Injectables and Fillers

Botox Cosmetic

Wrinkle Relief for a Smooth Complexion

How does BOTOX® work?

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 causes the 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 better.

What to expect during and after treatment:

Some patients receiving BOTOX^® Cosmetic report the injections to 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 full results in 30 days lasting up to 4 months for moderate to severe frown lines.

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.

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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.

Juvéderm

Hyaluronic Acid Fillers

What is JUVÉDERM^®?

JUVÉDERM^® is the #1 selling collection of hyaluronic acid fillers in the United States. Each product in the JUVÉDERM^® Collection of Fillers adds volume to a different face area—without surgery. All JUVÉDERM^® fillers are smooth, crystal-clear gels that are administered by injection in your aesthetic healthcare provider’s office.

Where is JUVÉDERM^® used?

Different formulations are approved to volumize cheeks, smooth facial wrinkles, and folds, smooth lines around the mouth, or plump the lips. The results are subtle and long-lasting.

JUVÉDERM^® VOLLURE^® XC softens moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds by adding volume around the nose and mouth in adults over the age of 21.

JUVÉDERM^® VOLUMA^® XC injectable gel is for deep injection in the cheek area to correct age-related volume loss and for augmentation of the chin region to improve the chin profile in adults over 21.

JUVÉDERM^® VOLBELLA^® XC adds subtle volume to lips and softens the appearance of perioral lines.

JUVÉDERM^® ULTRA PLUS XC smooths moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds around your nose and mouth.

JUVÉDERM^® ULTRA XC adds fullness and plumps lips and smooths and corrects moderate to severe wrinkles and folds in adults.

Does JUVÉDERM^® have FDA approval?What is hyaluronic acid?

Products in the JUVÉDERM^® Collection are FDA-approved and have been widely studied in numerous clinical studies that have been completed globally to evaluate their safety and effectiveness.

What is hyaluronic acid?

The JUVÉDERM^® Collection of Fillers is made from hyaluronic acid (HA). HA is a natural substance in the skin that delivers nutrients, helps the skin retain moisture and softness, and adds volume. Each product in the JUVÉDERM^®Collection of Fillers is made from a modified form of HA.

What is the treatment experience like?

Your aesthetic healthcare provider will take your medical history and provide a facial analysis. Be prepared to discuss your aesthetic areas of concern. This is not a surgical treatment. The actual treatment with JUVÉDERM^®injectable gels can take 15 minutes to 60 minutes, depending on which area of your face is being treated.

Does it hurt?

JUVÉDERM^® injectable gels labeled with “XC” contain pain-reducing lidocaine to help manage pain or discomfort during the injection. You may also ask your aesthetic healthcare provider about a topical numbing cream or ice to help further minimize discomfort.

When will I see results and how long will they last?

You will see results immediately/instantly. Results may last one year to two years, with optimal treatment and depending on the formula used and the area treated. Please read each product description to see how long results last with each formula and treatment area, based on what was observed in clinical studies.

Who shouldn’t receive JUVÉDERM^® injectable gel fillers?

Do not receive JUVÉDERM^® injectable gel fillers if you have a history of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), or if you are allergic to lidocaine or the proteins (Gram-positive bacterial proteins) used to make hyaluronic acid (HA) in JUVÉDERM^® injectable gel fillers.

Do JUVÉDERM^® fillers have an established safety profile?

JUVÉDERM^® fillers have established safety profiles. The safety and effectiveness of JUVÉDERM^® fillers have been evaluated in numerous clinical studies worldwide.

Is treatment permanent?

Treatment with JUVÉDERM^® fillers is not permanent. Depending on the JUVÉDERM^® filler used and the treatment area, results may last one year to two years with optimal treatment.

What are the common side effects?

The most common side effects are redness, swelling, pain, and tenderness. Minimize exercise, sun or heat exposure, and alcoholic beverages within the first 24 hours following treatment to avoid worsening these side effects. Talk to your licensed specialist about post-care instructions following treatment.

Radiesse Injectables

Calcium hydroxylapatite Dermal Fillers

What is Radiesse?

Radiesse and Radiesse (+) are dermal fillers that are FDA-approved to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (the creases that extend from the corner of your nose to the corner of your mouth). Radiesse is also used for correcting volume loss in the back of the hands. Radiesse is also the first and only CaHA injectable treatment in the U.S.

What is CaHA?

Calcium hydroxylapatite, or CaHA, is what makes Radiesse unique as an injectable aesthetic treatment. It’s the first and only CaHA portfolio available that provides both immediate, natural-looking results and long-term improvement—a year or more in many patients.

