Are you considering Botox® or dermal fillers to smooth out lines and wrinkles and restore your youthful look? You’re not alone. Many people are turning to cosmetic injectables instead of surgery to enhance their natural beauty.
Botox and dermal fillers are the two most popular minimally invasive cosmetic procedures in the United States. Though it seems almost every beauty spa offers these injectables, you shouldn’t let just anyone administer your Botox or fillers.
At Balboa Medical Center & Spa, our laser and medical spa expert also happens to be an internal medicine physician. Dr. Amir Raeesy has advanced training in medicine and aesthetics. He knows where and how to place your cosmetic injectables so you look like you, only better.
In this blog, we explain why you shouldn’t let just anyone administer your injectables.
Botox 101
Botulinum toxin therapy is a cosmetic injection that temporarily reduces the appearances of facial lines and wrinkles. Botox is one of the most popular brands of these cosmetic injectables. We also offer Xeomin® and Dysport® treatments.
All of the brands of botulinum toxin therapy we carry work in the same manner. When injected in small amounts in the right places, the active ingredient — botulinum toxin — inhibits movement of the facial muscles that create the etched-in lines and wrinkles.
If a dose is too high, botulinum toxin can cause botulism, a rare but serious illness that attacks the nerves, causing shortness of breath and muscle paralysis.
For the record, these injectables are generally considered safe.
Dermal fillers 101
Dermal fillers are cosmetic injectables that add volume under your skin, softening lines and wrinkles and enhancing your facial features. We use many brands of fillers to meet a wide range of needs, including:
Juvéderm, Restylane, and Belotero Balance contain hyaluronic acid gel, which is a substance naturally found in your body that helps retain moisture. The hyaluronic acid gel in these dermal fillers restores facial volume so you get the desired look.
Radiesse contains calcium hydroxyapatite, which adds volume and triggers your skin’s production of elastin and collagen, prolonging the beauty benefits.
Injectables: getting results you expect
Cosmetic injectables are quick, relatively painless, and require little to no downtime. But Botox and dermal fillers are minimally invasive procedures and not a treatment you should let just anyone administer.
When getting injectables from a trained medical professional like Dr. Raeesy, you can expect:
- Skilled techniques that avoid damaging the underlying skin, reducing the risk of bruising
- Proper placement of injections to maintain facial symmetry
- The right amount of injection, creating a naturally fresh look, not frozen or overdone
- Professional techniques to avoid potentially serious side effects
- Attention to recommended precautions that reduce your risk of rare complications
Working with a skilled injectables provider also prevents you from wasting time and money for treatments that fail to produce the results you expect.
Cosmetic injectables make it easier than ever to refresh your look, but you shouldn’t let just anyone administer your injections. Schedule a consultation with our aesthetics expert by calling our office in Encino, California or requesting an appointment online today.