Treatments
What each treatment is, what the sources say, and what to ask a provider.
Botox: what it is, what the label says, what to ask
Botox is a prescription injection that temporarily softens certain facial lines. Here is what the FDA-approved label and the FDA say about it, and what to ask a provider.
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Chemical peels: what they are, what ASDS says, what to ask
A chemical peel uses a solution to make the top layers of skin come off. Here is what the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery says about the three depths, healing times and risks.
CoolSculpting: what it is, what the FDA says, what to ask
CoolSculpting is a brand name for fat freezing (cryolipolysis). Here is what the FDA and ASDS say about how it works, what it is not, and the risks, including rare ones that may need surgery.
Dysport: what it is, what the label says, what to ask
Dysport is a prescription botulinum toxin injection. Here is what its FDA-approved label and the FDA say about its cosmetic use, and what to ask a provider.
Hydrafacial: what it is, what the maker says, what to ask
Hydrafacial is a brand of multi-step facial. Here is what the maker says it includes, what ASDS says about microdermabrasion and peels, and what we could not find.
IV therapy: what the sources say, and what to ask
IV therapy gives fluids, vitamins or minerals through a vein. Here is what a medical review and the FDA say, what we could not find, and what to ask.
Juvederm: what it is, what the FDA says, what to ask
Juvederm is a family of hyaluronic acid fillers. Here is what the FDA, ASPS and ASDS say about hyaluronic acid fillers, the risks, the FDA warning about unapproved Juvederm, and what to ask.
Kybella: what it is, what the label says, what to ask
Kybella is a prescription injection for fat under the chin. Here is what its FDA-approved label says about what it does, the risks, and what to ask a provider.
Laser hair removal: what it is, what AAD says, what to ask
Laser hair removal uses laser light to treat unwanted hair. Here is what AAD, ASDS and the FDA say about visits, results, risks and who should do it.
Lip filler: what it is, what the FDA says, what to ask
Lip filler is a gel injected under the skin of the lips to add fullness. Here is what the FDA and a plastic surgeons' society say about it, including the risks and what to ask a provider.
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Microneedling: what it is, what the FDA says, what to ask
Microneedling uses fine needles to make tiny punctures in the skin. Here is what the FDA, AAD and ASDS say about what it is used for, the risks, including an FDA warning on RF microneedling, and what to ask.
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Sculptra: what it is, what the FDA says, what to ask
Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid filler given in a series of visits. Here is what the FDA and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery say about how it works, how long it lasts, and the risks.