What areas can be treated with Radiesse?

Radiesse effectively reduces the prominence of the following wrinkles:

Pre-jowl folds
Chin wrinkles
Smile lines
Corners of the mouth
Marionette lines

It also enhances the appearance of patients’ hands by:

Restoring volume loss, which contributes to the signs of aging
Minimizing the visibility of veins and tendons

Finally, Radiesse (+) can improve jawline contour:

For adults over the age of 21
Effective improvement in moderate to severe loss of jawline contour

How is treatment with Radiesse performed?

Radiesse is injected under the skin in a quick procedure that can be done over the lunch hour.

How soon will I see results with Radiesse, and how long will they last?

Immediately upon injection, Radiesse helps smooth out lines and wrinkles. The natural-looking results last a year or more in many patients.

What are the side effects of treatment with Radiesse?

Common side effects of Radiesse or Radiesse (+) include bruising, redness, swelling, pain, and itching at the site of injection.

Before and After

Jackie, age 52, four weeks after being injected with 4.3 CCs of Radiesse (+) in the midface to treat the lower face, and 1.2 CCs of Radiesse in the lower face.

Belotero Balance (+)

Hyaluronic Acid Filler

What is Belotero Balance (+)?

Belotero Balance (+) is an injectable filler that is used to smooth moderate-to-severe etched-in lines and wrinkles in your lower face. Upon injection, it quickly and evenly integrates into your skin.

Is this like a botulinum toxin treatment?

No, Belotero Balance (+) is totally different. It fills in areas within the skin to reduce the depth of wrinkles, lines, and folds. The skin remains mobile and flexible, with a natural look, feel, and movement.

Balance (+) and other filler treatments?

Belotero Balance (+) is a hyaluronic acid injectable filler designed to integrate into one’s facial skin tissue. The unique manufacturing process for Belotero Balance (+) yields a soft and cohesive gel that, once injected, instantly fills the skin to help smooth moderate-to-severe etched-in lines and wrinkles in the lower face.

While the product is versatile enough to handle moderate nasolabial folds (smile lines), lines around the mouth, and chin wrinkles, it may be an ideal option for treating delicate areas such as etched-in vertical lip lines (thin lines that appear above and around the lips).

How soon can I expect results?

Immediately upon treatment, Belotero Balance (+) helps smooth etched-in lines and wrinkles, such as vertical lip lines above and around your lips.

How long does it last?

Individual results may vary, but Belotero Balance (+) may last 6 months or more. Some facts that affect how long it lasts are the amount of product used and the area it is injected into. In areas that experience a lot of movement due to eating, talking, and smiling, the product may not last as long as in other less active areas.

How much do I need?

Just as wrinkles and folds vary from face to face, so does the amount of Belotero Balance (+) needed per treatment. It’s very individual—it depends on the amount of correction desired, the number of areas to be treated, and other factors. Your healthcare provider can better estimate once you have a consultation about your individual needs.

What is Belotero Balance made of?

Belotero Balance (+) is made of a substance called hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural component of skin. HA binds to water, making it an ideal product for correcting wrinkles and folds, as it binds with the skin’s own water.

The HA in Belotero Balance (+) is specially formulated in a proprietary process to create a uniquely smooth and cohesive gel. This injectable gel blends into the natural structure of your skin, filling etched-in lines and wrinkles and creating a smooth, natural look and feel.

Does it hurt?

As with all injectable treatments, there can be discomfort associated with the procedure. If you have concerns, discuss them during your appointment, because there are effective ways to manage this during treatment.

How is the treatment performed?

Belotero Balance (+) is injected into the skin in a simple, quick treatment performed by Dr. Frankel using a fine-gauge needle. You can either sit or recline during treatment and the aftercare is minimal.

Any there any side effects?

Belotero Balance (+) is FDA-approved and has undergone testing in a clinical study to demonstrate its safety.

Common side effects include mild irritation, swelling, itching, redness, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site. These side effects typically resolve on their own. If any of these side effects persist for more than 7 days, contact us immediately.

How long is the recovery time?

There is very little to no downtime associated with a Belotero Balance (+) treatment. In fact, most patients return to their normal, daily activities right after their visit. Every patient is unique, so be sure to discuss this during your consultation with us.

Before and After

Jeanette, age 36, four weeks after 2,6 CC Belotero Balance+ injection in the smile lines, lip lines, and lines around the mouth. Individual results may vary.

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