Local Plastic Surgeon debunks popular social media beauty myths

Vaseline applied to ticks can suffocate them, allowing safe removal by working circles around the tick until it pops out.

Saran wrap can be used to lock in moisturizers in the under-eye area for better penetration at night.

Slugging is helpful for patients with dry skin.

Slugging is applying Vaseline or Aquaphor on top of moisturizer to lock in extra hydration.

Slugging can clog pores in acne-prone individuals.

Teenage skin already makes its own collagen and is well-nourished.

Some skincare products marketed to teens may irritate their skin because they are formulated for older skin types.

Tween skin (ages 12-15) has a good natural protective barrier and needs only three products: face wash, moisturizer, and sunblock.

Skin over age 25 differs from tween skin in its needs.

Botox is a medication that works for a length of time, whereas flaxseed masks provide only temporary hydration.

Flaxseed masks hydrate skin well and may provide benefit for 6 to 8 hours after application.

Flaxseed masks create a mucin-like substance that forms a thin layer giving the illusion that something is not moving, but the effect is short-lived.

Flaxseed probably does better as a nutritional supplement taken orally than as a topical mask.

Counterfeit or fake Botox products not made by the legitimate company can contain toxins that have catastrophic consequences.