BOTOX® FAQ
What is BOTOX®?
BOTOX® Cosmetic is the first and only treatment FDA-approved to temporarily make moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines look better in adults. So you look like you, only with less noticeable facial lines. It’s a quick 10-minute treatment with minimal downtime. You may begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours, with results lasting up to 4 months for moderate to severe frown lines.
Is BOTOX® right for me?
It’s not your age that determines when BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you, it’s the severity of your lines. Everyone’s lines form differently. The timing can be influenced by a combination of factors, from cellular changes that may occur over time, to reduction of collagen, to genetic factors, or damage caused by free radicals from the sun and the environment.
Whenever your lines start to bother you, go speak with your doctor. They can help you determine if treatment is right for you.
What should I expect during the treatment?
The actual injection process takes a quick 10 minutes. Your specialist will discuss your treatment goals and perform a facial analysis to determine the appropriate treatment areas for you. Then, some patients report that being injected with BOTOX® Cosmetic feels like a pinch. Your specialist may use ice to numb the treatment area. Or, if you are concerned about discomfort, your specialist may apply a topical numbing cream before administering your treatment.
Treatment requires minimal downtime. So you can return to your daily routine immediately after you leave your specialist’s office.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is not a permanent treatment. If you discontinue treatment the moderate to severe frown lines, crow’s feet and forehead lines will gradually return.
When will I see results?
You may begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours, with results lasting up to four months for moderate to severe frown lines. Remember that results vary from patient to patient though, so your physician will plan your next appointment based on your results and aesthetic goals.
JUVÉDERM® FAQ
What is JUVÉDERM® ?
JUVÉDERM®is the #1 selling collection of hyaluronic acid fillers in the US. Each product in the JUVÉDERM®collection of fillers adds volume to a different area of the face – without surgery. All JUVÉDERM®fillers are a smooth, crystal-clear gel that are administered by injection in your aesthetic healthcare provider’s office.
Is JUVÉDERM® right for me?
Do not receive JUVÉDERM®injectable gel fillers if you have a history of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), or if you are allergic to lidocaine or the proteins (Gram-positive bacterial proteins) used to make hyaluronic acid (HA) in JUVÉDERM®injectable gel fillers.
Whenever your lines start to bother you, go speak with your doctor. They can help you determine if treatment is right for you.
What should I expect during the treatment?
This is not a surgical treatment. Actual treatment with JUVÉDERM®injectable gels can take 15 minutes to 60 minutes, depending on which area of your face is being treated.
JUVÉDERM®injectable gels labeled with “XC” contain pain-reducing lidocaine to help manage pain or discomfort during the injection. You may also ask your aesthetic healthcare provider about a topical numbing cream or ice to help further minimize discomfort.
When will I see results?
You will see results immediately/instantly. Results may last one year to two years, with optimal correction and depending on the formula used.
KYBELLA® FAQ
What is Kybella?
Kybella is a man made form of a substance your body makes that helps absorb fats. Deoxycholic acid works by destroying fat cells where it is injected into the body. Synthetic deoxycholic acid targets and destroys chronic fat cells at the injection area. When administered into the fat beneath the chin, the cells forming a double chin are destroyed and can no longer store or accumulate fat.
Is Kybella right for me?
If you want to lose the excess fat beneath your chin that’s the result of aging, genetics, or weight gain, Kybella may be the answer. An experienced clinician will perform the injection sessions directly under your chin, a topical anesthetic will be applied for 20 to 30 minutes along with an ice pack to improve comfort. You can see a reduced double chin and dramatically improved side profile in as little as one session, although most people will need 2 treatments to complete the procedure.
What should I expect during treatment?
After Kybella treatment you may notice swelling, pain, numbness, or redness at the treatment site. Over the next few days, weeks, and months as your body eliminates destroyed fat cells, you can expect reductions in a double chin and smoother, tighter, lifted skin.
When will I see results?
Most patients see improvement within four to six weeks of treatment. Most people have satisfactory results in as little as two treatments. Patients with a large amount of submental fat may need as many as six appointments to completely address the issue. Treatments are spaced four to six weeks apart. Discounts are given when the treatment is purchased as a package and subsequent treatments are given at a lower price as less product is needed with each additional treatment.