We are proud to offer a variety of Injectables.
Neurotoxins
Used for wrinkles and lines in the crow’s feet, forehead, between eyes, chin, gummy smile)
BOTOX®
Botox injections work by weakening or paralyzing certain muscles or by blocking certain nerves. The effects last about three to twelve months, depending on what you are treating.
HOW BOTOX® COSMETIC WORKS
A combination of factors can cause facial lines. It’s not just about the cellular changes that may occur, or reduction of collagen, or damage caused by free radicals from the sun and the environment.
Repeated muscle contractions from frowning, squinting, or raising eyebrows cause skin to furrow and fold, gradually resulting in the formation of facial lines. BOTOX® Cosmetic works beneath the surface and temporarily reduces the underlying muscle activity that causes moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines in adults – to help them look visibly smoother.
HOW OFTEN CAN SOMEONE GET BOTOX®?
Ideally, you should get Botox treatment every 3 to 4 months. Most people get it every 3 months. Some can get away with treatments every 3 ½ or 4 months, but those people tend to be in their 20s.
WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE TREATMENT
Avoid alcohol, aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs.
Be patient.
Beware of complications.
Know the side effects.
Think long-term.
WHAT TO EXPECT WITH TREATMENT
Some patients receiving BOTOX® Cosmetic report the injections feel like a pinch. You may begin to notice a visible smoothing of frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines within 24 to 48 hours, with results lasting up to 4 months for moderate to severe frown lines in adults.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is not a permanent treatment. If you discontinue treatment the moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines will gradually return.
WHAT DOES BOTOX® FEEL LIKE WHEN IT STARTS TO WORK?
Once Botox begins to take effect, usually three to five days after treatment, you should feel no discomfort or abnormal sensations. In cases where too much Botox has been injected into a muscle, patients may experience a feeling of heaviness at the injection site.
CAN I GET BOTOX® AND FILLERS AT THE SAME TIME?
You can inject BOTOX® and filler at the same time in the same place , but they are usually injected into different planes of the tissue. Even though they are injected into the same areas of your face, one is injected into the muscle and one may be injected under the skin or in the skin.
MAKE SURE YOU ARE RECEIVING AUTHENTIC BOTOX®
Only BOTOX® Cosmetic is backed by more than 16 years of published studies. It uses a unique manufacturing process, and its potency is measured in units that cannot be compared to any other product. This is why there is no such thing as “generic” BOTOX® Cosmetic.
Did you know the FDA has stated that BOTOX® Cosmetic is “non-interchangeable”? That means its safety and effectiveness cannot be claimed by another product. The potency – or strength – of BOTOX® Cosmetic is measured in scientifically defined units that cannot be compared to any other product, due to its unique manufacturing process. There are no substitutes for our product. People who are prescribed a biologic product have a right to know exactly what they are receiving; be sure to ask for BOTOX® Cosmetic by name.
ASK TO SEE THE LABEL
Only BOTOX® Cosmetic has been evaluated and approved by the FDA to help make moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines temporarily look better in adults. Make sure you receive authentic BOTOX® Cosmetic – by taking a few simple steps.
Ask to see the vial of BOTOX® Cosmetic that the specialist will use during your treatment. The vial will have the BOTOX® Cosmetic logo and also have a holographic image that says “Allergan”. If the vial has another logo or marking, then it is not BOTOX® Cosmetic.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is manufactured by Allergan in a state-of-the-art facility under the strictest quality and safety standards. Every vial is filled and sealed in a completely sterile environment where the air is filtered and refreshed in excess of 200 times an hour.
Jeuveau®
Jeuveau® is a botulinum toxin type A injection used in the treatment of wrinkles. It’s also sometimes called the new Botox® or “Newtox” for short because it’s a new version of the same active ingredient used in original Botox® Cosmetic injections.
While Jeuveau® shares some similarities with Botox®, there are key characteristics that make this injection stand apart from other botulinum toxin injections.
WHAT AREAS OF THE BODY SHOULD BE TREATED WITH JEUVEAU®?
