Botox Myths vs. Facts: What a Nurse Practitioner Wants You to Know
Few treatments are surrounded by as much misinformation as Botox. For a treatment that has been used safely in medicine for decades, the myths have a surprising amount of staying power. Here is what tends to get misunderstood, and what actually happens when the...Microneedling vs. RF Microneedling: Which Is Right for Your Skin?
Medically reviewed by Deborah Lenchus, MSN, APRN · Last reviewed July 2026 Microneedling is one of the most versatile things I do — but there are two main kinds, and picking the right one makes a real difference. Here’s how I think about traditional...Melasma Treatment: Why Cosmelan and Lasers Work When Creams Don’t
Medically reviewed by Deborah Lenchus, MSN, APRN · Last reviewed July 2026 If you’ve been fighting melasma with drugstore creams and getting nowhere, you’re in good company. Melasma is one of the most stubborn pigment problems I treat — but...How Long Does Botox Last? A Nurse Practitioner’s Guide
Medically reviewed by Deborah Lenchus, MSN, APRN · Last reviewed July 2026 One of the first questions people ask me is simple: how long does Botox actually last? The short answer is three to four months for most people. The longer answer is that it depends on a...Ozempic Face: Restoring Facial Volume After GLP-1 Weight Loss
Medically reviewed by Deborah Lenchus, MSN, APRN · Last reviewed July 2026 GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have transformed weight loss for many people. But as the pounds come off — often quickly — many notice their...