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Only a doctor can administer procedures such as laser resurfacing to tighten skin, Botox and collagen injections, and write prescriptions for oral hormone-replacement drugs to soften lines and wrinkles. And only a doctor can bill like one. Prices vary from $600 for a Botox injection to $1,200 for two laser skin-tightener treatments. "An aesthetician can only generate $100 to $200 per hour," Denese says. "A doctor in a medi-spa practice can generate $2,000 for four Botox injections in one hour. That's what makes a medi-spa profitable...
...medi-spa and increased revenues 40%, to $450,000, in 2003. She positioned her medi-spa as an affordable alternative to plastic surgery. "If a client can't afford a $9,000 face-lift, he or she is more likely to spend $3,000 on a rejuvenation package of collagen and Botox injections, microdermabrasion facials and chemical peels," Avis says...
...fuller, poutier lips are your goal, but surgery scares you, you have new options to plump things up. Venom Gloss by DuWop contains such essential oils as cinnamon and ginger, which cause blood to rush to the surface, prompting a collagen-free, bee-stung pout as well as a warm, tingly feeling. Jaqua offers a similar reaction in three confectionary flavors: peppermint stick, creamy cocoa and marshmallow whip. Says Cristina Bartolucci, co-founder of DuWop cosmetics: "Irritating the lips just a touch creates a full and beautiful look." Another product, Plump Your Pucker gloss by the Balm, promises to make...
This is true of all fillers: the doctor you choose may be as important as the substance he or she uses. "Any material is only as good as the person who's injecting it," says Brandt. "Collagen put in the wrong area could actually accentuate wrinkles." On the other hand, dermatologists point out, a skilled technician may be able to transform your face over a lunch break...
...points out, can cost $700 to $900 for something that lasts just half a year. A face-lift, by contrast, costs between $4,000 and $6,000 but generally lasts 10 to 15 years before requiring touch-ups. Taylor is concerned that women will become addicted to their biannual collagen fix. "What doesn't get talked about enough," he says, "is whether we are creating filler junkies...