Cosmetics

A combination of BOTOX® Cosmetic and Filler injections has become the most popular procedure today for facial enhancement. These treatments are minimally invasive, have very few side effects and require minimal post treatment recovery time.

BOTOX® Cosmetic

BOTOX® Cosmetic and other neurotoxins like Dysport® work by reducing the contractions of the muscles that cause facial wrinkles associated with facial movement. They are injected into the skin to treat worry lines, laugh lines, forehead lines, crow’s feet, lip lines and neck folds.  Results can be seen within a couple of days of treatment and can last for up to four months (individual results will vary). The effects are not permanent and may need to be repeated two to three times per year to retain the effects.  Research has suggested, however, that long-term use of the injections leads to a longer duration of each treatment’s effect. Patients over the age of 65 may not experience such dramatic results. BOTOX® Cosmetic is only useful in treating expression lines and cannot be used to repair sagging skin caused by aging.

Restylane®

Restylane® is a hyaluronic acid cosmetic filler. It is injected to eradicate mild to moderate wrinkles as well as minimize deeper furrows, and fill in hollows or accentuate lips and cheekbones.  Newer techniques even allow us to sculpt the jawline and minimize jowls. Discomfort may be minimal if a topical anesthesia or intra oral block is used. Restylane® softens wrinkles and restores volume and fullness to the skin. Patients with mild to severe facial wrinkles and folds should consider Restylane® injections. The effects generally last for about 6 months (individual results will vary). After treatment, patients may experience some bruising, redness or swelling.

Radiesse®

Radiesse® is a calcium hydroxylapatite cosmetic filler. Radiesse® is effective in treating a variety of conditions resulting from volume loss such as smile lines, frown lines, sunken cheeks and jowls. Radiesse acts as a scaffold under the skin, providing structure and stimulating your own natural collagen to grow. The production of natural collagen continues for several months..

In facial applications, Radiesse® should provide a correction that lasts around one year (with an occasional touchup). Individual results will vary. After treatment you may experience some bruising, redness and swelling.

Sculptra®

Sculptra® is used to treat the loss of fat beneath the skin, which can result in sunken cheeks, indentations, and hollow eyes. Sculptra® is a safe, synthetic, and biocompatible material that is injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss. It provides a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness, improving the appearance of folds and sunken areas.

JUVÉDERM®

JUVÉDERM® is a hyaluronic acid cosmetic filler. It is injected to eradicate mild to moderate wrinkles as well as minimize deeper furrows, and fill in hollows or accentuate lips and cheekbones. Discomfort may be minimal if a topical anesthesia or intra oral block is used. Juvederm® softens wrinkles and restores volume and fullness to the skin. Patients with mild to severe facial wrinkles and folds should consider Juvederm® injections. The effects generally last for about 6 months (individual results will vary). After treatment, patients may experience some bruising, redness or swelling.

Juvederm VOLUMA™ is the first FDA approved filler for cheek enhancement.  This simple procedure instantly lifts the cheek area.  This also subtly improves the jowl area and decreases the hollow appearance of the eye area.  A more youthful appearance can be appreciated immediately.  The procedure is comfortable and has minimal downtime.

Perlane®

Perlane®  is a long lasting form of Restylane® (hyaluronic acid). It is placed deeper into the skin and helps restore volume as well as softening deeper folds of the face.

Contact Dr. Melissa Lackey

If you would like more information on BOTOX® Cosmetic or injectable dermal fillers, or if you would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Lackey, contact our office at 781 662-6228.