Botox is a great treatment option for almost all patients! Those patients who are pregnant, breast feeding, or have certain neurological disorders cannot get Botox or Dysport. For those with deep wrinkles or lines at rest, it may take several treatments to reach desired goals. Also, let your provider know if you have an albumin or milk allergy.

Botox/Dysport take approximately 3-7 days to kick in and improves up to 2 weeks. It will last about 3-4 months. It is a very quick injection process. The procedure itself takes about 5-10 minutes and is very minimally uncomfortable. The skin is cleaned, the product is injected with a tiny, insulin needles, and the patient is able to proceed with the rest of their day. Please see post care instructions for any additional information.

Patients who are looking for a non-surgical, same day procedure with minimal down time or side effects will find this quick injection a great option. Also, the results are seen right away, aside from some swelling or bruising. Those with lidocaine allergies should to let their provider know in advance, due to powdered lidocaine that is contained in the product. Patients on blood thinners should also notify their provider as this could cause and increase in bleeding and bruising. Finally, those who are immunocompromised or who have unstable autoimmune conditions may not be suitable candidates.

Most Dermal Fillers contain hyaluronic acid which is injected to promote elasticity, moisture, strengthen skin structure, and smooth wrinkles and folds without downtime. Prior to your procedure, you may have numbing cream applied to make injections more comfortable. The area is cleaned thoroughly and prepped. During the procedure, we administer an injection into the targeted area. You may feel a pulling or pressure sensation for a few seconds. Discomfort is usually minimal and the procedure is well tolerated. The procedure itself takes about 30 minutes. Usually, multiple syringes are necessary to achieve full facial rejuvenation. The lip area is typically one syringe or less. Each syringe contains one to 1.2 mls of hyaluronic acid. Typically, volume is expected to last with some level of improvement up to one year or longer.

After treatment, you will likely have swelling, bruising, or numbness under your chin. Be sure to inform your healthcare professional if you develop any other side effects or have any other concern. Most common side effects include: swelling, pain, numbness, redness, and areas of hardness in the treatment area.

Before receiving KYBELLA®, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you have had or plan to have surgery on your face, neck, or chin, have had cosmetic treatments on your face, neck, or chin, have had or have medical conditions in or near the neck area, have had or have trouble swallowing, have bleeding problems, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed, are taking any medications, especially blood thinners.