Injectables are anti-aging treatments made from a safe form of botulinum toxin. Botulinum toxin injections can help an adult patient of any age improve his or her appearance, not only imparting a more youthful look, but also reduce an overly concerned look, helping that look better refreshed or even more pleasant. Neurotoxin treatments are the most popular cosmetic procedure and the most areas to be treated with injectables are the elevens or frown lines between the eyebrows, the laugh lines or “crows’ feet” at the corners of the eyes, and the horizontal furrows that form on the forehead.
Procedure:
Botulin toxin injections are non-surgical and typically completed during an office visit. Initial treatment will begin with a consultation with cosmetic surgeon. Before injectable, may be given a topical anesthetic, though this unnecessary, as the needles used to inject botulinum toxins are very thin and the injections are not very deep. Each treatment typically lasts 10 to 20 minutes. Treatment works by blocking nerve impulses to the muscles, causing them to relax. Expressions soften and the dynamic wrinkles are greatly reduced.
Recovery:
Patient will be able to go back to normal activities right after treatment. The only common side effects are from the injection itself and may include minor bruising, swelling, redness, and soreness at the injection site. These symptoms should fade within a few days. Result will not see immediately, Depending on the patient, final results are typically reached 3 to 7 days. Surgeon will give specific instructions on how to care.
Dermal Fillers (Gel)
Signs of aging are created over time due to sun rays, heredity and lifestyle, and one of the early signs of it is wrinkling and reducing the size of the skin. Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected beneath the skin to restore lost volume, smooth lines and soften creases or enhance facial contours. Gel injection is used to rejuvenate or highlight part of the face. Gel injection is one of the best and most popular methods of beauty and age is not matter for gel injection.
Procedure:
Dermal filler injections are non-surgical and typically completed during an office visit. Initial treatment will begin with a consultation cosmetic surgeon. May be given a topical anesthetic to numb the area prior to injection. Many filler products also contain lidocaine, a mild anesthetic, which is intended to help minimize discomfort during and after treatment then inject a precise amount of filler beneath the skin. Process takes about 30-45 minutes depending on the number of areas being treated.
Recovery:
Depending on the areas treated, patients should be able to notice results immediately after receiving filler injections. The common side effects are from the injection itself and may include minor bruising, swelling, redness and should subside after few days. Patients will be able to go back to normal activities right after treatment. Surgeon will give specific instructions on how to care.