BOTOX COSMETICS INJECTIONS are indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to serve glabella lines (the number 11 in between the eyebrows), forehead lines, crowsfeet (the outer corner of the eyes, bunny lines (lines on the upper sides of the nose) and certain lip lines.

When injected intramuscularly at therapeutic doses, Botox produces partial chemical denervation of the muscle resulting in a localized  reduction in muscle activity and lines are erased. 

Dr. Michael A. Fiorillo is an advanced master injector with 15 years of Botox experience.  Botox Cosmetic Injections are safe, FDA approved, with very low percentage of adverse reactions.  Dr. Fiorillo uses the smallest needle so there is no pain.  Our office has one of the lowest prices for Botox in the area.  Our Botox patients are enrolled in an exculsive program and receive a gift from Allergan the makers of Botox.

If I had a penny for every time I hear “I don’t want to look like Pam Anderson!!” during a breast augmentation consult, I would be a rich woman!

How many times a day are images of celebrities thrown in our faces, especially with all the celebrity gossip magazines, websites,  & TV shows? So much that when you hear “breast implants” your mind automatically is flashing images of a petite blond with double “D” breasts bouncing (or not!)on a beach somewhere in Malibu.  When you hear “Botox” all you can think of is one of those “housewives” on Bravo TV with a frozen face that looks like a kabuki mask!

Do I meet patients who want that look? Most certainly! Some patients are trying to achieve that look, but those patients are the minority. 95% of patients who come into our practice are the average woman…teachers, moms, nurses, your co-workers! These woman are either done having their children and want their body back to where it was pre-pregnancy or have worked very hard on themselves and have one area that bothers them so they are seeking alternatives because they have exhausted all other options. It’s OK to want to better yourself! You are not vain!

So how do you ensure that you will not wake up from surgery with large half cantelopes stuck to your chest? First of all you need realistic expectations, realize that just because you are getting implants you are not going to look like Pam Anderson… unless you want to! I tell patients to go on the internet, get a boyfriend or husband to grab a Playboy or men’s magazine or anything for that matter that can express what look you would like to achieve. Victoria’s Secret or Perfect 10 are not a good reference because the models are natural. Alot of the models in men’s magazines have a moderate enhancement which is more relateable. Secondly, when you have commited to moving forward with the surgery, you will be able to try on implant samples! Which is probably the best tool because you can get an idea of what you will look like post surgery. Most women want to go up one or two cup sizes, i.e. from an A to a C.  And last but certainly not least, finding a surgeon that understands and respects your vision. You must communicate clearly what your goals are because your idea of a “C” cup can vary from what another patient deems as a “C” cup. That is why pictures and trying them on helps!

With all these factors, you can feel confident going into surgery that you will come out looking like an enhanced version of yourself…not exaggerated!

Recently, Dr. Fiorillo and I were invited to Dallas for a weekend to see where the implants used for breast augmentation are made! I equate my excitement to Charlie and the oh-so-famous chocolate factory….seriously….children= candy….woman= breast implants, lol.

Let me start by saying Dallas is a beautiful city and truly heartland of America. I find that a company like Mentor that generates its product in America and employs Americans is hard to come by these days. The plant was pristine and designed for tours. It kind of has the philosophy of a restaurant with an open kitchen…nothing to hide!! They company allows the visitor to view and be apart of the implant start to finish. All the sterile areas have clear walls so you can see the whole process from the creation of the implant shell and its many coats to packaging.  The employees walk around in those white spacesuits too. It was very interesting to see the history of breast implants throughout the years.

Our visit that weekend also include very informative lectures on silicone implants and FDA studies. Did you know that you get more silicone absorption from underarm deoderant and other household products than from silicone breast implants?!

Mentor also offers an amazing skincare line called NIA24. The molecular structure of this cream allows it to penetrate the skin as well as create a layer on top of the skin for further protection and correction.  The reason I say “amazing” is because I have been using NIA for the past year or so and I will never go back to using anything else. My skin is clear, the tone is even, and it feels nourished. I grew up in a beach community, so years of sun damage have taken its toll. This product has corrected that damage and protects against future damage. NIA offers different creams for different types of correction so please come in and talk to Phyllis, our skin guru, about NIA!! She may have some samples for you to try if your afraid to commit to a new product by buying the full bottle. Many patients rave about it!

Overall the weekend was informative and fun!