Injectables
ADD VOLUME AND ENHANCE YOUR APPEARANCE
Botox
Botox injections block nerves from certain chemical signals that cause muscles to contract. This is to temporarily relax the facial muscles that cause wrinkles. Do not consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment and avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications for a period of 2 weeks before treatment. Don't lie down for at least 3 hours after receiving Botox. Don't go into any saunas, hot tubs, or tanning booths for at least 4 hours.
Dysport
Dysport disables the nerves around the injection site. This limits muscle movement, relaxing the area and smoothing out the skin. Do not consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment and avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications for a period of 2 weeks before treatment. Do not rub or massage the treated areas for 4 hours after your treatment. Do not do strenuous exercise for 4 hours after treatment. Also avoid facials, saunas for 4 hours after your treatment.
Xeomin
A medicine that is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe lines and wrinkles. Do not consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment and avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible for a period of 2 weeks before treatment. Avoid placing excessive pressure on the treated area for the first few days. When cleansing your face or applying makeup, be very gentle. Avoid exercise or strenuous activities for the remainder of the treatment day.
Facial Fillers (Belotero, Radiesse)
Fillers are gel-like substances that are injected beneath the skin to restore lost volume, smooth lines, soften creases, and enhance facial contours. Do not consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment and avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible for a period of 2 weeks before treatment. Immediately after the injections you face will be cleaned and you should not touch it for 6 hours. After this you may clean your skin with water and a gentle cleanser. Do not expose the area to intense heat (eg tanning bed or sauna). Avoid pressure on the treated areas for the first few nights (i.e. sleep on back if possible). Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
Juvederm
Juvederm is dermal fillers designed to restore a more youthful appearance by restoring lost volume, smoothing out lines and wrinkles, and addressing any signs of facial aging. Do not consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment and avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible for a period of 2 weeks before treatment. Immediately after the injections you face will be cleaned and you should not touch it for 6 hours. After this you may clean your skin with water and a gentle cleanser. Do not expose the area to intense heat. Avoid pressure on the treated areas for the first few days. Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours.
Restylane
Restylane can be used to add volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Restylane may also be used for lip enhancement in patients over 21 years. Do not consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment and avoid anti-inflammatory/blood thinning medications, if possible for a period of 2 weeks before treatment. Most people see results immediately after the procedure, since the volume underneath your skin starts smoothing out wrinkles right after the injection. Complete effects can be seen within a week to two weeks.
PCDC Lipolysis
PCDC Lipolysis treatment is injections that are intended to reduce and destroy unwanted fat cells. Avoid products/treatments that boost metabolism (Diet pills and Endermologie) one week prior to treatment. Discontinue Retin-A 3 days before and 3 days after treatment. Do not wash the area or take a hot shower for 8 hours after the treatment. Do not expose the treated area to intense heat e.g. sunbed, swimming, sauna, sunbathing or extreme coldness.
PDO Threads
A PDO thread lift is a minimally-invasive face lift alternative procedure that uses dissolvable sutures to rejuvenate and lift sagging skin. First, it mechanically results in instant skin lifting. Second, it contracts fat tissue to result in instant skin tightening, and third, it promotes collagen production and neovascularization to renew your skin at the cellular level. Avoid alcohol and tobacco use at least 5 days before your procedure along with anything else that may increase the risk of bleeding or bruising, such as Advil and ibuprofen, Aspirin, omega-3 fatty acids, green tea or green tea extracts. Almost immediately following treatment the skin will appear visibly lifted, firmer, and more youthful, with results improving further over next few weeks. You may experience some bruising, discoloration, or swelling at the insertion sites after the procedure. These side effects are typically mild and resolve within a few days.
