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What is Botox?
Botox cosmetics is a purified protein. It is a non surgical-administered treatment that can temporarily reduce moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in patients 18 to 65 years of age. During treatment, very low doses of Botox cosmetics are administered via a few tiny injections into the muscles that cause stubborn lines between the brows, also known as the ‘11 lines’.
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Is Botox FDA approved?
Botox Cosmetics is the only treatment of its type approved by the FDA for this use. The treatment is minimally invasive and non surgical. It requires no recovery time and causes little discomfort.
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What causes frown lines between the brows?
The lines that appear between your brows actually result from muscle movement and the passage of time.
Two muscles are largely responsible for frown lines between the brows. When those muscles contract, they draw the brows together. As skin becomes less elastic over time, repeated frowning can result in those moderate to severe lines between your brows.
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How does Botox Cosmetics help?
Botox Cosmetic works by blocking nerve impulses, which reduces the movement of those muscles. With less movement, the skin surface gradually smoothes out, and the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows begin to fade.
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What is the treatment like?
Botox Cosmetic is a quick and minimally invasive treatment. Dr. Murphy makes a few tiny injections into the muscles that cause moderate to severe frown lines between your brows. Dr. Murphy will determine exactly where to administer the injections to achieve the best results. No anesthesia is required, although he may choose to numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream prior to injecting. The entire procedure take approximately 10 minutes. Discomfort is minimal and brief - most patients compare the sensation to a bug bite. You may resume normal activity immediately.
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Where can I have it done?
ASerenity Skin | Body offers Botox, Dysport & Weinkle Fillers. Dr. Murphy is a California licensed physician and has nearly 30 years Botox injection experience. Being an Ophthalmologist by trade, he is one of the first doctors to specialize in Botox administration.
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How soon will I see a difference?
You can expect to see results within days after your treatment. The appearance of the area between your brows may continue to improve for up to a week.
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What kind of results can I expect?
By day 30 in a patient clinical study, 89% of patients judged the severity of their frown lines between their brows as moderate or better. Visible results can last up to four months. After that you may be ready to return for a follow up treatment. Patients with neurological disorders such as ALS, Myasthenia Gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects. The most common side effect include headache, respiratory infection, flu syndrome, temporary eyelid droop, and nausea. Other side effects include pain and redness where the medicine is injected, pain in the face, and muscle weakness. These effects generally occur within the first week and usually go away on their own. Your own results may vary - be sure to talk to Dr. Murphy about what you can expect.
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How soon will I need a second treatment?
The effect of each treatment can last up to four months - be sure to schedule your follow-up treatments in advance.
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What happens if I decide not to continue?
If you decide not to continue with Botox Cosmetic, the area between the brows will eventually go back to its pre-treatment appearance.
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How does Botox Cosmetic compare to other options?
Compared to other aesthetic treatment options, Botox Cosmetic is relatively inexpensive. According to a survey by The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, it’s one of the least costly facial aesthetic procedures. And when you consider the difference it can make in the appearance of the moderate to severe frown lines between your brows, you may find Botox Cosmetic to be a great way to invest in yourself.
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How do I know if Botox is right for me?
If you are between 18 and 65, you may be a candidate for Botox cosmetic. If you feel that reducing the appearance of those moderate to severe frown lines between your brows might make you look more approachable, Botox may be right for you. Come in for a consultation on the days Dr. Murphy is scheduled to be at ASerenity Skin | Body.
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What are Restylane and Perlane?
The Resylane 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).
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How do I choose between Restylane and Perlane?
You don’t have to. In clinical trails, Restylane and Perlane were used in the same patients. The hyaluronic acid in both products is made by the same biotechnical process. The difference is in the gel particle size. Perlane gel particles are larger and designed for deeper injection than Restylane. Dr. Murphy will decide which product is right for you.
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How does my doctor know when to use Restylane and Perlane?
Dr. Murphy will decide which product is right for you based on an evaluation of facial wrinkles and folds.
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How long do Restylane products last?
Restylane products are proven to deliver long-lasting results. Restylane lasts about six months. Perlane lasts at least six months, in a majority of patients. The products’ patented stabilization technology helps maintain the cosmetic effect for those time periods.
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Are Restylane and Perlane FDA approved?
Yes. They are approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corner of your mouth.
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What is the history of Restylane?
Restylane has been used in over 1.4 million treatments in the U.S. and in available in more than 70 countries. It is the most studies cosmetic dermal filler in the world with dozens of publications in medical literature. Clinical studies showed no significant differences in the safety of Restylane and Perlane.
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What should patients do prior to treatment?
Restylane and Perlane require no pre-testing, but you should take a few precautions before being treated. Avoid using aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John’s Wort, or high doses of Vitamin E supplements prior to treatment, because they may increase bruising and bleeding at the injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, discuss this with your doctor, who may prescribe a medication to minimize recurrence.
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Do Restylane and Perlane require an allergy test?
No. Restylane and Perlane do not require an allergy test and can be administered immediately - no waiting time is required.
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How are Restylane products administered?
Restylane and Perlane are administered by injection to the treatment site. Before treatment, talk to Dr. Murphy about pain management.
