At the Polacek Center for Plastic Surgery in Providence, RI, we offer personalized, non-surgical solutions to help you achieve a refreshed and youthful appearance. Two of the most popular treatments we provide are BOTOX^® Cosmetic and the JUVÉDERM^® line of dermal fillers. While both can enhance your appearance and address common signs of aging, they work in very different ways. BOTOX^® Cosmetic BOTOX^® Cosmetic is an FDA-approved injectable that minimizes the appearance of wrinkles caused…

BOTOX^® Cosmetic is widely known for its ability to smooth out wrinkles and fine lines, but its applications extend beyond the forehead and crow’s feet. One lesser-known yet highly effective use is mentalis BOTOX^® injections, which target the mentalis muscle located in the chin. The mentalis muscle plays a crucial role in the movement and expression of the lower face. Over time, repeated movements can cause dimpling or a “cobblestone” appearance on the chin, as…

BOTOX Cosmetic^® is one of the most popular solutions for reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, providing a smoother and more youthful aesthetic. However, many patients express concern about aging despite their BOTOX^® regimen. While BOTOX^® typically lasts between three to six months, there are several strategies you can employ to help extend its effects and maintain your refreshed look for as long as possible. 1. Choose an Experienced Injector The skill and…

Millions of people worldwide have chosen BOTOX^® Cosmetic to help counter signs of facial aging. Individuals looking for ways to smooth facial wrinkles and prevent creases from getting deeper may find BOTOX^® injections to be an ideal solution. The non-surgical process usually only takes a few minutes and results can emerge within 7-14 days. Most patients enjoy their new rejuvenated look for 3-5 months, and sometimes longer with regularly scheduled sessions. Patients often arrange their…

Lori Polacek, MD discusses the reasons why more young patients are opting to receive BOTOX^® Cosmetic to prevent signs of aging. Cranston, Rhode Island — Since its FDA approval in 2002, BOTOX^® Cosmetic has helped countless patients diminish moderate to severe lines between their eyebrows, called frown lines. While the cosmetic injectable has traditionally been used for those with noticeable lines, Dr. Lori Polacek, a board-certified plastic surgeon in the Providence area, reveals the solution…

As we settle into the new year, with the holidays behind us and the snow still coming down, we start to get ready for the spring weather and the events that lie ahead in the months to come. Maybe it’s your wedding—or maybe it’s your grandchild’s wedding. Are you representing your office presenting at a nation-wide meeting? Are you being interviewed on TV? Whatever the occasion, you deserve to look your best. We get lots…

Ah, January! The month of New Year’s resolutions and short-term solutions that include unattended gym memberships, crazy fad diets and more distracting office chatter of how everyone will make this their year to “change.” Change is good and change is inevitable—but we are not the first to tell you that change comes from within! Rather than setting numerous, overwhelming goals that tend to cause anxiety rather than relief, take some time to target the areas…