Considering Botox or Juvederm? Here are some links to .PDF brochures on each. Call Dr. Audrey Farahmand, board-certified plastic surgeon, at 239-332-2388 for your consultation.
http://www.botoxcosmetic.com/botox_physician_info/materials_network/AGN-01-239_Rev1.pdf
http://www.botoxcosmetic.com/botox_physician_info/materials_network/AGN-01-240_rev1.pdf
What is BOTOX cosmetic?
BOTOX has been used therapeutically for over 16 years to treat a variety of medical conditions. It is approved in more than 75 countries and remains the most-studied botulinum toxin and one of the most widely researched medicines in the world. The same formulation with dosing specific to glabellar lines was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002 as BOTOX Cosmetic.
What is it used for?
It is a purified protein administered in a simple, non-surgical procedure that temporarily improves the appearance of moderate to server frown lines between the brows in people ages 18 to 65. During treatment, very low doses of BOTOX Cosmetic are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the muscles that cause those stubborn lines between the brows.
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 the brows.
What are the common side effects?
The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop and nausea.
How does BOTOX Cosmetic work?
Frown lines are caused by overactive facial muscles. BOTOX Cosmetic is intramuscular, blocking the chemicals that cause facial muscles to contract, thereby relaxing them. BOTOX Cosmetic is the only product of its kind that affects the muscles that cause moderate to severe frown lines.
Have patients been happy with their results?
A recent survey reported that most patients were satisfied with the results of their BOTOX Cosmetic treatment, according to a survey conducted in 2005 by the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research foundation.
And, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), BOTOX Cosmetic was the most popular physician-administered cosmetic procedure in the United States for the fourth year in a row (surgical and non-surgical combined). ASAPS estimates that almost 3.3 million treatments were performed in 2005 alone – that’s an increase of almost 16% from 2004.
How can I be sure I’m getting real BOTOX Cosmetic?
Only licensed and trained healthcare professionals have the experience necessary to administer BOTOX Cosmetic. Allergan, Inc., the maker of BOTOX Cosmetic, is the only source for healthcare professionals to purchase the product, and each US FDA label has the Allergan hologram.
What is the treatment like?
BOTOX Cosmetic is a quick and minimally invasive procedure. Your doctor makes a few tiny injections into the muscles that cause moderate to severe frown lines between your brows.
Your doctor will determine exactly where to administer the injections to achieve the best results. No anesthesia is required, although he or she may choose to numb the area with a cold back or anesthetic cream prior to injecting.
The entire process takes approximately 10 minutes and there is no downtime afterward. Discomfort is minimal and brief. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and/or bleeding/bruising may be associated with the injection.
How soon will I see a difference?
What kind of results can I expect?
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.
By day 30 in a clinical study, 89% of patients judged the severity of their frown lines between their brows as moderate or better.
Your own results may vary – be sure to talk to you r doctor about what you can expect.
Visible results have been shown to last up to 4 months, and after that you may be reedy to return for a follow-up treatment.
How do I know if BOTOX Cosmetic is right for me?
If you are between the ages of 18 and 65, you may be a candidate for BOTOX Cosmetic. But first, you must consult with your doctor to see if treatment may be right for you.
And it’s quite affordable. According to ASAPS, BOTOX Cosmetic has a low entry-level cost in the Untied States.
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.
How can I find out more about BOTOX Cosmetic?
First, talk to you doctor to find out if BOTOX Cosmetic is right for you. I you still have questions; the most comprehensive source of information is available by visiting BotoxCosmetic.com. Here you can learn more about the procedure, see before-and-after photographs, and hear more stories about patients’ experiences with this treatment.
Reprinted from BotoxCosmetic.com
Here is some animation from Radiesse demonstrating the procedure.
What is Radiesse?
Radiesse is a safe, FDA-approved dermal filler that restores a natural, youthful look and lasts longer than the former leading filler. This convenient treatment fills and corrects smile lines, Nasolabial Folds and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. RADIESSE is made up of unique calcium-based microspheres suspended in a natural gel that is injected into the skin through a simple, safe and minimally invasive procedure.
How does Radiesse Work?
RADIESSE works with your body, below the skin’s surface. Tiny calcium-based microspheres form a “scaffold” to support and stimulate the growth of your own collagen. Over time, the calcium-based microspheres gradually break down and are safely and naturally absorbed by your body. RADIESSE does more than just temporarily fill-in facial folds and wrinkles – it rebuilds your skin’s foundation and restores your youthful look, without the risks associated with a permanent implant.
How Soon Can I Expect Results?
How long will the Results Last?
The results are immediate. Radiesse typically lasts a year or more, longer than the former leading filler, saving you time and money. Since results may very, be sure to discuss your expectations with your doctor.
Is Radiesse Safe?
Yes. Hundreds of thousands of patients have experienced Radiesse and more than 4,000 physicians worldwide have been trained to provide Radiesse treatments. Through years of clinical studies and independent research, Radiesse has proven to be safe and effective. With Radiesse, you get FDA-approved, safe, clinically tested reliability.
How is a Radiesse Treatment Performed?
