Frown lines and crow’s feet are what doctors call “dynamic wrinkles”. They are known as such due to the repetitive movement of an underlying muscle. As you age, your skin becomes less taut and repetitive movements such as squinting or frowning leads to the skin being wrinkled and having creases.

A ? No, ultrasound devices, like the HT-901, deliver ultrasound at frequency of 1 MHz are not to be used to treat cosmetic conditions such as wrinkles and crow's feet. This frequency can penetrate soft tissue over 3 inches (8 cm) deep and is intended to be used to treat joint and muscle pain. This device is not to be used over the face or head. See similar questions...

Several modalities exist to treat frown lines, one of which is dermabrasion. Some patients opt for a less invasive treatment such as Botox or fillers, which achieve temporary results. Other patients want more permanent correction such as a browlift with permanent treatment of those muscles that cause the deep frown lines. See similar questions...

Swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) is typically a bacterial infection of the ear canal; this differs from otitis media which involves fluid behind the eardrum. Otitis externa is most commonly caused by water getting trapped in the ear canal. It also follows injury to the skin of the ear canal caused by aggressive “cleaning” with Q-tips, bobby pins, match sticks and other devices. Most of the time, otitis media clears up with proper medication. See similar questions...

The lines that appear between your brows actually result from muscle movement and the passage of time. Two muscles are largely responsible for frown lines between the brows. When those muscles contract, they draw the brows together. As skin becomes less elastic over time, repeated frowning can result in those moderate to severe lines between your brows. BOTOX® Cosmetic works by blocking nerve impulses, which reduces the movement of those muscles. See similar questions...

I like booties that you wear over your cycling shoes. The ones that have worked best for me are made of neoprene, the same stuff wetsuits are made of. A lot depends on your feet and how good your circulation is. But these work for me around here in northern California. Of course it doesn’t get much below 35 degrees here in the winter but sometimes we get ice on the roads and I usually average around 17mph on rides, which makes it colder with wind chill. See similar questions...

In Peyronie’s disease, penile curvature is caused by an inelastic scar or plaque that shortens the involved part of the tunica albuginea of the corpora cavernosa when erection happens. In about one third of patients, scarring involves the dorsal and ventral aspects of the shaft. The offsetting plaques may make the penis straight but shortened or may have a lateral bend. See similar questions...

The cause of Zenker’s diverticulum is not precisely known, though there are several hypothesis researchers have conjectured about. Some thoughts include reflux, baseline high cricopharyngeal muscle contraction, unusually weak posterior cervical esophageal wall, etc. It could also be a combination of factors. However, upon further study, none of these ideas have explained why some people develop it and others do not. The formation of the pouch does not appear to be hereditary. See similar questions...

We use our facial muscles for smiling, frowning and other expressions and, over time, prominent lines may be formed in the outer layers of skin. Botox can be injected into these overactive muscles to cause temporary paralysis and smooth these problem areas. Botox works best for dynamic wrinkles or those wrinkles that are caused by expression or muscle contraction. See similar questions...

Several modalities exist to treat frown lines, one of which is laser. Some patients opt for a less invasive treatment such as Botox or fillers, which achieve temporary results. Other patients want more permanent correction such as a browlift with permanent treatment of those muscles that cause the deep frown lines. See similar questions...

Common reasons why your child’s feet or legs may look different from each other is an in-toe or out-toe deformity on one side or a foot or arch that is flatter on one side or the other. If you’ve noticed that there are differences between your child’s feet or legs it may be a sign that something isn’t quite right. If you think your child might fit this description schedule an appointment for your child with us. See similar questions...

Yes. As we stated above, frown lines are one of the most common reasons that patients seek browlifts. Patients tell us about hearing comments such as "she looks angry" when, in fact, they are very good natured. Frown lines are more often the effect of the corrugator muscles and premature aging. Some of the deepest lines may not completely resolve, however they will be significantly improved. Adding a finishing touch with filler or resurfacing options provides optimal results. See similar questions...

Collagen, Restylane, and Hyaloform plus may all work in this area, depending on the depth of the furrow. Dr. Spence often injects BOTOX® along with the filler to prolong the effect of the filler. When the muscles are relaxed the furrows are less deep and the fillers last longer. See similar questions...

We provide the point of connection outlets, jacks, and wiring within the work areas. You will have to contact your service provider for final connection to this service. See similar questions...

The wrinkles around the eye and sagging eyebrows cannot be treated with eyelid surgery and are better treated with other procedures, such as a brow lift. See similar questions...

Meniere’s disease is a disorder that produces a group of symptoms: sudden attacks of whirling dizziness, tinnitus or head noise, a feeling of pressure or fullness in the ear, and a fluctuating hearing loss. While the underlying cause is not known, it is believed to result from a fluctuation in the pressure of fluid that fills the inner ear. An attack may last from a few hours to several days. See similar questions...

Almost all implantable cardioverter-defibrillators have built in circuitry to pace the heart, in addition to familiar "zapping" function to correct V-Tach or V-Fib, when the heart beats too fast. The pacing function starts if the heart beats too slowly. That happens to many of us, especially when we sleep, because some of the anti-arrhythmic medicines we take do slow down the heart beat. See similar questions...

Several modalities exist to treat frown lines. Some patients opt for a less invasive treatment such as Botox or fillers, which achieve temporary results. Other patients want more permanent correction such as a browlift with permanent treatment of those muscles that cause the deep frown lines. See similar questions...

Vendors may contact the general numbers of the departments listed on the Monroe County website and ask the receptionist to direct them to the appropriate person responsible for purchasing that particular product or service. See similar questions...

A Chiropractic Physician (DC), receives much the same basic education as a Medical Doctor (MD) and Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), All three professions are trained in primary care diagnosis. However the focus of the MD is the utilization of drugs and surgery (hence the title of “Medical” Doctor), the chiropractor is trained on manual medicine (treatment by hand) and therapy, while the DO focuses on Medicine and Drugs with trends towards conservative care. See similar questions...