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What Are Neurotoxins?
Neurotoxins are effective wrinkle relaxing treatments that help prevent and minimize fine lines and wrinkles by weakening the muscle underneath. These treatments can specifically target and soften the appearance of crow’s feet, forehead lines, frown lines between the eyebrows, lines around the lips, and a gummy smile. Neurotoxins can also be used for an eyebrow lift or a lip flip.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are a popular cosmetic treatment used to restore volume to the face, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. These soft, gel-like substances are injected beneath the skin to achieve a more youthful appearance.
What Are Chemical Peels?
A chemical peel is a technique aimed to enhance the skin’s appearance on the face, neck, chest, back, or hands. It involves the application of a chemical solution that penetrates underneath skin to increase exfoliation of outer skin or cell turnover. This end results is new healthy glowing skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon will I see results from Neurotoxins?
Results can be seen as early as 2 days, but it can take up to 2 weeks to see the full effect
How long does each neurotoxin last?
It depends on where it is injected and the patient, but on average Botox/Dysport can last up to 3 months and Daxxify can last up to 6 months.
What are the benefits of neurotoxin injections
- Prevents early signs of aging
- Improves the appearance of skin
- Minimizing chronic migraine pain
- Reduces wrinkles
- Treats severe underarm sweating
Should I do anything specific post treatment?
For neurotoxins, avoid massaging the area, laying down for 6 hours, extensive exercises, and excessive heat.
For dermal filler, it is important to ice the treated areas after your treatment to minimize swelling, bruising, and tenderness
Where are the common areas to inject filler?
- Lips
- Cheeks
- Chin
- Nasolabial Folds
- Jawline
- Marionette Lines
What can i expect at my first injectables appointment?
Your injector will do a full assessment and discuss your areas of concern. Your provider will then develop a personalized treatment strategy aimed at achieving your objectives over several months or even up to a year, if necessary. It’s important to note that one syringe of filler equals 1/5 of a teaspoon, which means achieving complete correction might require more than one syringe. Rest assured, we will thoroughly review the total cost of the treatment with you before any injections are administered.
How long does dermal filler last?
It depends on which filler you use, where it’s injected, and the patient. On average dermal filler last between 6-12 months.
Does it hurt?
A very small needle is used for neurotoxins, so typically patients experience little to no pain during or after the treatment
Dermal filler injections can vary widely from person to person, influenced by individual pain thresholds, and the area of the face being treated. To minimize discomfort, practitioners often use dermal fillers that contain a pre-mixed local anesthetic, like lidocaine, which helps to numb the treatment area as the filler is injected. Additionally, some clinics may apply a topical numbing cream to the area before the procedure begins, further reducing potential pain.
When will I see results of a chemical peel?
Results from peels are commonly noticed 1-2 weeks after treatment.
What are some potential side effects of chemical peels?
Peeling, redness, itching, tightness and potential swelling.
What are the benefits of chemical peels?
- Reduce the appearance of fine lines
- Minimize pores and acne scars
- Even out your skin texture
- Target pigmentation
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