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Is any of the material left in the skin after it has dissolved?
No. Over time Restylane and Perlane products are broken down and eliminated by the body - unlike permanent fillers.
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Do the injections hurt?
Restylane products are injected directly into the skin in small amounts by an ultra fine needle. As with all injections, some patients may experience discomfort. To increase your comfort, Dr. Murphy will assess what technique is right for you.
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How much do treatments cost?
A Restylane or Perlane procedure is customized to your specific needs, so the cost will vary. In general the cost is comparable to similar procedures. Ask Dr. Murphy to give you a cost estimate based on your particular needs.
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How often should I schedule an appointment?
How long the aesthetic correction lasts is very individual. Ask Dr. Murphy about the benefits of scheduling a follow up appointment in about six months.
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What are Restylane and Perlane products made of?
Restylane was the first cosmetic dermal filler made from hyaluronic acid that has been modified slightly to last longer than the body’s hyaluronic acid. In the human body natural hyaluronic acid provided volume and fullness to the skin.
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How are Restylane products different than other hyaluronic acid-based products?
Restylane and Perlane contain no animal proteins. This limits any risk of animal-based disease transmission or allergic reaction. You should not use Restylane or Perlane if you have allergies to microorganisms known as gram-postive bacteria.
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Which dermal filler is the market leader?
Restylane is the number one selling dermal filler in the U.S. and worldwide.
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How do Restylane and Perlane products differ from Botox Cosmetics?
Botox Cosmetic and Restylane are used to correct wrinkles in different ways. Restylane products are natural cosmetic fillers injected into the skin, adding volume to smooth wrinkles such as lines from your nose to the corner of your mouth (nasolabial folds). In contrast, Botox relaxes the muscles that cause frown lines between your eye brows.
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What is Radiesse?
Radiesse® dermal filler is made of calcium-based micro spheres suspended in a water-based gel, and is injected into the skin through a simple and minimally invasive procedure. RADIESSE dermal filler is the ideal choice for total facial contouring. It can restore a healthy, youthful appearance, enhance your existing features, help you defy age and gravity, and increase your confidence – all without invasive surgery or scarring.
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Why use Radiesse?
RADIESSE dermal filler works with your own body in a remarkable way. Upon injection, it immediately adds volume to safely contour, correct, and beautify facial features. And unlike other fillers, RADIESSE dermal filler continues to work over time. With its patented microsphere technology, it starts a process called collagenesis, stimulating your body to produce new collagen and encouraging collagen to grow around the injection area. RADIESSE dermal filler actually helps your body create its own naturally younger look, setting a new standard in facial contouring and augmentation.
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Is Radiesse safe?
RADIESSE dermal filler has been clinically tested extensively for years, with excellent safety and efficacy results. It has received CE mark certification, two FDA approvals, and a number of FDA clearances. RADIESSE dermal filler is made from a biocompatible substance that’s identical to what’s naturally found in the body. There’s virtually no risk of allergic reaction, and there have been very few side effects reported in clinical trials and actual use.
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What results will I see?
Immediate and long-lasting
Treatment with RADIESSE dermal filler is so simple and convenient, it can be performed during a lunch hour. You’ll see the results right away - and these results may last up to a year or more for many patients. The long-lasting effects of RADIESSE dermal filler can reduce the need for re-treatment, which saves you time and money compared with other fillers.
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What is JUVÉDERM®?
JUVÉDERM® is the only HA filler with FDA approval to last up to one year. JUVÉDERM® injectable gel is a “next-generation” smooth consistency gel dermal filler that helps 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® is indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds).
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What does JUVÉDERM® do?
JUVÉDERM® injectable gel temporarily adds volume to facial tissue and restores a smoother appearance to the face.
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What makes JUVÉDERM® different from other dermal fillers?
JUVÉDERM® is the ONLY hyaluronic acid (HA) filler FDA approved to last up to 1 year.* Our unique manufacturing process provides a high concentration of cross-linked hyaluronic acid for long-lasting results. It also works to create a smooth consistency gel that flows easily into the skin and provides a smooth, natural look and feel. All other hyaluronic acid dermal fillers currently on the market are made of granular consistency gels. And, JUVÉDERM® is the first hyaluronic acid dermal filler that has demonstrated its safety and effectiveness in persons of color.
*JUVÉDERM® is indicated for injection into the mid to deep dermis for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds).
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What is Dysport?
Dysport™ is an acetylcholine release inhibitor and a neuromuscular blocking agent indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe glabellar lines associated with procerus and corrugator muscle activity in adult patients under 65 years of age. Basically, it is an injectable used to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and frown lines in the face. It is made using small amounts of abobotulinumtoxinA. Used in very small, controlled amounts, the toxin relaxes the muscles in the face thereby allowing the overlying skin to relax.
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What is the difference compared to Botox?
Botox prices have steadily risen and now seems to have stabilized now, but it still may have a slightly higher price point than Dysport, currently in most practices. It (Dysport) appears to have a faster onset and it appears to maybe having a longer life span (about four months). Your individual results may vary.
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