Radiesse is injected into the skin through a simple, safe, convenient procedure. Typically administered in a doctor’s office, with the use of a local anesthetic, Radiesse treatments have little to no downtime, with most patients returning to normal activities soon after treatment.
How many Treatments will I need?
Many patients will achieve their desired result after just one visit. Because Radiesse is a longer-term cosmetic enhancement, and to ensure your satisfaction, your physician might schedule a follow-up visit, where a touch up treatment may be recommended.
Are there Side Effects?
Normal, injection-related reactions, such as mild irritation, swelling, itching, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site may occur. These conditions typically resolve on their own.
Is Radiesse Permanent?
No. Treatment results are long-lasting, but not permanent. The calcium-based microspheres gradually break down and are safely and naturally absorbed by your body so you will have none of the risks associated with a permanent implant.
How much does it Cost?
Radiesse treatments are customized for each patient so price varies. In general, the cost of Radiesse is comparable to similar procedures. And because Radiesse is long-lasting, you’ll also save money and time. Please consult your physician to discuss your Radiesse treatment plan.
Reprinted from Radiesse.
What are Restylane and Perlane?
The Restylane 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 clines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds).
How do I choose between Restylane and Perlane?
You don’t have to. In clinical trials, 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. Your doctor will decide which product is right for you.
Your doctor will decide which product is right for you based on an evaluation of facial wrinkles and folds.
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.
Yes. They are approved by the FDA for the treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, like the ones from your nose to the corners of your mouth. Ask your physician whether treatment is right for you.
Restylane has been used in over 1.4 million treatments in the
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, no-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications,
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 is required.
How are Restylane products administered?
Restylane and Perlane are administered by injection to the treatment site. Before treatment, talk to your doctor about pain management.
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.
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, your doctor will assess your need for pain management and determine what technique is right for you.
How much to 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 the cost of similar procedures. Ask your doctor to give a cost estimate based on your particular needs.
How often should I schedule and appointment?
How long the aesthetic correction lasts is very individual. Talk to you doctor about the benefits of scheduling a follow-up appointment in about six months.
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 provides volume to the skin.
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-positive bacteria.
Which dermal filler is the market leader?
Restylane is the number on selling dermal filler in the
How do Restylane and Perlane products differ from Botox cosmetic?
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 the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). In contrast, Botox relaxes the muscles that cause frown lines between your eye brows.
Reprinted from Restylane
What causes wrinkles?
With time, exposure to the sun and other elements, skin components break down. The skin loses structure and volume. Unwelcome lines and wrinkles appear. Healthcare professionals now can correct wrinkles and facial folds, reversing the signs of aging.
How are wrinkles corrected?
The appearance of wrinkles and facial folds can be smoothes by adding structure and volume underneath and bringing sunken skin back up to the surface. Generally, this is done by injecting materials into the skin, to achieve a temporary effect. When administered by a trained healthcare professional, you can be sure that the materials have been proven safe to use. One example is hyaluronic acid.
What is Hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural complex sugar found in all living cells, and one of the major components of the dermis connective tissue matrix, along with collagen and elastin. HA retains water like a sponge, absorbing more than 1, times its weight. This helps to attract and maintain water, hydrating your skin and increasing its volume and density.
Allergan, inc. has found ways to produce, purify, and package HA to make it available for wrinkle correction.
What is JUVEDERM?
Javier injectable gel is a smooth gel filler your doctor eases under your skin to instantly smooth out those wrinkles or folds that look like parentheses along the side of your nose and mouth. Results aren’t just instant, they’re so smooth and natural, everyone will notice but no one will know.
Your doctor or healthcare professional can tell you which JUVEDERM formulation is right for you: JUVEDERM Ultra injectable gel, optimally formulated for versatility in contouring and volatizing wrinkles and folds, or JUVEDERM Ultra Plus, a robust formulation for volatizing and correcting deeper wrinkles and folds. Look smooth and natural with JUVEDERM injectable gel.
What makes JUVEDERM different?
JUVEDERM injectable gel is produced through HYLACROS technology creating a high degree of cross-inking and promoting duration for up to 6 months or longer.
HYLACROSS technology results in a smooth consistency gel, which is a primary factor in the long-lasting, smooth, natural look and feel that is a hallmark of JUVEDERM wrinkle correction.
Re-printed from Allergan, Inc.
Clostridium Botulinum type A exotoxin is one of the most effective and exciting treatments for wrinkles. Botox is safe for weakening the muscles the produce the deep forehead furrows and crowsfeet. The effect is a more relaxed and refreshed appearance. It is injected in the office. Results are visible in three days and last for three months. This is a good alternative to a browlift for patients who do not wish to undergo surgery. Please visit the following website for more information:
www.botoxcosmetic.com.
Restylane® is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler used to correct fine lines and folds such as lines around the mouth and nasolabial folds. It is also used for lip augmentation (producing fuller, smoother lips). It is injected in the office. Patients are back to work the following day. The results typically last four months. Please visit the following website for more information: www.restylaneusa.com.
Farahmand Plastic Surgery carries a full line of Biomedic / La Roche-Posay skin care products and treatments.
We carry a full line of La Roche-Posay Advanced skin care products and services.
