Injectables

Dysport

Dysport was approved by FDA in May. It proved to be save and effective in a study of over 2,900 patients in 80 clinical study sites through out the country. Dysport has been used since 1991 safely and effectively across Europe and in the UK.

Dysport in clinical studies is said to behave much like botox, though recent reports indicate it

• May work faster
• Last longer
• Potentially has more ‘spread’

Botox

Botulinum Toxin type A was discovered in 1895 and isolated in purified form in the 1920s. Botulinum toxin type A has been used in medicine for several decades. Initially used in surgical specialities, lower doses of Botox have been used in cosmetic industry to treat moderate to severe frown lines since before FDA approval in 2002. When injected in very low doses into the overactive muscles it blocks the transmission of a chemical that triggers muscle contractions. Over time, the activity of the connection between muscles returns to full activity. For cosmetic use we recommend injections every 3-4 months depending on individual preference.

Tired of excessive sweating?

Injections of Botox into any area of hyperhydrosis (i.e. excessive sweating) renders the glands nonfunctional and the effect may last up to ONE YEAR!!! Please reserve at least one hour for the procedure as a sweat test is performed before each procedure.

Botox is contraindicated in patients with neurological disorders such as Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Myasthenia Gravis or Eaton-Lambert syndrome, in patients with allergic reaction to any part of the formula and in patients with active infection at the injection site. Coadministration with aminoglycosides or other agents that can interfere with neuromuscular transmission should be performed with caution. It is not advisable to administer Botox to pregnant women.

Xeomin®

• Xeomin® is a prescription medication used in facial aesthetics to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar frown lines between the eyes (glabellar lines) in adults.
• Xeomin® contains botulinum toxin type A, a protein purified from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
• Xeomin® is also sometimes referred to as incobotulinumtoxinA.
• Xeomin® in Aesthetics: How Does it Work?

When you squint or frown, the muscles between your brows contract, causing the skin to furrow and fold. These lines that occur due to facial mimics are referred to as dynamic lines. Over time, as your skin ages and loses some of its elasticity, these repeated contractions can cause persistent frown lines.

Botulinum toxin type A is the active ingredient in Xeomin® and is used in facial aesthetic treatment to treat dynamic lines like glabellar frown lines. It acts on nerve endings in muscles to prevent muscle fibers from contracting. By reducing these contractions, Xeomin® can temporarily reduce the frown lines on your forehead between your eyes.

Radiesse

Radiesse is a dermal filler that goes beyond filling and correcting facial wrinkles and folds. It stimulates new collagen and provides natural looking results that last 12-24 months. Radiesse calcium-based microspheres form a “scaffold” to support and stimulate the growth of your own collagen. It rebuilds your skin’s foundation. It is made of unique calcium-based micro-spheres suspended in a natural, water-based gel.

Restylane

Restylane® adds volume and fullness to the face to correct moderate to severe 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 augmentation for the appearance of fuller or more even lips.

Retsylane Silk

Restylane® Silk is the first FDA-approved product specifically designed for lip enhancement and the smoothing of wrinkles around the mouth.

Restylane Lyft

Restylane® Lyft is approved by the FDA to add fullness to the cheeks and aid in the correction of age-related unsymmetrical facial contours. This is in addition to treating moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (smile lines).

Restylane Kysse

Restylane® Kysse is an FDA-approved filler for lip augmentation and for correction of upper perioral wrinkles.

Revance RHA

RHA® – resilient hyaluronic acid – is the latest advancement in HA filler science. The RHA® Collection of fillers are the first and only HA fillers FDA-approved for dynamic wrinkles and folds.

Sculptra

Sculptra® Aesthetic works subtly and gradually over time for a more youthful-looking appearance. Unlike hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, Sculptra Aesthetic helps stimulate your skin’s own natural collagen production to help restore its inner structure and increase facial volume that has been lost due to aging.

Belotero

BELOTERO is used to temporarily smooth out and fill in moderate nasolabial folds (the folds or wrinkles that go from the side of the nose to the corner of the mouth) or lines around the lips.

VOLUMA® XC

Voluma XC injectable gel instantly adds fullness to the cheek area to correct loss of volume in the face.

JUVÉDERM® XC

Juvederm XC injectable gel instantly smooths moderate to severe wrinkles around the nose and mouth.

JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC

Juvederm Ultra injectable gel is used for lip augmentation the create fullness or correct an uneven appearance in the lips.

Kybella

Kybella is the only FDA-Approved injectable treatment for adults that destroys sub-mental fat cells under the chin to improve your profile. Kybella can be used for moderate to severe fullness under the chin. Side effects can include temporary pain in the injection site and temporary swelling and numbness in the treatment area.

What is a PDO Thread Lift?

A PDO thread lift is a simple, minimally invasive procedure that uses absorbable sutures to tighten and lift sagging skin while encouraging new collagen production.

PDO thread lifts also present patients with a lower risk of developing scarring, bruising, or bleeding complications as compared to facelift surgery. Recovery is minimal and patients can get back to their daily activities quickly. This makes thread lifts ideal for patients who are looking for a non-surgical anti-aging option.

The PDO Thread Lift Procedure

Before the procedure, our staff usually advises patients to avoid alcohol, tobacco, or other substances that may trigger severe bruising or bleeding during the procedure. This should be started at least a week or two prior to the procedure.

On the day of the treatment, our experts walk the patient through the treatment process, the possible complications that could arise during the procedure, and recommendations for aftercare during recovery.

The thread lift provider will begin by disinfecting the patient’s face with an alcoholic detergent, followed by an injection of a local anesthetic under the patient’s skin to numb the area. They will then proceed to make a small incision with a different needle before inserting an instrument known as a cannula into the small incision on the face. A cannula is a blunt tip needle that is used to insert the PDO thread.

Once the thread is firmly secured inside the appropriate skin layer, the cannula is then pulled out to lift the skin upwards. The procedure is then finalized by cutting the excess thread while ensuring it remains intact under the skin layer. Multiple threads may be placed during the procedure.

Patients can head home shortly after the procedure is complete. They are given aftercare and follow-up instructions to help ensure good results.

 

Ideal Candidates for a PDO Thread Lift

Are you bothered by wrinkles or sagging skin? Do you feel skeptical about invasive surgery? Would you like to look better and younger without suffering too much pain?

If you answered yes to the above questions, then you might be the ideal candidate for this simple procedure. With a single non-surgical appointment, you will walk out of our spa clinic feeling revitalized, lifted, younger, and more attractive.

You might be the right candidate for a PDO thread lift if you are concerned about the following:

• Sagging skin
• Wrinkled skin
• Hollow cheeks

Schedule a consultation to learn more about this treatment.