Discover Our Med Spa’s Cosmetic Treatments
Injectables provide a “liquid face-lift” effect so you can enhance your appearance without having to go under the knife, as you would with a traditional face-lift. Below are descriptions of some of the most on‑demand injectables available.
Botox
Botox® works beneath the skin’s surface and targets the underlying muscle activity that causes frown lines to form over time. Your provider will inject Botox® Cosmetic into the muscles that cause frown lines and crow’s feet lines, temporarily reducing the activity of those muscles. The result is a reduction in the appearance of those lines. Results vary but can last from three to four months.
Botox neuromodulator can be used not only to erase fine lines and wrinkles from places such as the forehead, glabella, crow's feet/eyes, marionette lines, and neck lines—but so much more! We use it to treat bruxism or teeth grinding, facial slimming to make more of a "V" shape to the face vs round or square, gummy smile (where too much of the gums show when smiling), Botox lip flip to make the appearance of a fuller lip without actual lip injections, under-eye bulge for those who have a bulge under their eyes when they smile causing the eyes to look smaller and puffier than they are, and Botox can also be used to prevent scar formation.
There are adverse effects with Botox as with any medication, however, these adverse effects are minimal if the treatment is performed by a trained medical professional and if post‑treatment instructions are carefully followed.
We recommend you come in for your Botox procedure about one month before your event. The full effect of the Botox takes around two weeks. Coming in one month ahead of time will allow sufficient time for any touch-ups required at the 2‑week mark.
Some side effects are expected any time a needle is inserted into the skin- i.e. pain, swelling, bruising. More serious side effects can occur if the Botox treatment is performed by an inexperienced injector or if post-treatment instructions are not carefully followed. These side effects can include a droopy eyelid or a droopy eyebrow.
For these reasons and more, it is highly advised to seek a highly trained physician to perform Botox injections.
Dysport
Both Dysport and Botox are considered safe and effective for the temporary treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles. The effects of Dysport may show up sooner, but botox may last longer. Follow-up injections are necessary to maintain the results you want.
Both injectable muscle relaxants can provide you with your desired results through the injection of a botulinum toxin A formula. However, the specific formula used to manufacture Dysport is a little different. The treatment process is incredibly similar, but the slight formula difference makes Dysport a little better for the treatment of mild cosmetic concerns.
Dysport is also FDA-approved to treat wrinkles and folds caused by dynamic muscles. If you’re concerned about crow’s feet developing around your eyes, Dysport may not be appropriate for you because it may spread outside of the targeted area and relax surrounding muscles. It may be appropriate if you want to improve the appearance of your forehead.
Jeuveau
Jeuveau is a botulinum toxin type A injection used in the treatment of wrinkles. It’s also sometimes called the new Botox, or “Newtox” for short, because it’s a new version of the same active ingredient used in original Botox cosmetic injections.
While Jeuveau shares some similarities with Botox, there are key characteristics that make this injection stand apart from other botulinum toxin injections. Jeuveau is a better fit for certain types of facial wrinkles compared to Botox— all at a slightly cheaper price.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Jeuveau for the treatment of wrinkles in February 2019. It’s a new type of botulinum toxin A injection.