Cosmetic Procedures Archives • Redwood Family Dermatology

Botox® Cosmetic

redwoodfamderma — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:21:48 +0000

BOTOX is the brand name for botulinum toxin A, a highly purified therapeutic muscle-relaxing agent. The medication relaxes the muscles in the face that cause wrinkles. When injected in small doses in specific areas, BOTOX injections block nerve muscles responsible for the repetitive actions that cause fine lines and wrinkles. In this way, BOTOX smoothes the lines in the skin that make you look tired or angry.

Using a very fine needle, a qualified physician or physician assistant will inject BOTOX Cosmetic into the designated muscles in your face that are causing lines and wrinkles. You may experience brief, mild discomfort during the injection. Taking only a few minutes, BOTOX treatment requires no anesthetic. Immediately following the BOTOX treatment, some patients may experience mild bruising, which will go away shortly. You will see your wrinkles begin to fade within days; with a maximum effect in 3-4 weeks. The effects of BOTOX Cosmetic typically last up to 3-6 months, although many have reported results lasting up to a full year. After several BOTOX treatments, the results may be prolonged.

BOTOX Cosmetic treatment will relax the muscles in your face and soften the skin, giving you a more relaxed and youthful appearance. For optimum results, many patients choose to use BOTOX in conjunction with fillers, skin rejuvenation therapy, and/or laser skin resurfacing.

Outcome will vary among patients and additional treatments may be necessary. There is no guarantee that wrinkles or folds will completely disappear.

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Dysport®

redwoodfamderma — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 22:29:07 +0000

Dysport is an FDA-approved injection treatment that reduces the appearances of fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing facial muscles on the forehead. Similar to BOTOX Cosmetic, Dysport is injected directly into the site of wrinkles to prevent the underlying muscles from contracting. However, Dysport can diffuse muscles one to three centimeters from the injection point, while Botox can only reach as far as one centimeter, allowing for results that reach further areas with just a single injection.

As we age, skin loses it elasticity and the creases in our face turn into permanent lines and wrinkles. This is most common on the forehead and around the eyes and mouth, which are where muscles that help us smile and frown are located. Dysport immobilizes these muscles to restore a more youthful expression to the face, and actually trains the muscles to contract less often after several treatments.

Dysport injections are ideal for nearly any patient who wishes to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face and restore a younger and more refreshed appearance. Both men and women can benefit from this procedure and experience the physical and emotional effects of an improved appearance. Dysport has been reported to work best in patients under the age of 65.

The results of the Dysport injection are visible within one to seven days after treatment, with most patients seeing results on day three. With less protein than BOTOX, Dysport is broken down more slowly by the body, and can provide results that last as long as 6 months.

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Juvéderm® Dermal Fillers

redwoodfamderma — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:38:01 +0000

Juvéderm Injectable Gel is a smooth consistency gel capable of restoring volume to skin and smoothing away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. It is made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the skin that helps add volume and hydration.

It is non-animal dermal filler of smooth consistency that allows for easy injection and instantly natural results.

Juvéderm Ultra Plus is for correcting deeper and more severe wrinkles and folds. This allows for a completely personalized treatment tailored by our healthcare professionals to meet your needs. The results make you look naturally younger, refreshed and can last up to one year. We do not inject Juvéderm under the eyes.

The injection itself usually takes approximately 30 minutes. There is minimal recovery time with Juvéderm. For the first 24 hours following treatment, you should avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sun or heat exposure, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in order to help minimize risk of temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching at the treatment sites.

Some temporary symptoms, such as redness, pain, firmness, swelling, and bumps, may occur but usually clear up on their own within a week. Any swelling at the injection site can be minimized with an ice pack for a brief period.

What are the results?
Most patients see an immediate improvement in the treatment areas and only need one treatment to achieve optimal results. Results vary and touch up treatments may be required to maintain results, but Juvéderm can smooth lines and wrinkles for up to a year. Outcome will vary among patients and additional treatments may be necessary. There is no guarantee that wrinkles or folds will completely disappear.

