I had the pleasure of spending time with Dan Browne, the CEO of Revance Therapeutics. I had my fair share of questions and here are a few of the main points about their upcoming product. Revance Therapeutics is releasing a modified product of botulinum toxin that is attached to a peptide. Their product is also […]
You have wrinkles, but you’re not certain the best way to treat them. A neurotoxin like Botox? Filler? Skincare? Fear not! Here are 3 different ways to treat your facial wrinkles, depending on the type of wrinkle you have and where it’s located on your face. What’s Your Wrinkle Diagnosis? As a doctor, you […]
Despite popular opinion, men age too! And only in the last decade have men begun to accept this unwelcomed fact and take steps towards staving off signs of aging. According to a study by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, botox use in men is up nearly 400% since 2000. But just what has changed? […]
Dermal filler, neurotoxin, lasers, micro-needling and the likes have opened up a whole new world when it comes to non surgical face rejuvenation. It used to be that if you wanted to change areas of your face, you’d almost always have to go under the knife. Thanks to modern technology, we now live in a […]
What Does Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin do? Are You a Good Candidate for Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin? What Are The Differences Between Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin? How Long Will Your Results Last? When Will You See Fewer Wrinkles and Weaker Muscles? How Long Does it take to Recover? Can I See Your Results? How […]
Micro Botox or “Baby Botox” in San Francisco with Dr. Roy Kim What is Micro Botox or “Baby Botox”? Does It Work? How Long Does It Last? Am I a Candidate for Micro Botox? What is “Micro Botox” or “Baby Botox”? As you probably know, Botox is a trademarked name for the neurotoxin made by […]
What is Xeomin? How does Xeomin differ from Botox and Dysport? What are the FDA Approved Uses of Xeomin? What Wrinkles Respond to Xeomin? How Long Will Xeomin Results Last? Can I See Your Results? What is Xeomin? Xeomin is a great injectable that is a botulinum Type A neurotoxin- meaning that when injected properly, it […]
As a plastic surgeon in San Francisco, I inject a TON of Botox into lots of different patients. My patients want to look great and save money- probably so that they can buy more high end coffee or a solar powered air conditioner for Burning Man next year. So, here are my 5 ultimate Botox […]
When I decided to move forward with breast augmentation surgery, my first question to my boss (Roy Kim, MD, the plastic surgeon performing my procedure) was, “How can I best prepare for this surgery?” Dr. Kim answered very simply, “You’re the patient care coordinator, why are you asking me?” I laughed, and realized it was […]