Botox Cosmetic

How does Botox Cosmetic work?

Botox Cosmetic is a purified protein that relaxes the muscles under the skin. Overactive muscle contraction, combined with age-related loss of collagen under the skin, is responsible for much of the wrinkling effect seen on aging faces. By forcing the muscle to relax in a certain area, the wrinkling disappears or at least improves significantly with the use of Botox Cosmetic.

Who is a candidate for Botox Cosmetic?

Since it acts by relaxing muscles, it is more effective for the treatment of “dynamic” wrinkles (those that appear while using facial muscles, such as smiling or frowning) than on “static” wrinkles, which are there all the time. If you desire a more youthful look by elevating your brow, Botox Cosmetic is an excellent choice

How long will it last?

An improvement can be seen within days and normally lasts 3-4 months, although results may vary.

Juvederm

What is Juvéderm?

It is a dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in all mammals that helps to hydrate and add volume to your skin. In addition to its use as an aesthetic treatment, hyaluronic acid has also been used for more than 20 years for injection into arthritic joints to aid movement as well as for eye surgeries and wound repair.

Is treatment with Juvéderm painful?

Injections may cause some minor discomfort during and after the treatment. We use topical anesthetic cream and / or local injection of anesthetic to numb the area to be treated.

How long does the correction with Juvéderm last?

Results typically last for six to nine months, individual results will vary. Correction is temporary; therefore, touch-up injections as well as repeat injections are usually needed to maintain optimal corrections.