Botox injections are a non-surgical procedure to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows of patients, reduce the appearance of crows feet, and improve the appearance of lines around the mouth. Botox is a purified protein that relaxes the muscles that are responsible for wrinkles that occur on the face. During treatment, very low doses of Botox Cosmetic are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the muscles that cause stubborn wrinkles on the face.
Botox injections
$12 / unit
Xeomin injections
$12 / unit
Dermal fillers help to diminish facial lines and restore volume and fullness in the face. As we age, our faces naturally lose subcutaneous fat. The facial muscles are then working closer to the skin surface, so smile lines and crow's feet become more apparent. The facial skin also stretches a bit, adding to this loss of facial volume. Other factors that affect the facial skin include sun exposure, heredity and lifestyle.
What dermal fillers can do
Plump thin lips
Enhance shallow contours
Soften facial creases and wrinkles
Improve the appearance of recessed scars
Reconstruct contour deformities in the face
Decrease or remove the shadow of the lower lids
What dermal fillers can't do
For some patients, surgery such as a facelift, brow. lift or eye lift may be the best approach. Minimally invasive rejuvenation treatments, such as soft tissue fillers, cannot achieve the same results, but may help delay the time when consideration of a facelift becomes appropriate. It is important to remember that dermal fillers are temporary treatments for facial aging and that ongoing treatments will be needed for long-term results.
Types of Dermal Fillers
There are many brands and types of dermal fillers on the market. Each one comes with specific indications for use and is recommended for a certain application. We keep the most commonly used fillers in stock in our office, however if during your initial consultation we decide a different filler would be better for you it can be ordered and arrives to our office the next day.
Juvaderm Ultra XC
$575/syringe
Restylane
$525/syringe
Botox versus Filler
The most common question we get asked……“Do I need Botox or Filler for this?”
The main difference between injectable neurotoxins like Botox versus fillers is; Botox relaxes muscle movement and the lines that form as a result of moving, or dynamic wrinkles. Fillers replace volume to correct folds, grooves, and creases that are present when the face is at rest. The best answer is personalized, we will always do a consultation to discuss your concerns and expectations before you commit to anything.