Botox/Dysport & Injectible Fillers
FILLER INJECTIONS
BOTOX, DYSPORT, Restylane, Radiesse and Juvederm
Today, facial injections are very common and offer you additional choices of achieving facial results without having an operation. I believe that the correct placement of these injections is critical to achieving the best results.
Injectables are becoming a major addition to my practice and are often used in conjunction with facelift surgery. They can help fill out deep wrinkles, creases and furrows. They can also add volume to the lips helping with fine lines around the mouth. Great results can be achieved with these fillers while maintaining a natural, healthy result.
There are several dozen types of fillers on the market; however Dr. Ward is only comfortable offering the ones approved by the FDA. Most often patients schedule a facial consultation and we discuss the right filler to choose and the temporary and or semi-permanent effects. He also discuss the benefits and potential risks of fillers. A non-surgical method is discussed using a combination of fillers such as BOTOX, Restylane and or Radiesse. Patient returns for a thirty minute in office injection treatment.
In the practice we offer injections both by Dr. Ward and his medical skincare specialist Charlene George. If you desire to have your lips enhanced then you may request to have Dr. Ward to do a local anesthetic. Most often it is easier and more affordable to have the injections on the skin care side of the practice. Charlene Greorge has had over 25 years of experience in plastic surgery and is well trained in administering facial injections.
BOTOX – DYSPORT
Dr. Ward offers a strong concentration of BOTOX and DYSPORT to his patients for cosmetic improvements between the frown line area, forehead and crows feet around the eyes. BOTOX or DYSPORT is injected into the skin with a very tiny needle, which relaxes the facial muscles smoothing expression lines. Some patients report high rates of appearance lasting 4-6 months. A few tiny injections of BOTOX or DYSPORT relaxes the muscles used in your frown and brow that causes the lines to form. It is a minimal discomfort non-surgical procedure that does not require any downtime.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who administers BOTOX - DYSPORT cosmetic treatment in your practice?
Dr. Ward will carefully measures and administers the injections in his practice to ensure the best results. We also have a Medical Aesthetician that can administer injections as well.
How can I schedule a BOTOX or DYSPORT treatment?
Dr. Ward’s office staff organizes injection appointments for clients. Please call to schedule with Dr. Ward or our Aesthetician.
BOTOX® RECOVERY
There is no downtime. Usually takes between 2-6 days for results.
No discomfort afterwards and lasts about 4-6 months.
RESTYLANE
Restylane is an injectible filler made of stabilized hyaluronic acid found naturally in human tissue. The filler acts with the body’s own production of hyaluronic acid to add volume to the injected areas. It is a non-animal product so there is no skin testing required before the injection.
In my practice I have found restylane to be very effective for fine lines around the mouth area and for adding volume to the lips.
Time Required
It usually takes about thirty minutes to perform the injection treatment.
Discomfort Level
The patient is given a local injection to block the pain or discomfort. Side effects are rare but may include some swelling, redness and tenderness at the site of injection.
Result Duration
Restylane results are immediate and usually last around 6-8 months. Longevity depends on the patients lifestyle and because hyaluronic acid is a natural substance it will breakdown or dissolve differently in each patient.
RADIESSE
Radiesse is a new combination of collagen and calcium Hydroxyapatite(a derivative of human bone) that offers a smoother more rounded finish than traditional collagen.
Areas Treated
Dr. Ward has found Radiesse to be very effective for folds around the nose and mouth area and underneath eyes and chin.
Duration
Radiesse will last from 2-5 years as opposed to months and is shown to cause little to no allergic reactions or other side effects.
Time Required
This procedure takes place in office after application of local anesthetic, the injection is then performed using a small needle and takes approximately thirty minutes.
Discomfort Level
Minor discomfort at injection site.
JUVEDERM
JUVÉDERM™ Ultra injectable gel is a colorless hyaluronic acid gel that is injected into facial tissue to smooth wrinkles and folds, especially around the nose and mouth. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar found
in the human body.The role of hyaluronic acid in the skin is to deliver nutrients, hydrate the skin by
holding in water, and to act as a cushioning agent.
Areas Treated
Dr. Ward has found Juvederm Ultra to be very effective for folds around the nose and mouth area and underneath eyes as well as lips.
Duration
JUVÉDERM™ Ultra injectable gel will help to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Most patients need one treatment to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing, and the results last about 9 months to 1 year.
Time Required
This procedure takes place in office after application of local anesthetic, the injection is then performed using a small needle and takes approximately thirty minutes.
Discomfort Level
Minor discomfort at injection site.
