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Laser of Arlington is proud to offer a range of cosmetic injectables that can achieve quick and natural results. Advanced cosmetic relaxers can smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while dermal fillers plump and redefine facial contours. You will feel like you’ve discovered the fountain of youth!
Injectables and fillers at other medical spas are often performed by any technician; but Laser of Arlington adheres to a higher standard of care. Only our Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners perform treatments under the direction of our Medical Director Dr. Bruce Freedman, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. For more information about our Medical Director Click Here
We are so excited to add the Restylane Product line! Along with that comes a diverse selection of enhancement and anti-aging injectables! The Restylane® line of products is formulated to act like your body’s own naturally occurring hyaluronic acid, restoring volume to your skin. Here is info about this line:
The Restylane® line smooths away facial wrinkles and folds provides subtle lip enhancement smooths the lines around the mouth adds lift and volume to the cheeks (Restylane Lyft3) and helps reverse the signs of volume loss in the back of the hands (Restylane Lyft3).
Restylane® can be used to add volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). Restylane may also be used for lip enhancement in patients over 21 years.
Restylane® Kysse is the first lip filler designed with XpresHAn Technology™ for flexible movement and natural-looking volume proven to last for up to 1 year.1-3 Enhance texture and color of the lips while maintaining a full range of expressions.
Restylane® Lyft adds volume to the back of the hands, which can result in a more youthful-looking appearance that can help complete your aesthetic look.
Restylane® Refyne is designed with XpresHAn Technology™ to help soften laugh lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines). This can help you restore a more natural look to your face while maintaining your facial expressions. So, you always look like you. Talk to your specialist and see for yourself why it’s worth it.
JUVÉDERM® is a smooth gel that can fill deep wrinkles, smooth out skin, and add volume and contour to facial features such as the lips and smile lines. Results can look very natural and last up to six months or even longer.
For many women and men, hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm offer a safe, effective, and nonsurgical way to combat signs of aging and enhance facial features. It also helps that Juvederm fillers are extremely versatile and can be used to customize treatment to each patient’s anatomy and goals.
If you are considering facial rejuvenation or enhancement with Juvederm, continue reading to learn the ins and outs of this popular injectable procedure.
Juvederm is an FDA-approved dermal filler designed to restore volume, correct wrinkles and lines, and counteract signs of aging. It is manufactured by Allergan, the same company that’s responsible for Botox, and includes a range of injectable products.
Each Juvederm filler is created to target and address specific cosmetic concerns and areas of the face.
Juvederm XC and Juvederm Vollure are excellent options for smoothing wrinkles and lines around the nose and mouth.
Juvederm Voluma XC is recommended for cheek augmentation and improved facial contours.
Juvederm Ultra XC and Juvederm Volbella are indicated for lip enhancement. While Ultra XC is usually ideal for added fullness and definition, Volbella XC provides subtle augmentation and smooths perioral lines.
The main ingredient in Juvederm is hyaluronic acid – a naturally-occurring substance found in skin and joints. Hyaluronic acid is extremely hydrophilic and can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water.
Accordingly, when Juvederm’s hyaluronic acid gel is injected under the skin, it instantly attracts water and produces volumizing and hydrating effects. These benefits not only plump tissue, they can also lift skin and restore natural contours.
Depending on the individual and number of treatment areas, a Juvederm treatment typically takes 15-60 minutes. It is conducted in an office setting and avoids incisions, cutting, anesthesia, scarring, or downtime. For these reasons, Juvederm filler is an ideal option for women and men who want to rejuvenate their faces, but wish to avoid surgery and a lengthy recovery.
During the procedure, the marked areas are skillfully injected with a very fine needle. The injector will carefully assess product placement throughout the treatment and massage the area to limit swelling and ensure optimal outcomes.
Following Juvederm injections, patients are free to return to work and resume all normal activities right away.
One of the key benefits of Juvederm is that it produces instant results. Patients will be pleased to note that the treated area immediately appears fuller, with improved contours and shape. Lines will also look softer for more refreshed and youthful skin.
Juvederm offers temporary volume restoration, as the hyaluronic acid gel is gradually broken down by the body.
With that being said, results can last anywhere from six–to–18 months. Longevity depends on the patient’s metabolic rate, product used, treatment area, and injector skill and technique.
Juvederm first received FDA-approval in 2006 and has an excellent safety profile. Results can even be partially or fully reversed using an enzyme called hyaluronidase.
However, there are some possible side effects and risks that patients should be informed of prior to treatment.
These may include:
These effects are usually mild and temporary and resolve on their own in two-to-four weeks.
