Richardson Pain & Wellness Blog

When you look in the mirror, you don’t like the wrinkles you see and decide to seek professional anti-aging treatment. You’ve heard of injections that can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, but don’t know very much about your options. If BOTOX and dermal fillers seem like the exact same treatment, you should learn about what makes these treatments unique so that you can select the one that can help you overcome signs of aging.

BOTOX and dermal fillers have been around for decades, so it may be surprising that these treatments have been trending for the last few years. However, thanks to advancements in materials and technology, these anti-aging treatments are being highlighted by social media influencers, appealing to both young and old alike.

In addition, the most recent trends entail getting BOTOX and dermal fillers in unique ways. If you are considering getting these treatments, you should know about at least some of these trends so you can decide if you want to jump on the bandwagon for yourself. Keep reading to learn about four trending ways to get BOTOX and dermal fillers!

Did you know that an estimated 10 million people in the US misused opioids in 2019 alone? The vast majority of these cases involved prescription painkillers, which can be addicting and even life threatening if not taken as directed. But if you deal with pain frequently, you may think your only option is opioids. It’s not! Keep reading to learn about chronic pain management alternatives that don’t put your health and safety at risk.

When you have work done to improve your appearance, most of the time, you simply sit back and let the provider do everything for you. But sometimes, the procedure comes with a list of things you should and shouldn’t do in the days leading up to it. Getting dermal filler injections is no different. Here are four things you need to do to prepare for dermal fillers so that you don’t experience swelling and bruising, the two most common side effects of this treatment.

When it comes to losing weight, you don’t want to take ineffective shortcuts or fads, but you know that you may need some help. While eating healthy and exercising are critical to a sustainable lifestyle, you may not have control over your metabolism—that’s where Vitamin B12 injections come in! In this post, you’ll learn why you should consider B12 shots, what they do, and how often you may need them.

After looking closely at your face in the mirror, you notice that you skin is showing signs of aging on your forehead and around your eyes. You’re not ready to succumb to wrinkles, so you decide to get BOTOX injections to turn back the clock.

However, looking ahead at your schedule, you have several important events coming up (perhaps a class reunion, a big business meeting, or re-entering dating) for which you want to look your best as well. But will the timing of your BOTOX treatments work out to your advantage? Here we answer your questions about how long BOTOX lasts, how often you can get it and other essential information!

Your knee is killing you because your arthritis is acting up again. You’ve tried icing them and taking pain relievers, but the discomfort won’t go away, limiting your activity and mobility. You’ve heard of some people getting a cortisone shot to help hurting joints, but you may not know exactly what that is. Should you ask your medical team for a steroid shot instead? What’s the difference between that and a cortisone injection? Keep reading to learn more!

As part of your health goals, you decide to eat nutritious foods, exercise, drink plenty of water, and even take vitamin supplements. However, you still don’t feel like your body is functioning as it should. There may be something missing from your routine—B12! While this vitamin can be absorbed through meat in your diet, some require an injection for the best results. How can you tell that you need these supplement injections to give your body that extra push in the right direction? Check out these four signs of B12 deficiency.

You know you have little wrinkles around your eyes and forehead, but you’ve told yourself that they aren’t that bad. Then one day you see a photo of yourself from 10 or even 20 years ago. You realize that your wrinkles are more pronounced than you thought!

People are on average about 35 years old when they start BOTOX treatments, but what if you are solidly in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or beyond? Are you too old to benefit from BOTOX injections? Time may be passing, but it’s not too late to take advantage of BOTOX!

Whether you’ve been overweight your entire life or you’ve put on some extra pounds since having a baby or the beginning of the pandemic, losing weight can feel intimidating. Especially if you need to lose a significant amount, you may have thought about seeking medical help for weight loss, but surgery seems so extreme. But medical weight loss without surgery is possible! In fact, there are three simple steps you can take to avoid going under the knife.