New research suggests Botox can impact interpersonal communication. Botox (onabotulinum A) is one member of a class of neurotoxic medications that blocks muscle activation. Injecting Botox into facial muscles underneath wrinkles causes relaxation of those…
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The purpose of our three primary types of smiles. There are three primary types of smiles: the affiliative smile, the enjoyment smile, and the dominance smile. The affiliative smile involves a simultaneous raising of the corners of the mouth with the formation…
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Face masks force us to rely on the eyes and foreheads for social cues. Cicero once described the face as a picture of the mind and the eyes as its interpreter. In a world where many aspects of our everyday lives have been altered with limited human exposure…
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For a “face reboot,” let’s talk cheek. Cheeks can affect your appearance in several ways. If your cheeks are sunken, shallow, or very flat, it can throw off the sense of symmetry and overall facial harmony. This imbalance can make other features,…
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