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About Botox
BOTOX is a popular cosmetic treatment to replenish your youthful features and make you feel renewed. Millions of people benefit from BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment every year. Men and Women world-wide enjoy the rejuvenating effects of BOTOX. Looking great dramatically influences the way we feel about ourselves and the way people interact with us every day.
BOTOX is a purified protein that causes tense muscles to relax. Originally this was useful in the treatment of many neurological conditions. Doctors using this groundbreaking medicine noticed that, as a side effect, deep lines in patients’ foreheads softened and their skin smoothed out. Since then BOTOX has been used to successfully treat wrinkles and facial creases. BOTOX is most often used on lines around the eyes (also known as “crow’s feet”) or frown and forehead lines
How Does BOTOX Work?
BOTOX is injected with a fine needle into specific muscles just under the skin and does not require anesthesia, resulting in only minor discomfort, not pain. In general, you may notice results within a day or two but the full effect takes up to 2-3 weeks to show and will last 4-6 months before a repeat treatment is recommended. The reason you need to repeat treatment is that muscle action eventually returns and the wrinkles begin to reappear. As you continue with treatments you will likely notice that the return of wrinkles or lines becomes less severe over time since you are virtually training your muscles to relax.
Are There Side Effects?
The whole process is incredibly quick and requires almost no down time for recovery. You will be able to return to your normal activities the same day but avoid strenuous exercise for the first 24 hours. Do not massage the treated areas as this may result in drooping which then takes another few weeks to resolve. There may be minor pain or swelling at the injection site and on rare occasions, headaches which will resolve in 24-48 hours. It is best to avoid alcohol starting at least one week before the procedure. You should also stop taking aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications two weeks before treatment to reduce bruising.
Is BOTOX Right For Me?
Because only you know what look is right look for you, it’s important to discuss treatment and expectations with your healthcare provider. During a consultation, he will determine if BOTOX is right for you, plus how much product is appropriate to enhance your look.
About Juvederm
JUVEDERM is an effective & safe non-surgical treatment used to smooth your skin and return your facial contours to their naturally youthful & healthy state. The active ingredient is hyaluronic acid (HA) which is actually a naturally-occurring sugar found in your body. It stimulates collagen production in your skin and retains water, instantly restoring unwanted lines, enhancing lips, cheeks and jaw-line as well as other areas.
Benefits include added volume and definition of facial features while maintaining a natural, symmetrical and enhanced appearance. You can restore fullness in your cheeks or chin, improve lips, jaw-line and plump up smile lines. Depending on your goal, JUVEDERM can be used for many different purposes.
How Does Juvederm Work?
Juvederm is applied with a fine needle just under the skin. Beforehand, the doctor may use an anesthesia to numb the area, however, it is not necessary since the treatment is not painful and will only cause minor discomfort. Afterwards, the areas of injection may be massaged gently.
The whole process will only take 15 minutes to an hour, depending on the area which is being treated. There is also minimal recovery time so you can return to you regular activities the same day.
For your first visit be prepared to answer your doctors questions about your medical history, including any medication you may be taking or allergies you may have. Your doctor will examine your skin and measure the depth of your wrinkles or folds to better discuss the level of treatment that is appropriate for you individually.
Are There Side Effects?
A week before your procedure, it is recommended that you avoid taking aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs which thin the blood. This will reduce the risk of bruising at the injection site.
It is suggested that you avoid strenuous physical activities or excessive sun and heat exposure as well as the consumption of alcohol, at least for the first 24 hours. Also, be careful about application of make-up. This will help reduce the chance of some possible side-effects like redness, itching, swelling or bumps. These reactions are usually mild to moderate and resolve within 7 days or less. Applying an ice pack for a brief period of time may be helpful if you notice some of these reactions.
Is Juvederm Right For Me?
Juvederm results are immediate. Results vary for each person but the benefits are proven to last up to one year with one treatment. You may want to re-touch at points to maintain an optimal improvement in your look. Because only you know what look is right look for you, it’s important to discuss treatment and expectations with your healthcare provider. During a consultation, he will determine if Juvederm is right for you, plus how much product is appropriate to enhance your look.
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About Restylane
Restylane is an injectable gel filler which adds volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). Restylane can be used individually to add volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds).
How Does Restylane Work?
Our skin changes as we age. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did. And while how your skin ages will depend on a variety of factors, the Restylane family of products may be able to help. Restylane works immediately by adding volume to smooth away wrinkles. A clear gel formulation of hyaluronic acid, Restylane is specifically formulated to act like your body’s own hyaluronic acid, and eventually breaks down naturally.
Are There Side Effects?
Side effects may include swelling, redness, pain, bruising, or tenderness. These are typically mild in severity and normally last less than 7 days in nasolabial folds and less than 14 – 18 days in lips. Swelling may be more likely in patients under 36 years, and bruising may be more likely in patients over 35 years.
Is Restylane Right For Me?
Because only you know what look is right look for you, it’s important to discuss treatment and expectations with your healthcare provider. During a consultation, he will determine if Restylane is right for you, plus how much product is appropriate to enhance your look.
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