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Restylane® Dermal Fillers

redwoodfamderma — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 21:34:26 +0000

Restylane adds 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 works immediately by adding volume to smooth away wrinkles. Restylane is a clear gel formulation of hyaluronic acid that is specially formulated to act like your body’s own hyaluronic acid. There is little to no downtime with Restylane treatment making it easy to have Restylane to help visibly reduce moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds for a younger look and feel.

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Sculptra®

redwoodfamderma — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 22:03:51 +0000

What is Sculptra Aesthetic?
Sculptra Aesthetic is the first facial injectable that can give you noticeable results that emerge subtly. It replaces lost collagen to give you a more natural-looking appearance. A full treatment of Sculptra Aesthetic – on average, 3 injection sessions over a few months, can last for more than 2 years.

How long has Sculptra Aesthetic been on the market?
Sculptra Aesthetic was granted FDA approval in 2009 for the correction of shallow to deep nasolabial fold (smile lines) contour deficiencies and other facial wrinkles, which are treated with the appropriate injection technique in healthy people.

How does Sculptra Aesthetic work?
It works to target the underlying causes of the signs of aging such as collagen loss. Sculptra Aesthetic is a facial injectable that works gradually in a series of treatments – an average of 3 injection sessions over a period of a few months – to produce a refined, more youthful-looking appearance. During the course of your Sculptra Aesthetic treatments, collagen is replaced.

What is Sculptra Aesthetic made of?
Sculptra Aesthetic is made of a synthetic material called poly-L-lactic acid, which works to replace lost collagen. Poly-L-lactic acid is safe – absorbed naturally by the body – and has been used for years in dissolvable stitches.

Where is Sculptra Aesthetic used?
Sculptra Aesthetic is used to correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds, which are treated with the appropriate injection technique. Sculptra Aesthetic is suitable for:

Deep folds between the nose and the mouth (nasolabial folds) also called smile lines
The lines framing your mouth (marionette lines)
Chin wrinkles

Is Sculptra Aesthetic safe? Are there any side effects?
Sculptra Aesthetic is FDA approved in the United States and has been used worldwide since 1999. Sculptra Aesthetic is made of a synthetic material called poly-L-lactic acid that is absorbed naturally by the body – and has been used for years in dissolvable stitches.

Side effects reported include injection site pain, redness, bruising, bleeding, or swelling. Small bumps under the skin that can sometimes be noticeable when pressing on the treated area may also occur. Larger lumps, with or without inflammation, have also been reported. Other side effects may include the delayed development of non-visible, small bumps under the skin sometimes noticeable when pressing on the treated area.

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Kybella®

redwoodfamderma — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 01:08:24 +0000

KYBELLA^® is the only FDA-approved injectable treatment for adults that permanently destroys fat cells under the chin for a gradually improved profile – whether you have a moderate amount of fullness, or a bit more.

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Microneedling

redwoodfamderma — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 02:24:15 +0000

Microneedling (AKA collagen induction therapy) is a procedure that uses small needles to prick the skin for the purpose of generating new collagen and skin tissue for smoother, firmer, more toned skin.

Microneedling is beneficial for a variety of skin conditions, including:

Acne scars
Microneedling helps reduce the appearance of scars by stimulating collagen production.
Fine lines and wrinkles
Microneedling encourages skin renewal and firmness.
Stretch marks
Microneedling improves skin texture and reduces visibility.
Hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone
Microneedling helps fade dark spots and discoloration.
Enlarged pores
Microneedling minimizes pore size by boosting collagen.
Loose or crepey skin
Microneedling tightens and firms aging skin.
Hair loss (Alopecia)
Microneedling can stimulate hair follicles for regrowth.
Excessive sweating (Hyperhidrosis)
Microneedling is sometimes used to manage excessive sweating.

Don’t wait for smoother, firmer skin!

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