Injectables

BOTOX® Cosmetic

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple, no surgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows, wrinkles and assortment of other treatments in people from 18 to 65 years of age. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

How long does the procedure take?
Following the consultation, the actual procedure takes less than 15 minutes. Since there is no downtime you can do it at lunchtime and no one would know you had it done!

How does BOTOX® work?
BOTOX® is injected into a targeted facial expression muscle, blocking impulses from the nerve to the muscle, thereby relaxing the muscle so it does not contract. This causes the overlying skin to become smoother, with fewer lines and wrinkles. After treatment, the skin remains smooth and unwrinkled, while the untreated facial muscles contract in a normal fashion, allowing normal facial expression and feeling to be unaffected.

How quickly will I see results?
BOTOX® usually starts relaxing the treated area within several days, but the full effect may not be realized for two weeks.

How long will BOTOX® last?
The effects last between 3-4 months on average but everyone is different.

Restylane

Restylane enhances your natural looks by restoring your skin’s volume, creating softness and revitalizing your appearance.

What areas can be treated?
Restylane treatments can be used to smooth out facial lines, create fuller lips and shape facial contours, such as cheeks and chin. It is a subtle approach to enhancing looks naturally. The most common areas treated are:

• from the nose to the angle of the mouth (the nasolabial folds)
• lips (enhancement)
• cheeks and chin (shaping)
• back of the hands, décolletage, face (skin rejuvenation)
• between the eyebrows (the glabellar lines)

How long do the Restylane treatment effects last?
Duration depends on many factors, such as skin type, lifestyle, age, the degree of perfection demanded by the patient and the injection technique of the practitioner.

• Facial lines and facial shaping: follow-up treatment is usually needed after 6-12 months
• Lip enhancement: follow-up treatment is normally needed in about 6 months
• Skin rejuvenation and deep hydration: after the initial intense treatment of 3 treatment sessions every 2-3 weeks, follow-up sessions are normally recommended around every 6 months