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BOTOX® (Botulinum A) has been used safely by physicians for 20 years to treat patients with certain medical conditions such as eye spasms, central nervous system disorders and excessive muscle contractions. The more recent use of BOTOX® to reduce wrinkles was discovered almost by accident.
Vancouver dermatologist, Dr. Alastair Carruthers, began using BOTOX® to treat signs of aging in 1986 after his wife Jean, an ophthalmologist, observed that her patients who were treated for eye spasm lost their crow's feet. According to Dr. Carruthers, one patient actually commented that she looked "much happier" and "less angry" because the BOTOX® also improved the wrinkles between her eyebrows.
How Does Botox work?
BOTOX® is injected in minute quantities into the contracted muscles that cause wrinkles and the results are impressive. The muscles relax and wrinkles improve. Within five to seven days, lines of facial expression are reduced. The effect does wear off within three to six months and then BOTOX® needs to be injected again. Most patients, however, do request additional sessions. Studies appear to show that with continued treatments, there is a greater length of time between injection procedures.
What is the treatment like?
Because the toxin is injected in such small amounts, the safety profile for this medication is high and side effects are minimal. There may be a slight sting at the injection site in about half of the people undergoing the procedure. There may be a mild bruise at the injection site but this is uncommon.
Are BOTOX® treatments safe?
There are really no contraindications to the procedure. In other words, it appears that all people can have the procedure performed. There is even one report of a pregnant Alaskan woman who developed botulism and delivered a normal baby. The same toxin in botulism is used in BOTOX®, except there are higher amounts of the toxin in botulism. This reassures us that BOTOX® is indeed a safe agent.
Treated ares may include:
Why Choose a Cosmetic Filler?
Have you ever wanted to lose those wrinkles extending from the sides of your nose towards the corners of your mouth? Join the crowd. That's the most common crease formed on the face.
Over time skin begins to lose volume and structure and lines and wrinkles begin to appear. There are many options now available to improve the appearance of your skin. For deeper wrinkles, injectable cosmetic fillers offer the best and most immediate improvement. The procedure is simple and can be done during your lunch hour.
What Types of Cosmetic Fillers Are Available?
Dr. Sweeten offers the most advanced treatments using Radiesse and Juvederm. Kerisma Centre for Medical Aesthetics' specialist will help you determine which filler is right for you.
Which Facial Areas Respond Best to Treatment?
Fillers work exceptionally well on wrinkles around the mouth, worry lines in the forehead, deep crows feet around the eyes, and depressed facial or acne scars. Fillers can also be used in conjunction with other cosmetic procedures for those seeking the ultimate in facial rejuvenation.
How Are Treatments Performed?
The injections are an in-office procedure taking less than 30 minutes of your time. During treatment, a tiny needle is used to inject the filler beneath the wrinkle or depression, into your own collagen base. With a small amount of lidocaine patients generally experience minimal discomfort.
What Can I Expect Following the Treatment?
The injections are an in-office procedure taking less than 30 minutes of your time. During treatment, a tiny needle is used to inject the filler beneath the wrinkle or depression, into your own collagen base. With a small amount of lidocaine patients generally experience minimal discomfort.
What Can I Expect Following the Treatment?
Normal activities can be resumed immediately following the treatment. Mild swelling at the treatment site may last for a few hours and you might experience some slight bruising which can generally be covered with make-up.
The results from a Cosmetic Filler are temporary and can easily be repeated. The newer generations of fillers used at Kerisma last anywhere from 4 months to 18 months.
How Do I Get Started?
To find out more about Cosmetic Fillers or any procedure offered, please call to schedule a consultation.
Healthy young skin contains collagen that gives it volume, flexibility and strength. As part of the aging process, your own natural collagen breaks down, diminishing facial volume. This loss of elasticity and volume results in the wrinkles, facial lines and skin laxity that rob your skin of its youthful appearance.
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The ideal way to achieve wrinkle reduction is by replenishing lost volume. With RADIESSE® wrinkle filler, you welcome back your own natural collagen to smooth out the signs of aging. That's because RADIESSE wrinkle filler's unique formulation stimulates collagenesis – the production of new collagen – which results in increased volume for natural looking wrinkle correction that may last a year or more in many patients. It's also why more and more cosmetic surgeons, estheticians, and other medical professionals are choosing RADIESSE wrinkle filler for long-lasting facial rejuvenation.
In just one syringe, many patients can achieve long-lasting youthful results. And now you can ask your doctor about the RADIESSE treatment option that significantly improves comfort. Because treatment with RADIESSE wrinkle filler is simple, quick, comfortable and convenient, with immediately visible results that last, more and more people are discovering that it is the natural choice for maintaining a more youthful appearance.
JUVÉDERM™ is the smooth gel filler that your doctor uses to instantly smooth away wrinkles around your mouth and nose. With just one treatment, you’ll get smooth and natural-looking results that last up to a year.
Everyone’s skin ages differently and JUVÉDERM™ may be used to rejuvenate multiple problem areas. From smile lines to vertical lip lines, you can smooth away unwanted wrinkles and restore natural contours.
JUVÉDERM™ is a smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid–a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration. Your healthcare professional eases JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel under the skin to provide a smooth, natural look and feel–so everyone will notice (but no one will know)! JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel is the first FDA–approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is proven to be safe and effective for persons of color.
