BOTOX® and Restylane

Let's face it. Our faces show the results of years of laughing, smiling, frowning, worrying - in other words, of living. The skin around our eyes and on the forehead develops deep lines and wrinkles, sometimes called "expression lines or dynamic wrinkles."

Dynamic wrinkles are caused by contractions of the delicate underlying facial muscles every time you smile, laugh or frown. The more emotion you show, the deeper these wrinkles and lines are likely to be. While you may have earned every one of your smile lines, you don*t have to show them anymore.Cosmetic treatment with Botox, an FDA-approved muscle-relaxing agent, can correct visible signs of stress and aging by relaxing the muscles of the area treated. As a result, the skin looks less wrinkled and smoother, and you look younger, and fresher!

Botox

Botox® Cosmetic treatments are simple, non-surgical procedures that selectively block nerve transmissions to relax underlying muscles and smooth the deep, persistent lines on the face that develop over time. Botox injections provide a safe, non-invasive wrinkle reduction treatment, making it a leading choice in the field of cosmetic enhancement and facial rejuvenation, with no down time. Unfortunately there is no treatment for permanent removal of wrinkles.

• Soften frown lines, forehead lines and crow's feet;Lift the brow and open the eyes;
• It can also be used in very small amounts around the mouth to soften the vertical lines above the lip, usually in conjunction with a lip enhancement using collagen or other soft tissue filler.

Restylane

AS SEEN ON OPRAH...As you age, the years of laughing, smiling, talking and tanning inevitably crease your skin. These factors can leave you with lines and wrinkles. You will also start to notice that the size of your lips has begun to shrink. Restylane injections can be used for temporary line and wrinkle removal or lip enhancement. Restylane is one of the most popular and effective dermal fillers on the market today. Restylane is injected under the surface of your skin to restore the natural contours of your face. Some of the benefits of Restylane include:

• No skin test required prior to injection;Composed of stabilized hyaluronic acid which is a natural component of our tissue;Instant results;Long lasting (over 6 months);
• No animal ingredient.

Restylane treatment takes about 30 minutes and the amount of discomfort depends on the sensitivity of the patient's skin. Lip enhancement can be uncomfortable therefore patients are offered a nerve block prior to treatment to eliminate any pain. The product is injected just below the surface of the skin with a very fine needle.

Patients may require a second visit to achieve a full correction of the area. The body will eventually absorb the product, so ongoing treatments are necessary to maintain results, normally every 6-12 months.