A dermatologist’s guide to anti-aging treatments, from Botox to peptides to salmon sperm facials

November 4, 2026 / 7:00 AM EST / CBS News

Dr. Elizabeth Hale, my dermatologist, has shared expert advice about melanoma and skin care do's and don'ts — and now she's bringing us answers to questions about a wide range of popular anti-aging treatments.

With years of experience as one of the leading dermatologists in the country, Hale knows about everything from botulinum toxin injections (like Botox) and laser treatments to Intense Pulsed Light and various fillers — and can also fill us in on newer trends like peptides and more outlandish-sounding social media crazes like salmon sperm facials.

Here are some of her insights on procedures that could help you achieve healthy, natural- looking results — and which ones you may want to steer clear of.

Botulinum toxin injections, like Botox, are the most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedure performed in the United States, accounting for about half of the total.

Hale says she and her sister, also a dermatologist, perform that type of injection "every single day" at their dermatology practice, CompleteSkinMD.

Knowing how it works can help patients determine which of the various types may be right for them.

According to Hale, Botox "selectively weakens" muscles by…

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