To understand how BOTOX and Jeuveau work, it’s important to understand how wrinkles form. Some wrinkles, such as the folds around the mouth, are caused by age-related fat loss and a reduction in skin elasticity. Other wrinkles, including crow’s feet and glabellar lines, or “11s” between the eyebrows, are caused by repetitive motion. Years of smiling, furrowing our brows, and making other facial expressions can actually leave permanent grooves in the muscles that exacerbate these wrinkles, called “dynamic” wrinkles. These are the lines that these treatments target. Toxins can be used to prevent the formation of the wrinkles or to help correct the lines that have already formed.

BOTOX and Jeuveau are part of a class of drugs called neurotoxins. These products work by temporarily relaxing the muscles in the face that cause dynamic wrinkles for a subtly refreshed appearance that can improve your whole face. BOTOX has been in use for cosmetic and medical indications for decades; its safety and efficacy are well established. Jeuveau, also called #NEWTOX, was clinically developed exclusively for cosmetic use. BOTOX Cosmetic is one of the most popular non-surgical aesthetic treatments in the country, with millions of units injected each year. Both products are approved by the FDA. Neurotoxins are commonly used to treat the following areas:

Neurotoxins typically kick-in 5-7 days after injection and begin slowly wearing off in about 3 months. There is no downtime associated with toxin treatments.

Dermal fillers are another non-surgical option for contouring the face and replacing volume loss. The natural aging process includes fat pad loss, collagen weakening and bone loss. All of this together can leave the face looking more hollow or having a sagging appearance. There are a large range of hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers that are able to replace and restructure that loss.

Dermal fillers are a simple in office procedure that show immediate effects. Depending on the area treated, downtime is present due to swelling and bruising that can occur. Dermal fillers are a longer lasting approach to aging. The length of effect vary with treatment area. Cost is based on the type and amount of dermal filler used to treat the area.

A double chin can be a pesky problem to have. For a non-surgical approach to the removal of the extra fat under the chin we now can offer KYBELLA.

KYBELLA injections target fat cells below the chin with a substance that occurs naturally in the body. That substance, called deoxycholic acid, helps the body dissolve and absorb dietary fats. When injected into the treatment area, it has the same effect on fat cells under the chin. Those cells are then removed from the body over time through its natural metabolic process.

Are there any side effects associated with KYBELLA?

The most common side effects after a KYBELLA treatment are swelling, bruising, and redness in the treatment area. The swelling may persist for more than a week in some cases, but it eventually resolves on its own. You may also notice some hardness around the injection sites, but that is also a temporary side effect.