But in the hands of an unqualified or inexperienced injector, Juvederm can have some serious complications. This is especially true if the product is injected into an artery, which can result in vascular compromise and tissue necrosis.
For these reasons, you should always seek a certified injector who practices in a medical setting or aesthetic center.
If you are considering a Juvederm filler treatment, please call our office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation with one of our highly skilled and talented injectors.
Laser of Arlington is proud to offer a range of cosmetic injectables that can achieve quick and natural results. Advanced cosmetic relaxers can smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while dermal fillers plump and redefine facial contours. You will feel like you’ve discovered the fountain of youth!
Injectables and fillers at other medical spas are often performed by any technician; but Laser of Arlington adheres to a higher standard of care. Only our Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners perform treatments under the direction of our Medical Director Dr. Bruce Freedman, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
For more information about our Medical Director Click Here
Don’t let your frown lines between your eyebrows define you. For adults who want a natural look, Dysport is a natural-looking, fast-acting, long-lasting prescription injection proven to help smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows—without changing the look or movement of the rest of your face.
Dysport is approved in 69 countries and has 25 years of clinical experience worldwide.* Find out why 97% of women treated with Dysport say they’d do it again.
Dysport temporarily treats moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows by reducing specific muscle activity.
Wrinkles are caused by repeated movements and muscle contractions.7 One injection into each of the 5 points between and above the eyebrows temporarily prevents muscle contractions that cause frown lines.
In other words: natural-looking results that look and feel like you.
BOTOX® Cosmetic treats areas along the forehead, brow, and around the eyes to reduce signs of wrinkles and fine lines. Botox is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of both moderate to severe crow’s feet lines and frown lines between the eyebrows. It is one of the most popular cosmetic enhancements available and can yield beautiful result
Botox is often the first treatment that comes to mind for anyone who’s looking to refresh their appearance and counteract signs of aging. This is not surprising considering that Botox is the No. 1 cosmetic treatment in the world.
The neurotoxin is also able to relieve chronic migraines, excessive sweating, teeth grinding, and a host of other health conditions.
Whether you are seeking Botox for aesthetic or therapeutic reasons, it’s important to be well-prepared for the procedure and know what to expect.
Continue reading to learn all about Botox, including how it works, treatment indications, results, and possible side effects.
Botox is an FDA-approved neurotoxin treatment that’s derived from Clostridium botulinum bacterium. When injected into muscles and glands, it produces a temporary paralytic effect, for a variety of cosmetic and therapeutic benefits.
Best-known for its ability to relax facial wrinkles and lines, Botox is consistently rated the No. 1 cosmetic treatment worldwide, with approximately six million treatments performed each year.
As a neuromodulator, Botox blocks the release of acetylcholine to prevent communication between nerves and muscles. In doing so, it inhibits contraction of targeted muscles and prevents them from wrinkling skin above. This relaxes wrinkles and lines to smooth skin and refresh one’s appearance.
The same mechanism of action can also be applied to alleviate a number of muscular disorders and associated symptoms.
Neurotoxins like Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau are designed to reduce moderate to severe wrinkles and combat signs of aging. Accordingly, Botox cosmetic is often used to treat:
At the same time, Botox has over 20 medical uses, including:
Botox is a noninvasive in-office treatment that should be performed by a qualified and experienced injector. Injections usually take 15-30 minutes, and most patients find the process to be quick and virtually painless.
During the procedure, individuals are asked to activate the targeted muscles by making a facial expression. Based on muscle movement and strength, the injector strategically administers Botox as a series of small injections. An ultra-fine needle is used to limit discomfort, resulting in a slight pricking sensation.
Post-treatment, patients are free to go about their day as they normally would, without any downtime.
In most cases, Botox results become visible in three-to-five days. Patients will be pleased to note the gradual softening of wrinkles and lines and that they look like refreshed and well-rested versions of themselves.
In order to achieve natural-looking results such as these, be sure to seek a skilled and experienced provider with an artistic eye.
While Botox provides consistent and predictable outcomes, its results are temporary.
Depending on the area and reason for treatment, effects usually last four-to-six months. After this time, patients will need to undergo additional injections in order to maintain Botox benefits.
It’s also worth noting that Botox can train muscles away from undesirable movements. This often means that, over time, patients will need fewer treatments to preserve Botox effects.
Botox was first approved by the FDA for cosmetic use in 2002 and has a proven track record as a safe and effective treatment. With that being said, it is not 100 percent risk-free, and patients should be aware of any and all possible risks and side effects.
Botox side effects are usually mild and temporary and may include redness and pain at the injection site.
More serious complications can include:
If you are considering Botox, please call our office today to schedule a comprehensive consultation with one of our highly skilled and talented injectors.
