INJECTABLES

Injectables target over-activity in facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkling especially in between the eye and forehead. It works by actually reducing the contractions of the muscles that cause those persistent frown lines that have developed over time.

Botox is INACTIVATED Botulinum toxin that temporarily binds to muscles and decreases their contraction. Initial improvement and reduction in contraction can take up to 7-10 days and may last up to 4-6 months, although results may vary. In clinical trials, nearly 90% of men and women surveyed rated the improvement in the appearance of frown lines between their brows as moderate to better 1 month after treatment. The injections take approximately 10-15 minutes and there is virtually no downtime. After the procedure is done initially you may feel some mild pressure or headache. Gradually, the muscles injected will decrease their contractility. Botox will not radically change your facial appearance. You can still frown or look surprised—without the wrinkles and creases between your brows. There is no numbness and sensation is fully intact. For Botox injections we use very fine needles as well as anesthetic cream and ice to keep the patient as pain free and comfortable as possible. Pain is minimal. And again all procedures are performed by Board Certified Physicians.

Over time, the natural volume of youthful skin begins to diminish as wrinkles and folds form. Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler, a natural building block of our body's own collagen that helps build fullness and hydration in the skin. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that plays a vital role in hydrating your skin and replenishing its natural volume. No allergy skin tests are needed prior to receiving treatment. It is an injectable gel under the skin that instantly restores your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds or add fullnss to lips. The amount used is up to you as the patient and all injections are performed by board certified physicians with a keen aesthetic eye. It will not look fake, just fabulous! Juvederm is the only hyaluronic acid filler approved to last up to 1 year. And almost 90% of all study volunteers who were treated with both Juvéderm® injectable gel and another dermal filler preferred Juvéderm. In addition, Juvederm injectable gel is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is proven to be safe and effective for persons of color. Prior to injection we use anesthetic cream and ice just prior to the injection. Most patients say that they feel pressure and the pain is mild depending on the location of injection. The injection process takes only about 15 minutes and results are immediate. Plus, there's minimal recovery or downtime. So you can step right back into your life.