Injectables

Juvéderm is made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in your body. It is  injected into the skin, which lifts up the wrinkle or fold and immediately smoothes them out.

Juvéderm is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts with an ultra-fine needle.  The procedure is simple and quick, and results are immediate. A topical numbing cream can be used before the procedure to minimize discomfort.  Juvéderm XC, contains lidocaine to make your injection even more comfortable.

The most popular areas are the lips, nasolabial folds (the crease from the nose to the corner of your lips), droopy corners of the mouth, marionette lines, and the vertical lines around the lips. Juvéderm can also help define the lip borders (no more bleeding lipstick!) and give the appearance of a fuller lip. Lastly, sunken acne scars can be improved with Juvéderm.

Juvéderm effects typically last 6 months and up to one year, depending on the area. Treatments are usually scheduled twice a year. Evidence shows that having touch-up treatments before Juvéderm has fully dissipated will enhance the lasting effect.

Restylane® is made of a clear gel formulation of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in your skin. Restylane® is injected into the skin, which lifts up the wrinkle or fold and immediately smoothes them out. Restylane® Silk is injected to plump thin lips and correct the vertical lines around the mouth.

Restylane® is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts with an ultra-fine needle.  The procedure is simple and quick, and results are immediate. A topical numbing cream can be used 45 minutes before the procedure to minimize discomfort.  We exclusively use Restylane-L®, which contains lidocaine to make your injection even more comfortable.

The most popular areas are the nasolabial folds (the crease from the nose to the corner of your mouth), droopy corners of the mouth, marionette lines, lips and the vertical lines around the mouth. Restylane® can also help define the lip borders (no more bleeding lipstick!) and give the appearance of a fuller lip. Lastly, sunken acne scars can be improved with Restylane®.

Restylane® effects typically last 6 months and up to one year, depending on the area. Treatments are usually scheduled twice a year. Evidence shows that having touch-up treatments before Restylane® has fully dissipated will enhance the lasting effect.

The active ingredient in KYBELLA® is deoxycholic acid, a naturally-occurring molecule in the body that aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat.  When injected into the fat beneath your chin, KYBELLA® causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat.

KYBELLA® is administered to the fat under the chin through a series of tiny injections. The procedure is non-invasive with minimal downtime or recovery required. Most treatments take only 15 minutes. Topical lidocaine and/or injected lidocaine can be used to minimize discomfort.

Side effects are mild and temporary, including swelling, bruising, pain, numbness, redness and areas of hardness around the treatment area. It can rarely cause serious side effects, including trouble swallowing and nerve injury in the jaw that can cause an uneven smile or facial muscle weakness. Men may experience temporary loss of hair growth in the area of injections.

Depending on the amount of submental fat and your desired goals, multiple treatments may be necessary. Most patients experience visible results in 2 to 4 treatment sessions. Up to 6 sessions may be administered spaced 6 weeks apart.

KYBELLA® causes the destruction of fat cells. Once destroyed, those cells cannot store or accumulate fat. After the aesthetic response is achieved, retreatment with KYBELLA® is not expected.

KYBELLA® is currently FDA approved only for fat under the chin. It does not treat excess or loose skin.