Local Plastic Surgeon debunks popular social media beauty myths

Vaseline can be used to suffocate ticks on dogs or humans by covering the tick completely, then working in circles until the tick pops out.

Saran wrap can be used under the eyes to lock in moisturizer and help it penetrate better at night.

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

Slugging can be very helpful for patients with dry skin.

If a patient is acne-prone, slugging can clog pores and should be used with caution.

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

Overuse of skincare products in teenagers may cause irritation because products designed for older skin may not be appropriate for teenage skin.

Tweens (ages 12-15) are blessed with a good natural protective skin barrier.

Unlike skin over age 25, tween skin does not need many products.

Tween skin only needs three things: a good face wash, a good moisturizer, and a good sunblock.

Botox is a medication that works for a length of time.

Flaxseed masks at best hydrate the skin very well, with benefits lasting approximately 6 to 8 hours after application.

Flaxseed masks are a mucin-like substance that hydrates and forms a very 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.

Patients seeking Botox should go to a reputable, board-certified doctor to avoid counterfeit products.

Some injectable products are false or fake, not made by the legitimate company, and the toxin in them can have catastrophic consequences.