Injectable Procedures

Neurotoxin injections, such as Botox®, Dysport® and Xeomin®, are FDA-approved, non-surgical treatments designed to temporarily reduce the appearance of dynamic wrinkles. 

Facial wrinkles develop over time due to repetitive muscle contractions associated with expressions such as smiling, frowning, and squinting. Neurotoxins temporarily relax these muscle, thereby allowing the overlying skin to appear smoother while preserving natural facial expressions. 

Numerous areas can be treated including the forehead, between the eyebrows, the lateral corners of the eyes, lip lines, the chin, jawline and vertical bands in the neck. 

Neurotoxin injections are performed in-office and typically take 10 to 15 minutes. 

Initial results are noticeable within 3-5 days, with full effects in 10-14 days. Duration of results is typically around 3 months, with repeated injections required to maintain results.

Dermal fillers are a non-surgical means of restoring volume, enhancing facial contours, and smoothing wrinkles. There are several different types of fillers tailored to address specific areas of facial aging and volume loss. 

Common areas for treatment include: the midface and cheeks to resuspend descending fat pads and tissue, the nasolabial fold to soften the smile lines, the marionette lines to camouflage shadows extending from the mouth to the chin, the tear trough/under eye hollows to provide a rested appearance, the lips to enhance volume and lower face balance, the jawline and chin to define the lower face and improve facial harmony, and the temples for upper face lifting. 

Dermal filler injections are performed in-office and typically take 30-45 minutes. A topical numbing cream may be used to minimize discomfort. 

Results are immediate, but with the risk of minor swelling and bruising which typically resolves within a few days.

Aging leads to a gradual decline in collagen and elastin production, resulting in volume loss, skin laxity, and fine lines. Biostimulators are advanced injectable treatments designed to stimulate the body’s natural collagen production, restoring youthful contours and improving skin quality over time. 

Unlike traditional dermal fillers, wherein the product injected provides immediate volume and correction, biostimulators create a reaction that leads the body to create its own collagen. These treatments are much more gradual and typically require a series of injections to restore lost volume, improve skin texture, and enhance dermal thickness. Products used include Sculptra® and hyperdilute Radiesse®. 

Ideal candidates have mild to moderate skin laxity and volume loss and seek natural-looking results without overfilled or exaggerated effects. 

The procedure typically takes 30-45 minutes in office and a topical anesthetic is used.

Evolving injectable techniques are more closely looking at regenerative science. Part of this approach includes Platelet Derived Growth Factor (PDGF), a powerful signaling protein that plays a critical role in tissue repair and regeneration. In the context of plastic surgery, PDGF helps stimulate cell proliferation, promote collagen synthesis, and facilitate the formation of healthy new blood vessels. The recombinant preparation of PDGF does not require a blood draw and offers up to 300,000 times the growth factor concentration of conventional options like PRP.

PDGF has been shown to improve lower eyelid skin particularly in terms of texture, tone and pigment. It can also assist in hair restoration for men and women experiencing thinning, namely by supporting follicular regeneration and improved hair density.