Latisse

Laura after four months of Latisse**


**Laura began using Latisse less frequently after 3 months, best results are seen with using Latisse daily.

For more information on Latisse, Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery or any of our products or procedures call (404) 296-8000 or visit our website: http://www.atlantadermatologyexperts.com/ 

Mackenzie's Final Latisse Check In

Happy New Year everyone! 2012 is finally here (yes, I do realize I am a couple months belated..) and it's the perfect time to start using Latisse. I am so thrilled by my final results and I am constantly getting compliments on how long and full my eye lashes are. Since I've now been using Latisse since July my eyelashes are at their fullest potential. My fullest potential has proved to impress me, I had no idea my eyelashes were capable of being this long and full. The best part is now that I've been using Latisse for a while I am able to only apply Latisse a few times a week and still keep my beautiful lashes. I am so grateful that I was given this opportunity to try Latisse at Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery and will continue to recommend Latisse to my family, my friends and poor innocent random strangers that I encounter :)

Still aren't sold on Latisse? Check out my before and after pictures below and see for yourself how Latisse works! The pictures below are my eyelashes without any maserca or make up so they are raw results to show you how amazing Latisse is.

Before Latisse

After 1 Month of Latisse

After 2 Months of Latisse

After 3 Months of Latisse

Final Results, After 4 Months of Latisse

 Final Results of Latisse after 4 months, with Mascara

For more information on Latisse or any other products or procedures offered by Atlanta Deramtology and Laser Surgery call (404) 296-8000 or visit our website: http://www.atlantadermatologyexperts.com/ 

Tammy's Final Latisse Check In!

I have completed my four months of Latisse.  I can’t believe my eyelashes!  I would have never imagined that I could have long, thick eyelashes, but I do! It is so cool to have my family and friends tell me that they can really see a big difference. I even had a friend notice them from across the table while we were having lunch. When I wear my sunglasses, my lashes actually touch them.  I have to pull my sunglasses out a little to keep them from touching.  Using Latisse is something that I have not grown tired of doing.  It has become a part of my nightly routine.  I would highly recommend to anyone who wants longer eyelashes to definitely try Latisse.  I tried it and I am so glad I did! 

Check out Tammy's journey with Latisse: 

Before Latisse

1 Month after Latisse

2 Months after Latisse

3 Months after Latisse

4 Months after Latisse



For more information on Latisse or the other services/procedures offered by Atlanta Dermatology & Laser Surgery call (404) 296-8000 or visit: www.atlantadermatologyexperts.com 

The Best 3 Month Relationship I've Ever Had...

Well, I'm happy to announce that my love affair is still going strong, in fact.. I'm even thinking of making things permanent.... with Latisse I mean. I am so amazed by how beautiful my eyelashes have gotten since starting Latisse, just 3 months ago. Prior to using Latisse, my eyelashes were so bright blond, short and fragile.. I had to put on so much mascara just to make it look like I had lashes. Today, I am happy to announce that my eyelashes are perfect. It's hard being known as the girl with the most perfect eyelashes in the world, but someone has got to do it, right? But really... my eyelashes have gotten darker, thicker, stronger and best of all, longer.

I cannot even count the amount of times I get asked on a weekly basis if I am wearing fake eyelashes, I always smile, because first of all.. I love talking about my eyelashes & second of all I get to tell them "No, these are my eyelashes, thanks to Latisse!" I was super skeptical of Latisse before I started it because I have really light skin & light eyes, so I was nervous about what could happen, I'm happy to report, I've had no bad side effects and I am a very happy Latisse user. I recommend Latisse to everyone and have gotten my friends and family members, hooked! Having beautiful eyelashes makes you feel so much better about yourself and best of all, helps women with the ever tough dilemma of deciding whether to leave the house without mascara on. With Latisse you can ditch it and leave the house knowing that you still have fabulous looking eyelashes.

I've got one more month left on my "Latisse Challenge" and to be honest.. I can't really imagine how much more they could even grow, but I've said that before... Stay tuned for my check-in at 4 months!

Check out Mackenzie's Lash Growth with Latisse:

Before Latisse

After 1 Month of Latisse

After 2 Months of Latisse

After 3 Months with Latisse

For more information on Latisse, or Atlanta Dermatology & Laser Surgery visit our website at: www.atlantadermatologyexperts.com or call (404) 296-8000


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Written by Mackenzie Stratton, Marketing Manager, Atlanta Dermatology & Laser Surgery

Three Months of Latisse with Laura

Three months in and I have the most amazing, healthy eyelashes! They are incredible. I have had people ask me if my eyelashes are real even when I don't have on mascara. For Halloween this year it was the first time that I did not have to purchase the dreadful glue on lashes. The best part about my long, dark lashes is that I don't feel like I absolutely have to put on mascara to leave the house real quick. The compliments keep pouring in, everyone wants to know how to have lashes as long as mine-- Thank you Latisse and Atlanta Dermatology and laser Surgery. I have gotten to the point where I am not using Latisse everyday, my application routine has stayed the same, I just skip a day or two between applications. I still have zero side affects, but my lashes continue to grow and darken. I love my eyelashes!

Laura's Latisse Progress:

Before Latisse

One Month With Latisse

2 Months With Latisse

3 Months with Latisse

Laura will see full results after using Latisse for 4 months. For more information on Latisse, Atlanta Dermatology and Laser Surgery or any other services offered, please visit our website http://www.atlantadermatologyexperts.com/ or call (404) 296-8000.