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Across the United States, the industry is being dramatically affected by a reduction in the number of new clients coming and those who are coming in are opting for less expensive services. Even well-heeled clients<\/p>\n

\"Botox<\/a>

Botox Injections<\/p><\/div>\n

are trying to get a little more for their dollar. Gabriel Chiu, D.O., of Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Inc., said there is an inclination toward frugality and a more \u201ccreative\u201d approach to beauty maintenance. Instead of fat transfer to the hands under anesthesia ($4,000-$6,000), some clients are opting for Radiesse rejuvenated hands ($1,300). And rather than a traditional face lift ($10,000-$15,000), some clients are opting for a filler (Radiesse, Restylane, or Juvederm) in the cheek area along with an advanced facial chemical peel and Botox to eliminate fine lines and wrinkles.<\/p>\n

This article was originally published in Aesthetic Practioners News <\/a>and this excerpt is being reprinted with permission. All rights reserved.<\/a><\/p>\n

Dr. Dolores Kent shows how to do botox injections<\/a> and dermal filler techniques<\/a> in Aesthetic VideoSources new DVD’s. Stop by our website to view free excerpts. You can also watch Malinda McHenry show you a wide variety of chemical peel techniques<\/a> in her 4 new chemical peel videos<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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