Botox & Fillers
A more youthful face can be yours in just minutes with a fast, non-surgical treatment
As you age, your face changes. There are treatments that can help retain a more youthful look. Injectable fillers and gels including Botox, Dysport, Juvederm and Restylane can help improve the surface appearance of your skin without surgery. Latisse is a liquid that can help you grow longer, fuller eyelashes.
Overview
As you age, your face changes. There are treatments that can help retain a more youthful look. Injectable fillers and gels including Botox, Dysport, Juvederm and Restylane can help improve the surface appearance of your skin without surgery. Latisse is a liquid that can help you grow longer, fuller eyelashes.
Putting Your Best Face Forward
Deciding which type of non-surgical facial treatment is right for you depends on how much change you want to see and how quickly you want results. Your doctor will work with you to decide the best treatment plan to reach your goals.
Non-surgical options to improve the appearance of the face include:
Botox
Botox is a prescription medication injected into the facial or neck muscles in order to temporarily reduce the appearance of fine lines between the eyes, in the brow area, eye area, near the mouth (smile lines) and on the neck. Made from purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, Botox reduces the activity of the muscles that cause frown lines and smile lines. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. After Botox, you will notice immediate improvement in moderate to severe frown lines with results lasting up to four months.
Dysport
Dysport is an injectable medication, similar to Botox. Once injected, it acts to weaken the muscles in order to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your face and neck.
Juvederm
Juvederm is a gel filler that is applied underneath the skin using an injection. The gel is infused with Lidocaine so you experience minimal discomfort. Results last up to one year, and include smoothed fine lines and reduced appearance of wrinkles.
Restylane
Similar to Juvederm, Restylane is a gel filler applied underneath the skin in order to smooth away fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Infused with Lidocaine, the gel is a relatively comfortable way to achieve immediate results that may last up to one year.
Latisse
If your lashes are thin or falling out, Latisse can help encourage them to grow longer, thicker and darker. Latisse is a liquid, similar to applying mascara. For best results, Latisse should be applied on a regular basis.
What To Expect
Putting Your Best Face Forward
Deciding which type of non-surgical facial treatment is right for you depends on how much change you want to see and how quickly you want results. Your doctor will work with you to decide the best treatment plan to reach your goals.
Non-surgical options to improve the appearance of the face include:
Botox
Botox is a prescription medication injected into the facial or neck muscles in order to temporarily reduce the appearance of fine lines between the eyes, in the brow area, eye area, near the mouth (smile lines) and on the neck. Made from purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, Botox reduces the activity of the muscles that cause frown lines and smile lines. It is the only treatment of its type approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. After Botox, you will notice immediate improvement in moderate to severe frown lines with results lasting up to four months.
Dysport
Dysport is an injectable medication, similar to Botox. Once injected, it acts to weaken the muscles in order to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on your face and neck.
Juvederm
Juvederm is a gel filler that is applied underneath the skin using an injection. The gel is infused with Lidocaine so you experience minimal discomfort. Results last up to one year, and include smoothed fine lines and reduced appearance of wrinkles.
Restylane
Similar to Juvederm, Restylane is a gel filler applied underneath the skin in order to smooth away fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Infused with Lidocaine, the gel is a relatively comfortable way to achieve immediate results that may last up to one year.
Latisse
If your lashes are thin or falling out, Latisse can help encourage them to grow longer, thicker and darker. Latisse is a liquid, similar to applying mascara. For best results, Latisse should be applied on a regular basis.
Your surgeon will give you specific instructions to follow before your procedure. Be sure to tell your surgeon about any medications you take on a regular basis.
Preparing For
Your surgeon will give you specific instructions to follow before your procedure. Be sure to tell your surgeon about any medications you take on a regular basis.
Most patients do not experience any side effects following injectable fillers or gels. Ask your surgeon about possible allergic reactions and what symptoms you should look for, depending on your specific treatment. Contact your doctor right away if you notice any unusual symptoms after your procedure.
After Your Facial Treatment
Most patients do not experience any side effects following injectable fillers or gels. Ask your surgeon about possible allergic reactions and what symptoms you should look for, depending on your specific treatment. Contact your doctor right away if you notice any unusual symptoms after your procedure.
Talk to your doctor before undergoing non-surgical facial treatments including injectable fillers or Latisse to make sure you understand what to expect. You might ask questions such as:
- Will the injection hurt?
- Do you use any numbing cream during the procedure?
- How long does the procedure take?
- How long will it take to see results from an injectable filler or gel?
- Is there recovery time after the injection?
- How long until I apply makeup or lotions to my face after the treatment?
- If I use Latisse, can I still wear my regular mascara? Are there any risks associated with these treatments?
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Talk to your doctor before undergoing non-surgical facial treatments including injectable fillers or Latisse to make sure you understand what to expect. You might ask questions such as:
- Will the injection hurt?
- Do you use any numbing cream during the procedure?
- How long does the procedure take?
- How long will it take to see results from an injectable filler or gel?
- Is there recovery time after the injection?
- How long until I apply makeup or lotions to my face after the treatment?
- If I use Latisse, can I still wear my regular mascara? Are there any risks associated with these treatments?