Jeuveau® is perhaps best known for its ability to treat frown lines (glabellar lines).
Two separate trials reported by the FDA found that 67 percent and 71 percent of people saw significant improvements after receiving these injections. This is compared to a 1 percent improvement reported in the placebo groups.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT
Unlike cosmetic surgery, there’s no downtime needed for wrinkle injections. You may go back to work and resume other activities as normal. However, be sure to avoid rubbing the site of your injections so that the active ingredients don’t spread and cause side effects.
The effects of botulinum toxin injections will naturally wear off after several weeks to months. You will need to schedule a new round of injections to maintain your results, but you should wait at least 3 months between each treatment.
Xeomin®
Xeomin® (incobotulinumtoxinA), made by Merz Pharmaceuticals, is approved by the US FDA for the treatment of adults with cervical dystonia or blepharospasm and Moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows. Xeomin® is made from the bacteria that causes botulism. Botulinum toxin blocks nerve activity in the muscles, causing a temporary reduction in muscle activity.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT
Unlike cosmetic surgery, there’s no downtime needed for wrinkle injections. You may go back to work and resume other activities as normal. However, be sure to avoid rubbing the site of your injections so that the active ingredients don’t spread and cause side effects.
Dysport®
Dysport® (abobotulinumtoxin A) is an injection for wrinkle treatment. This noninvasive procedure temporarily decreases muscle movement in the target areas to soften the appearance of glabellar lines, the vertical wrinkles most prominent on your forehead in between your eyebrows. It’s also sometimes used for certain medical conditions.
HOW DOES DYSPORT® WORK?
Dysport® belongs to a class of injections called neuromodulators. Other injections in this class include Botox® and Xeomin®. All use a form of botulinum toxin, but they’re used to target different areas of your face.
Neuromodulators like Dysport® reduce the appearance of lines by relaxing and limiting the movement of muscles around the injection site. Your doctor injects a small amount of the substance directly into your muscle.
As your muscles relax, the skin above them becomes smoother, thereby reducing wrinkles. It’s important to note that these effects are only temporary.
Decreasing movement is meant to prevent the formation or deepening of wrinkles, which are caused by repetitive movement over time, along with heredity and aging.
TARGETED AREAS FOR DYSPORT®
Dysport® targets glabellar lines. These vertical wrinkles are located on your forehead. They most often start to form in between your eyebrows during early adulthood. As you age, they can become more prominent due to decreased elasticity. They can also become more noticeable when you squint, giving you a frowning or angry appearance.
Dysport® is intended for people who have moderate to severe glabellar lines only. If you have mild wrinkles of this nature, you may not qualify for this type of procedure.
Sometimes Dysport® is used in adults and children with severe muscle spasticity of the limbs. Dysport® is FDA-approved for use in treatment for lower limb spasticity in children, spasticity in adults, and cervical dystonia, which affects neck and head movement.
KYBELLA®
WHAT IS KYBELLA®?
Kybella® is a nonsurgical injectable technique used to target the fat beneath the chin. The process uses a series of deoxycholic acid injections to target the fat cells in this area. No incisions are required, and the downtime is minimal in most cases.
HOW DOES KYBELLA® WORK?
Deoxycholic acid is a bile acid, naturally produced by your body to help absorb fat. Kybella® injections use a synthetic form of this as an injection. Once injected, the acid destroys fat cells beneath the chin area so it can’t store fat anymore. Make sure that a trained healthcare professional administers your Kybella® injections since deoxycholic acid can kill other cells in the process as well.
Before the procedure, your healthcare provider will mark the injection sites with a marker and may administer a topical numbing agent or ice pack to ease any pain or discomfort. Usually 20 to 30, and up to 50, injections are used under the chin. The acid then works gradually to kill fat cells, which are metabolized by the body over the following weeks.
The number of treatment sessions necessary varies for each person. Multiple treatments might be needed to reach optimal results. You can receive up to six Kybella® treatments, with at least one month between each session.