It is a well-known fact that wrinkles and volume loss naturally occur in the face as you age. Your skin also gets thinner with time, and your natural production of collagen and elastin decreases. The most effective weapon to fight all these changes are injectables. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, non-surgical procedures like injections of Botox and dermal fillers are the most popular injectable treatments for women in their 20s and early 30s. Yet, there still are a lot of misconceptions about these procedures and how they work.
At StudioMD, we believe deciding to get cosmetic injectables is entirely a personal decision and something that should only concern the person having the procedure. So if you’re thinking about getting any of these, check out this top 4 treatment overview we’ve put together to guide you through it.
1. BOTOX®
BOTOX is an FDA-approved relaxer that blocks certain chemical signals from nerves, mostly signals that cause muscles to contract. This smoothes out the lines that are commonly created by smiling or frowning. Botox is the best choice to temporarily relax the facial muscles that cause wrinkles in the forehead, between brows, and around the eyes. In general, the effects usually last around four to six months. In case you have deeper wrinkles, note you can perform BOTOX and fillers at the same time for more dramatic results. The technique is called a liquid facelift, and it is bound to make the patient appear years younger.
2. VOLUMA
Juvederm Voluma is a facial filler made out of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance that helps to bind water into your cells. This cross-linking capacity makes it an excellent choice for restoring volume in the cheeks and midface. Voluma was the first FDA-approved filler formulated with lidocaine. And studies have shown that it can last up to 2 years. Being an HA filler, Voluma can be shaped and molded into any desirable contour after injection – making it famous for providing a ‘lift’ effect without surgery.
3. RESTYLANE
Restylane is another dermal filler made with hyaluronic frequently used to treat early signs of aging or boost fullness, mostly in your cheeks and lips. It is available in several different formulas that suit your needs. So Restylane can be used to smooth facial wrinkles and folds, provide subtle lip enhancement, smooth the lines around the mouth, add lift and volume to the cheeks, and even regain volume loss in the back of the hands. Results last anywhere from six to eighteen months, depending on the treated area.
4. RADIESSE®
RADIESSE is an FDA-approved dermal filler that encourages your body’s natural collagen production. It is a gel substance that carries microspheres of Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA) suspended within it. When injecting this dermal filler, the microspheres trigger collagen production to smooth the appearance of chin wrinkles, marionette lines, pre-jowl folds, smile lines. Radiesse is one of the longest-lasting dermal filler treatments available in the cosmetic world: an average of 12 to 18 months, and one of the preferred injectable treatments the for body. CaHa’s ability to smoothen skin irregularities makes RADIESSE an incredible option to treat cellulite, get rid of the sagging skin on upper arms and above the knees, and address the signs of aging skin on the décolletage area.
Now that you are better informed and all set to achieve a fuller, younger-looking face, come in for a complimentary consultation at StudioMD. We’ll be happy to give you a custom assessment and determine which injectable treatments work best for you. Contact us today to discover the wonderful possibilities of BOTOX and dermal fillers.