Wrinkling, sagging and sun damage are all natural signs of aging which inevitably begin to show on our skin with time. Fortunately, there are non-surgical options available to help you counteract these effects. Injectable fillers are one such option which can be injected beneath the skin to improve the appearance of lines, wrinkles, creases and sunken facial areas.

Injectable fillers are substances which, once injected beneath the skin, help to restore a smoother and more youthful appearance. Injectables can improve the appearance of wrinkles, lines, creases and sunken facial areas and even add fullness to the lips. There are a variety of different injectable fillers including collagen, fat, Sculptra, Radiesse and hyaluronic acid products like Restylane and Hylaform.

If you are considering an injectable filler procedure, it’s important that you be in good physical health and that you have realistic expectations for your procedure’s outcome. Patients should understand that most injectable fillers provide only temporary results and, while they can improve or reduce the appearance of wrinkles and creases, most are not able to eliminate wrinkles. During the consultation, we will consider several factors in order to determine the specific injectable that is right for you.

Procedural times for injectable fillers typically last no more than forty-five minutes, though multiple treatments may be necessary over a period of time. Anesthesia is often not necessary, though a local or topical anesthetic may be used for maximum comfort. A small needle is used to inject the filler beneath the skin.

There is little recovery or downtime associated with injectable filler procedures, though some minor bruising, swelling or redness may be present for a day or two. After treatment, work and other normal activities can usually be resumed right away.

BOTOX Cosmetic®

Botox is an injectable filler able to temporarily reduce or eliminate a variety of facial wrinkles including crow’s feet, forehead creases and brow furrows. Produced from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, this sterile, purified protein temporarily paralyzes the muscles which cause certain wrinkles. Treatment with Botox produces a refreshed and more youthful appearance by visibly smoothing and softening wrinkles.

If you are considering Botox treatment, it’s important that you be in good physical health and that you have realistic expectations for your procedure’s outcome. Patients must be aware that results are only temporary and that treatment will need to be repeated in order to maintain the results. Botox lasts an average of four to six months. Treatment with Botox may not be indicated for patients with certain medication conditions including ALS, myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome or other neuromuscular disorders.

The procedural time for Botox can last as little as ten minutes. While anesthesia is often not necessary, a cold pack or anesthetic cream may be used for maximum comfort. A small needle is used to administer several tiny injections directly into the muscles.