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Overheard @ ESC: "I Only Need 1 Syringe of Botox"

February 5, 2010

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The amount of units in one syringe of Botox varies, but some patients ask why one syringe isn’t enough for the entire face. Most doctors recommend 20 to 25 units just for frown lines, which is an average amount for one syringe. If you do the math, one syringe for the entire face just doesn’t add up. Everyone is different, and some will need more Botox than others. Read More

Overheard @ ESC: "You Overcharge for Botox"

February 1, 2010

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Our prices for Botox are competitive with national averages, but some people ask why we charge more than other Botox providers. Botox has exploded in popularity over the last few years, so much so that many med spas and salons have started to offer injections. Many of these places may charge lower fees per unit of Botox, but this doesn’t mean you’ll get quality. Read More

Overheard @ ESC: "Botox Doesn't Work on Me"

January 29, 2010

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Botox works for most healthy adults, i.e. you! The most common reason Botox doesn’t work is because you weren’t given enough of the active product. Always go to a trusted doctor for Botox and don’t try to order it yourself. You could end up with diluted or even fake Botox. Read More

Show Some Love

January 26, 2010

We just kicked off our “Show Some Love” Donation Drive, to benefit People’s Community Clinic of Austin. This drive will go through the end of February and will let our staff, patients and the community to help uninsured and underserved Central Texans with quality healthcare. Read More

10+ Reasons to Visit Escobedo Skin Center

January 22, 2010

plus, escobedo skin center11. In 2010, the ESC celebrates its 11th year of service to Central Texas. We are more than a MedSpa but our procedures are still minimally invasive, requiring no sedation and little downtime.
10. ESC offers the latest and scientifically proven cosmetic products and services. We strive to research the latest trends and technologies so we can better serve your needs. Read More

Beauty Addict

January 20, 2010

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You can definitely have too much of a good thing. If Heidi Montag’s unrecognizable face staring back at you from the People cover doesn’t prove this, I don’t know what does. We’ve all seen the consequences of cosmetic overload on celebrities. Millions of dollars and surgeries later, these celebrities look more like defective dolls than people. Read More




DIY Goes Too Far

January 18, 2010

This story from CBS in Dallas reports on a new and scary trend of do-it-yourself Botox. Some women looking for a cheaper way to erase wrinkles have bought Botox and Dysport injections online or allowed a non-licensed individual inject the fillers. This practice is highly dangerous and many women have experienced bad side effects such as severe itching and swelling. Read More

Fan of the Free

January 13, 2010

If you’re like most people, you’re a fan of free things, and you’ll definitely be a fan of our January Facebook Giveaway. Follow these steps to win the free consultation, and get one step closer to being a 10+ in 2010. This contest is our way of celebrating over 10 years of service to Central Texas. Read More

Turn Resolutions into Goals

January 11, 2010

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The most popular resolutions among Americans tend to stay the same every year. We want to improve our looks, learn something new, spend more time with family and friends, take a trip, save money and the list goes on. But unless we turn those resolutions into goals, they’ll never make it past January. Read More




Protect Your Winter Skin

January 6, 2010


Take a minute to test your moisturizer out. Place a tissue on your forehead and let it stick. If the tissue stays for a couple seconds, then falls to the ground you’re in good shape. If it falls right off or sticks long enough for nearby co-workers to notice, you’re in trouble. Read More

New Year's Resolution #1: Lose Weight

January 4, 2010

In the United States, one of the most popular New Year resolutions is to lose weight. Scientists have found that the HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin) hormone helps the body to mobilize abnormal fat and make it available to the body as a source of energy and nutrients. Read More

Look 10 Years Younger in 2010

December 22, 2009

Begin the New Years looking 10 years younger. Can it be done? With the advanced technologies of today, you can look up to ten years younger with a non-invasive procedure called Thermage. Thermage offered by Escobedo Skin Center of Austin,TX, uses radio frequency technology to tighten deep into the dermis and subcutaneous tissue, while stimulating the body’s natural collagen system. Read More

The Stretch Mark Effacer

December 21, 2009

Stretch marks are one of the most common problems seen in most women today. Stretch marks are off-hue scars caused by rapid tearing of the outer skin. Naturally, most stretch marks are caused by sudden changes in the body, such as puberty, weight gain or loss, and pregnancy. In 2007, The Ultrapulse c02 fractional laser treatments reduced the appearance of stretch marks by 75%! Read More

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