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After years of squinting, laughing, frowning, smoking and worrying, the skin around the eyes and on the forehead often develops deep lines and wrinkles.  These lines are called "expression lines."  Until now, this type of wrinkle has been difficult to treat.  Expression lines may often make you look older, tired or stressed.  Now, by utilizing the FDA approved muscle-relaxing agent, expression lines can be significantly reduced.  Best of all there is no "down time."  Look years younger without surgery!  Botox® is a simple 10-minute procedure whereby small injections result in the temporary relaxation of frown lines, crow's feet, laugh lines and forehead lines.

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The Restylane® family of products includes Restylane® and Perlane®.  Both are cosmetic dermal fillers that replace lost volume and restore youthful contours to the skin to smooth away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). Dermal fillers are used for filling out lips, facial wrinkles and facial folds. 

Restylane and Perlane are safe, effective and immediate with long-lasting results, but not permanent.  The hyaluronic acid in both products is made by the same biotechnical process. The difference is in the gel partical size.  Perlane gel particles are larger and designed for deeper injection than Restylane.

Treatments take approximately 30 minutes.  Recovery time is minimal and most patients return to normal activities immediately.  Restylane lasts about 4-6 months and Perlane, over 6 months, although individuals will have varied results. 

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Radiesse is a safe, FDA-approved dermal filler that restores a natural, long lasting, youthful look.  This convenient treatment can restore facial volume as well as correct smile lines, Nasolabial Folds, and wrinkles around the nose and mouth.  Radiesse is made of unique calcium-based microspheres suspended in a natural gel that is injected into the skin through a simple, safe and minimally invasive procedure

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Juvéderm^TM is a smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration. Juvéderm^TM is injected under the skin to instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds, like your "smile lines" or "parentheses" (nasolabial folds—the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth). Juvéderm^TM provides a smooth, natural look and feel—so everyone will notice (but no one will know)!

Juvederm comes in two consistencies, Ultra and Ultra Plus. It is the only dermal filler FDA approved to last up to one year!

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More about Botox® - Common Questions

What is Botox®?
Botox® Cosmetic is a FDA approved purified protein naturally derived from the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum Type A. It has been used for more than 20 years to reduce unwanted muscle activity, and is considered safe and effective. Initially introduced for treatment of ophthalmic and neurologic muscular diseases, it is now also used for the cosmetic reduction of facial expression lines.

The Botox® Treatment:
The Boto®x treatment typically takes approximately 10 minutes. Botox is injected into the area affected by the by visible lines with a very thin needle. The Botox causes the muscles initiating the lines and wrinkles to relax which reduces the appearance of undesirable wrinkles and lines on the skin.

How does Botox® work?
Botox® acts by immobilizing the muscle, at treated sites. It does this by inhibiting contraction of the targeted muscles. Only those muscles producing these undesirable lines are treated.

What areas can you use Botox® for?
Frown lines between the eyebrows, crow’s feet lines and forehead wrinkles are effectively treated with Botox®.

Does the Botox® injection hurt?
When Botox® is injected there is a minor sting for a few seconds. Once the injection is complete, there is usually no discomfort.

How does Botox® compare to other products such as collagen and filler materials?
Unlike filler materials, Botox® treats the underlying cause of the facial expression lines. Filler materials, such as Restylane®, plump up the skin. Although fillers reduce the appearance of lines when there is no facial expression, the moment the person does smile or frown, the lines reappear. Botox® actually prevents the unwanted lines from appearing with facial expression and often even at rest. These two products work together in tandem to help maximize the desire results.

How long do the results of Botox® last?
Botox® usually lasts from 3-4 months. When the effect of Botox® wears off or diminishes, the muscles that contribute to these facial expression lines again become active, and the treatment can again be administered.

Are there any limitations after treatment?
Yes. Refrain from touching the area of treatment for at least 1 hour. By pushing on the area that was treated you may cause a negative effect.

Are there any risks or side effects?
Rarely. If Botox® should affect an adjacent muscle, it too may have reduced activity. This has been reported in about one percent of those treated and if this does develop, the most common change is eyelid drooping. However, any such unwanted muscle relaxation would also be temporary. There are no reports of any injury to the eye when Botox is administered to the muscles of the forehead.

Can Botox® cause botulism?
No. Extraordinarily small amounts of Botox® are administered. These quantities are insufficient to cause botulism or any related symptoms.

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More About Restylane - Common Questions

What is Restylane?
Restylane is a transparent hyaluronic acid gel that is injected into facial tissue to smooth wrinkles and folds. Restylane is made of non-animal-based hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that is produced naturally by the human body. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that is found throughout your body. It gives volume to the skin, lubricates the joints and gives the eyes their shape. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is hydrophilic or "water loving." As hyaluronic acid gradually degrades, each molecule binds to more water and over time, the same volume can be maintained with less hyaluronic acid. The ability of hyaluronic acid to bind to water iw what helps provide long-lasting results.

What areas can be treated?
Restylane can be used to smooth folds and wrinkles, enhance lips and shape facial contours. The most common areas are the nasolabial folds, the lips and the glabellar lines (between the eyebrows), although other sites can also be treated.

How is treatment performed?
During treatment, crystal-clear Resylane gel is injected into the skin in tiny amounts with a very fine needle. The gel produces volume under the wrinkle, which is lifted and smoothed. When enhancing lips or facial contours, Restylane adds volume and shape to the treated area.

How soon before I see the results?
The results can be seen immediately.

Are there any potential side effects?
Side effects may include: bruising, redness, swelling, pain, tenderness and itching. These are transient and resolve without intervention.

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More About Raidiesse® - Common Questions

How does Radiesse work?
Radiesse works with your body, below the skin’s surface. Tiny calcium-based microspheres form a "scaffold" to support and stimulate the growth of your own collagen. Over times, the calcium-based microspheres gradually break down and are safely and naturally absorbed by your body. Radiesse does more than just temporarily fill in facial folds and wrinkles—it can restore facial volume fo the youthful look you want.

How soon can I expect results? How long will the results last?
The results are immediate. Radiesse may last a year or more in many patients. Since results may vary, be sure to discuss your expectations with your doctor.

Is Radiesse safe?
Yes. Hundreds of thousands of patients have experienced Radiesse and more than 4,000 physicians worldwide have been trained to provide Radiesse treatments. Through years of clinical studies and independent research, Radiesse has proven to be safe and effective. With Radiesse, you get FDA-approved, safe, clinically tested reliability.

How is a Radiesse treatment performed?
Radiesse is injected into the skin through a simple, safe, convenient procedure. Typically administered in a doctor’s office with the use of a local anesthetic, Radiesse treatments have little to no downtime, with most patients returning to normal activities soon after treatment.

Are there any side effects?
Normal, injection-related reactions, such as mild irritation, swelling, itching, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site may occur. These conditions typically resolve on their own.

Is Radiesse permanent?
No. Treatment results are ong-lasting, but not permanent. The calcium-based microspheres gradually break down and are safely and naturally absorbed by your body.

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