BOTOX® & Fillers
Ancillary Aesthetic Services
Many aesthetic issues, particularly with respect to aging, cannot be addressed surgically. We provide ancillary services to address
these issues. Performed by our two injection nurses with a combined experience in excess of thirty years, these less-invasive procedures
can be performed in our office outpatient clinic with little to no recovery time.
- Botox Cosmetic® — FDA approved for use in the treatment of unwanted frown lines, this substance is injected into specific muscles in the
forehead and crow’s feet lines to temporarily de-animate them so as to diminish the wrinkles these muscles create with frowning or
squinting.
- Injectable fillers — a variety of substances is now available in various degrees of viscosity as injectable fillers for wrinkles,
scars, and depressions in the face.
- Sclerotherapy — troublesome "spider" veins in the legs can often be treated with sclerosants, or medications that cause the insides
of the veins to stick together, allowing obliteration of the cosmetically prominent veins.
- Skin care — moderate depth skin peels and skin care products are available from our nursing staff.
What follows is a more in-depth overview of the treatments offered in our practice and information about our nursing staff. You may look at
some examples of the effect of these treatments in our Photogallery, under Botox and Fillers.
List of Ancillary Aesthetic Services
BOTOX®
Collagen (Cosmoderm)
Juvederm
Captique
Restylane
Hylaform
Sclerotherapy
Skin Care Peels
Skin Care Evaluations
BOTOX®
Botox Cosmetic® is an FDA approved purified protein that is administered in a non-surgical procedure that temporarily improves the appearance
of lines. The most common areas of treatment are the frown lines, between the brows, crow’s feet and forehead lines.
Botox Cosmetic® works by blocking the chemicals that cause muscle contraction. This results in relaxation of the muscles that are
responsible for the lines. Results may last between 3-4 months. Learn more about BOTOX® Injections.
DERMAL FILLERS
Collagen:
There are 2 types of collagen available.
- Bovine collagen, a purified protein, requires a skin test prior to treatment. There is a four-week waiting period between the
skin test and actual treatment.
- Human collagen does not require skin testing prior to treatment. Collagen is injected just under the surface of the skin to help
soften the appearance of facial lines. It is also used to enhance the appearance of lips. Results are immediate and last between
2-4 months. Learn more about Collagen Injections.
Hyaluronic Acids:
There are 2 FDA approved hyaluronic acid dermal fillers available. They are Restylane® and Juvederm®. Juvéderm™ Ultra and Juvéderm™ Ultra Plus are indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds). Side effects were usually mild to moderate lasting 7 days or less and included temporary injection site reactions like redness, pain, firmness, swelling and bumps
The choice of which dermal filler to use is individual. Factors that influence this are: Areas to be treated, depth of
wrinkles, skin texture and cost. A combination of dermal fillers and Botox® treatments can be performed at the same time.
These options are best determined during consultation.
SCLEROTHERAPY
Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical approach to the treatment of spider veins on the legs. The purpose of this cosmetic procedure
is to eliminate unsightly superficial veins using a sclerosing agent. Large varicosities and more serious conditions involving
deep veins should be evaluated by a vascular specialist.
SKIN CARE PEELS
Refinity Peel:
The Refinity® peel is a 70% AHA (alpha hydroxyl acid) skin peel. This mild exfoliating peel is done in a series of six peels
one week apart. The procedure helps to improve texture and tone of the skin. It is recommended that patients use a combination
of skincare products and a peel once a month to maintain results.
NURSING STAFF
Irene Wong, R.N.
Marisha Hallarces, R.N.
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