Neuromodulators: Botox and Dysport
Botox and Dysport are neurotoxins that work by temporarily weakening muscles to reduce the appearance of fine lines such as those in the glabella (11’s), forehead and crow’s feet (around the eyes). Neuromodulators /Toxins can be used off-label to achieve facial slimming/contouring when used in the masseter and temporal muscles, to reduce down-turning of the corners of the lips, chin wrinkling, to reduce the show of teeth during smiling (known as the gummy smile), reduce the appearance of fine lines around the mouth (known also as smoker’s lines) tighten the jaw line in some instances, and reduce the appearance of neck bands, among a few other uses. Results appear within a couple of days and can last up to 3-4 months depending on the dose and location used.
This is a simple procedure that takes minutes to perform and has minimal downtime. Side effects are uncommon and usually short-lived.
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Hyaluronic acid Fillers- Juvederm, Restylane and Belotero
HA is a natural substance found in your body. High concentrations are found in soft connective tissues and in the fluid surrounding your eyes. It’s also in some cartilage and joint fluids, as well as skin tissue. It is extracted and reformulated and now has become one of the most popular kinds of injectable fillers.
Numerous products exist on the market to address the process of aging which creates hollows in the face that can make you look tired, have bags under your eyes, give you face a flat appearance, droopy skin around the mouth that give you the appearance of jowls, radial lines around the mouth, down-turning of the corners of your mouth which gives you an unhappy appearance, sagging of the jawline and neck skin, bony hands, thinning skin, among others.
HA fillers are used to lift cheeks, smooth lines and wrinkles around nose and mouth, fill or smooth lips and vertical lines around lips. These products have different mechanisms by which they fill these hollows and contour your face, neck, hands and other locations.
Every person ages differently, and women age in different ways than men. The products constitutes an art form and are used differently in every person. We recommend you set up a consultation with one of our providers so that your specific concerns can be addressed and a treatment plan recommended.
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Juvederm Fillers
Restylane Fillers
Belotero
Non HA fillers- Sculptra and Radiesse
Sculptra helps to replenish lost collagen and activate the skin’s natural regenerative process. It is an injectable poly-L-Lactic acid preparation that is injected into the face causing your body’s own production of collagen. This non-toxic, biodegradable substance has been used for more than 40 years as suture material. Onset is gradual and usually consists of 3 injection sessions over 3-4 months or more. Sculptra is semi-permanent, but needs occasional touch –ups to maintain results.
Radiesse provides immediate lift and correction but continues to work by stimulating the body to produce its own natural collagen. Radiesse is composed of calcium hydroxylapatite suspended in an aqueous gel carrier. Over time the gel is absorbed and the body metabolizes the CaHA microspheres, leaving behind only your own natural collagen.
Radiesse can also help the appearance of volume loss in the neck, chest, arms and knees.
These products have different mechanisms by which they fill these hollows and contour your face, neck, hands and other locations.
Every person ages differently, and women age in different ways than men. The products constitutes an art form and are used differently in every person. We recommend you set up a consultation with one of our providers so that your specific concerns can be addressed and a treatment plan recommended.
More information can be found within the links provided:
