Cosmetic Dermatology Archives - Page 3 of 3

Juvederm

Juvéderm is an injectable gel that gently reverses many signs of aging around the nose and mouth. Results last about 6-9 months. You will experience a reduction in moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds instantly! Receive the customized injectable gel treatment in a quick in-office visit with minimal downtime. Return to your usual routine looking and feeling better than ever!

Voluma

Voluma is an injectable product that adds volume, lift and restores youthful contour to the cheek area. It is made with hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in the body that works with collagen and elastin to give volume and support to the skin. Voluma is a great option to give you back that youthful look to your skin, with results lasting up to two years.

Sculptra

Sculptra® is an injectable product that restores and corrects the signs of facial fat loss by replacing lost volume. Facial fat loss, or lipoatrophy, is the loss of fat beneath the skin, which can result in sunken cheeks, indentations, and hollow eyes. Sculptra provides a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness, improving the appearance of folds and sunken areas, giving you that youthful plumped skin. The results from Sculptra® are not immediate but they are long-lasting. In a clinical study, results lasted for up to two years after the first treatment session in most patients.

Botox Q&A

How does BOTOX® work?

BOTOX® is an injectable neuromuscular agent that works by blocking the signals between the brain and specific muscles. Normally, these signals “tell” the muscles to contract during facial movements and expressions like smiling or frowning. When the muscles contract, they tug on the overlying skin, forming lines and creases. Over time, repeated facial expressions and movements cause these lines to become deeper. By blocking nerve signals that cause muscle contractions, the lines and wrinkles don’t form.

Can BOTOX® be used to treat any kind of wrinkles?

No, BOTOX® is only used to treat lines and wrinkles that form as a result of muscle contractions – so-called dynamic wrinkles. These include the crow’s feet, forehead lines and the lines that form between the brows. Sometimes BOTOX® can be used to treat tiny lines around the lips. Wrinkles that form as a result of sun and environmental exposures, illness, stress, age and gravity (called static wrinkles) are treated with chemical peels, dermabrasion or injectable cosmetic fillers that “plump up” the skin and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Can BOTOX® be used in combination with cosmetic fillers?

Yes, many patients have injections of both BOTOX® and cosmetic fillers to treat both dynamic and static wrinkles to treat wrinkles anywhere in the face.

Do BOTOX® injections hurt?

BOTOX® is injected with a very fine needle and most patients report little to no discomfort during treatment. Afterward, cool compresses can be lightly applied to the area to reduce swelling, but it’s important not to rub the area to avoid moving the BOTOX® solution outside of the treatment area, which can decrease the effects.

How many injections will I need during each treatment session?

That depends on the area that’s being treated. A careful evaluation prior to injections will determine the number and location of the injections to achieve optimal effects based on your personal treatment objectives.

How long do the results last?

The effects of BOTOX® treatments last about four months. Many patients find repeated treatments help soften lines and wrinkles so they can wait longer between “touch-up” treatments.