BOTOX® is injected into specific areas and creates temporary loss of
muscle tone, resulting in a reduction of the lines of the upper face
and forehead, and the deep furrows between the eyebrows to produce a
pleasing effect. After treatment, the overlying skin remains smooth
and unwrinkled while the untreated facial muscles contract in a
normal fashion, allowing normal facial expression to be unaffected.
BOTOX® injections take about 10 minutes to perform and last an
average of 3-4 months. After 3 or 4 injections, BOTOX® has been
noted to have a long-lasting effect in the elimination of frown
lines, forehead wrinkles and crow's feet.
No sedation or local anesthetic is required, and you can resume
normal activities immediately. You can even drive yourself home or
back to the office. The effect of BOTOX® is seen within 2-5 days
after the injections.
Unlike collagen, there are no allergies associated with BOTOX® and
again, there may be long-lasting or permanent effect. The side
effects, which most commonly involve bruising at the injection site,
are minimal and temporary.
BOTOX® is an excellent treatment for forehead lines, Crow's feet and
frown lines.
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Collagen
Collagen is a
naturally occurring protein found in the second layer of skin (the
dermis) which “plumps up” the skin, joints, bones and ligaments.
Injections counteract the effects of gravity, sun exposure and years
of facial muscle movement by filling out sunken areas and smoothing
lines for a rejuvenated look. Results may begin to fade in a few
months, depending on the patient’s age, genetic background, skin
quality, lifestyle and body site. Because of this, and because
injections cannot improve severe wrinkles or deep folds, the
procedure is often combined with facial resurfacing or plastic
surgery for a more satisfying and longer-lasting outcome
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CosmoDerm™ and CosmoPlast™
CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast are the first FDA approved human collagen
fillers commercially available. Both of these products are highly
purified, human-based collagen that is developed under controlled
laboratory conditions and is similar to collagen normally found in
the skin. CosmoDerm is used to correct fine lines, wrinkles, lips
and shallow scars in thin-skinned areas. CosmoPlast is used to fill
in deep lines, furrows, lips and scars.
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Restylane® and Pearlane® it's twin in every way except particle size,
is a cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the
skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds of all
types. It is also used to increase fullness and enhance the lips,
define the lip line, fill scars and restore facial areas that have
lost their youthful appearance
Juvederm® is an natural Hyaluronic Acid dermal filler
that restores the lost volume that occurs with ageing,
smoothing away facial lines, wrinkles and folds. It may
also be used to improve hollowing beneath the eyes,
enhance and define the lips or contour facial features
like the chin and cheeks.
Juvederm, like Restylane®, is comprised of hyaluronic
acid which is an essential natural component found
within our skin.
Juvederm® gel is composed of a higher concentration of
cross-linked hyaluronic acid than Restylane®. Because of
this cross linking, Juvederm® has a softer more natural
look and feel after being injected. Some report fewer
bumps and less discomfort with Juvederm® and that the
results last around 8 months, as compared to 6 for
Restylane®.
Radiesse™
Radiesse is non-surgical injectible filler most commonly used for
facial contouring and lip enhancement. It is an ideal solution to
smooth and revitalize key areas of your face such as smile lines,
frown lines, lines between your nose and mouth and on the upper lip.
It will reduce blemishes such as acne scars and restore fullness and
definition to the lips and cheeks. Radiesse is time-proven so it is
safe; FDA approved, and delivers a high level of facial rejuvenation
with immediate and long lasting results.
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