Face
Our face is our focal point. People in our lives spend more time looking and interacting with our faces than any other part of our bodies, so it is vital to make sure that your outer appearance looks and feels as confident and youthful as you do on the inside.
If your physical appearance falls short for cosmetic reasons, there are many different procedures that patients use to achieve that harmony. Here are the facial procedures we consider effective and reliable enough to offer at the Appearance Care Center.
Neurotoxins
Botox
Botox has become synonymous with the treatment category known as botulinum toxin Type A. This is largely because of how popular Botox has become. In fact, throughout 2020, more than 4.4 million Botox-like injections were performed — a sizable portion of those treatments was Botox itself. This makes it the single most popular aesthetic procedure of any kind on the market.
Read More About BotoxDysport
Dysport is an FDA-approved injectable treatment intended to improve several facial aging features in the upper face, including glabellar (“11”) lines between the eyes, crow’s feet around the eyes as well as lines in the forehead area. It primarily fights dynamic wrinkles in the upper third of the face. While the injectable improves many of the same symptoms as Botox, the two treatments are not perfect replacements of one another. While Dysport’s uses are currently limited to these particular issues, it is an ideal treatment to have as part of a comprehensive procedure to improve all aspects of the face
Read More About DysportJeuveau
This treatment also uses botulinum toxin Type A, and similar to Dysport, it focuses more on one specific area than being a jack-of-all-trades injectable toxin like Botox. Sometimes referred to as “Newtox” after disrupting that part of the market, Jeuveau is adept at correcting frown lines. In two clinical trials, 67% and 71% of patients considered there to be significant improvements in their appearance. These results are substantial, considering that only 1% of the placebo group felt any improvements were made.
Read More About JeuveauXeomin
Xeomin is a wrinkle relaxer that is also used primarily in cosmetics to treat glabellar lines (the folds that occur between the eyebrows). It is also approved to treat excessive drooling and salivation and abnormal muscle contractions throughout the body, but it has many other off-label uses. In some cases where patients do not respond well to one wrinkle relaxer, an alternative option may be needed. Xeomin is very effective at treating glabellar lines and is often a first or second choice for our office to correct those conditions.
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Belotero
This product is a minimally invasive injection used to smooth moderate and severe nasolabial folds temporarily. Unlike other fillers, Belotero is formulated specifically for one type of facial wrinkle, making it one of the most reliable ways to treat those prominent wrinkles that run from the side of our lips to our nose.
Read More About BeloteroJuvederm
Juvederm’s power is in the expansive library of formulations to treat very specific conditions. Whatever wrinkle or blemish you have, there is likely a Juvederm product tailored for that exact need. It is a filler treatment, meaning it works to replace the natural volume loss and hide the skin degradation that can occur with aging and other environmental factors. During your consultation, we will work with you to determine which compounds are the best suited for your aesthetic goals.
Read More About JuvedermRestylane
Restylane can treat many different areas of the body since, like Juvederm, it has an expansive library of products tailored specifically to treat various conditions. A Restylane product can improve everything from wrinkles and fine lines to acne scars and nonsurgical chin augmentations. It uses hyaluronic acid, a compound found naturally in our bodies, as the primary ingredient for facial rejuvenation.
Read More About RestylaneRHA Dermal Filler
RHA is considered one of the most advanced hyaluronic acid fillers on the market since it adapts to muscle movement in the face, focusing the treatment on the areas that were more likely to have signs of aging to begin with. This soft gel material has proven extremely effective and long-lasting; clinical studies have shown that RHA can last up to 15 months in specific candidates. The treatment comes in three different levels that you can use based on the amount of correction that is needed. Our office will help determine which level is appropriate for your condition.
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Kybella
Kybella is used to treat submental fat below the chin, commonly referred to as a “double chin.” It uses a compound known as deoxycholic or cholanic acid, which efficiently destroys stored fat in the targeted area over time. While the result is not always immediate, working with a skilled and practiced medical professional can help you enact a treatment plan that is well-suited to your needs and your body’s unique reaction to the product. You will likely need multiple sessions performed, but this is typical among patients.
Read More About KybellaUnrivaled Facial Rejuvenation Treatment
If you are ready to schedule a consultation or set up an appointment to learn more about which treatments could help you achieve your goals, give our office a call at (415) 567-7200. You can also fill out our online contact form to have a team member get back to you at a more convenient time. We are looking forward to being your trusted partner throughout your ever-evolving aesthetic journey.
