Botulinum Toxin type A is a type of neuromuscular modulator which essentially blocks the movement of muscles temporarily. By blocking muscle movement, it allows muscles (and overlying skin) to smoothen out and appear wrinkle-free. In this way, we can erase signs of aging and provide a more youthful appearance to skin. Botox, as mentioned above, gets injected directly into the muscle.
Some can see results in as little as 2-3 days. However, it can take up to 10-14 days. Do not love it or hate it for the first 2 weeks.
All Botox injections can be expected to last about 3-4 months. During this time, you will appreciate dampened muscle movement, meaning less wrinkling of skin and . Ask your clinician about factors that can allow your Botox injections to last as long as possible.
Dermal filler is not used to used to neuromuscular modulation. These injections are not performed at the level of the muscle. Instead, Hyaluronic Acid-based fillers are meant to add fullness and volume to areas that may be hollow, shallow or deficient. Commonly injected areas include: lips & cupid's bow, cheeks, temples, fine lines (like the nasolabial folds) and under eyes.
No. Dermal filler is a very popular modality of treating the under eyes. However, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is another mechanism if treating this area.
Platelet-rich plasma is a treatment using your own blood. We will use blood drawn the same day, spun down and injected into your areas of interest.
PRP has been well-studied for joint pains (especially knee arthritis). It can often be used in the treatment of hair loss and baldness.
PRP has very effective for helping restore hair growth in areas where hair is patterns seem to changing, or where hair growth is sparse.
Yes, in fact, the sooner you get started with treatments, the better. Patients who are treated very early on, appear to have better results (less hair loss, and more new hair growth). A full treatment cycle performed over 3-6 months, with injections performed regularly. Your treatment schedule will be personalized to you, depending on your individual case. You will see the BEST results with consistency. Be sure to schedule your follow-up appt as soon as you finish with each treatment (to make sure you stay on cycle)
There are currently 2 common kinds of PDO threads: a. lifting threads, and b. smoothing threads. Threads are made a poly-dioxanone thread-like material. When inserted, they break down over time, to increase collagen production underneath the skin. Threads are typically performed on a yearly basis.
Lifting threads are meant to lift the skin of the face and neck and provide clients with a non-surgical facelift, without the down time of a traditional facelift. Smoothing threads on the other hand are threads, again inserted just underneath the skin, to smoothen out fine lines and old scar. Acne scars on the face and body are common targets for smoothing threads.
None of our procedure require much downtime at all. Most clients are able to return to work even on the same day of their procedure. Ask your clinician about pre- and post-procedure guidelines and recommendations for your particular service.