Cosmetic Injectables
At Laguna Beach Rejuvenation & Wellness, our experienced providers offer a wide array of injectables and dermal fillers. During the consultation process, we can work with you to determine which treatment or combination of treatments may best achieve your cosmetic goals.
Injectables and dermal fillers can be ideal for patients who wish to restore a youthful, more refreshed facial appearance without the downtime necessitated by surgery. A local anesthetic can be used before the injection to help maximize comfort during treatment. Procedures generally last about 15-20 minutes, but the time will vary depending on the number of areas being treated and your unique goals. Though the duration of your results may vary based on the treatment type you select, occasional follow-up treatments can help maintain the effects.
Each procedure is tailored specifically for your individual facial anatomy, taking into account your aesthetic goals as well as the strength of your facial muscles to achieve the look you desire. As an added benefit, injectables can generally be paired with medical-grade skin treatments, skin care products, and laser procedures for a more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.
Below, Dr. Daniel C. Mills provides insight into the different categories of cosmetic injectables featured at our practice and how they compare. With a variety of formulations and technologies available today, these treatments can be customized to address a wide range of aesthetic concerns – from early signs of aging to more pronounced wrinkles and facial volume loss.
What Types of Cosmetic Injectables Are Available?
Cosmetic injectables generally fall into two primary categories: neuromodulators and dermal fillers. While both options are designed to rejuvenate the face without surgery, they work in different ways to target specific concerns.
Neuromodulators are commonly used to treat dynamic wrinkles, which form as a result of repeated facial movements such as smiling, squinting, or frowning. Over time, these repetitive expressions can create visible lines in areas such as the forehead, between the eyebrows, and around the eyes. Neuromodulators work by temporarily relaxing the muscles responsible for these movements, allowing the skin above them to smooth out.
Meanwhile, dermal fillers are used to address static wrinkles and volume loss that develop with age as collagen and elastin gradually diminish. By restoring lost volume beneath the skin, fillers can soften creases, enhance facial contours, plump lips, and create a more youthful appearance. Depending on the formulation, fillers may also stimulate collagen production over time for longer-lasting improvement.
Because these treatments aim to address different causes of facial aging, neuromodulators and dermal fillers are often used together as part of a comprehensive facial rejuvenation plan. During your consultation, our providers can recommend the most appropriate injectable options based on your aesthetic goals and treatment preferences.
Neuromodulator Injectables
BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic can rejuvenate the face by reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and crow’s feet. This FDA-approved treatment works by temporarily preventing the facial muscle contractions beneath the skin that cause wrinkles and creases to form. By combating common signs of age, this popular option can give your face a smoother, more revitalized appearance.
As a non-surgical alternative to many popular facial rejuvenation surgeries, BOTOX® Cosmetic can help patients who may not need a full surgical treatment to achieve their goals. Patients typically notice the benefits of these procedures very soon after the injection, and the results generally last between three and four months.
DAXXIFY®
DAXXIFY® is an injectable treatment similar to BOTOX® Cosmetic that can reduce or erase the appearance of glabellar lines (the vertical lines between the eyebrows) as well as other dynamic wrinkles. By temporarily relaxing the facial muscles responsible for wrinkle formation, this FDA-approved treatment can help smooth the skin and create a more youthful, refreshed appearance.
While DAXXIFY® works in a comparable way to other neuromodulators, it features a unique peptide-based formulation designed to help stabilize the active ingredient. This advanced technology may allow the results to last longer for some patients compared to traditional wrinkle relaxers. Patients often begin to notice improvement soon after treatment, and repeat sessions can help maintain smoother, more rejuvenated-looking skin over time.
Dermal Filler Injectables
Restylane® and JUVÉDERM®
JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® are dermal fillers that utilize hyaluronic acid (a naturally-occurring substance in the body) to stimulate new collagen growth in the skin. They are often used for the treatment of facial wrinkles and creases. These fillers temporarily reverse the natural loss of collagen that results from age. After these procedures, your skin can appear fuller, firmer, and more supple. In addition, these dermal fillers can be used to enhance facial features such as the lips for a more defined and full appearance. The results of JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® can last approximately six months, and even longer in some cases.
JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA™ XC
JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA™ XC is a dermal filler uniquely designed to address age-related volume loss in the cheeks. Its hyaluronic acid formulation can restore fullness and contour to the midface, producing a more balanced facial appearance.
For patients seeking a non-surgical option for cheek enhancement, JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA™ XC can lift and define the cheekbones while softening visible signs of aging in the midface. This FDA-approved treatment is indicated for adults over the age of 21, and results can last up to two years or longer for some patients.
SKINVIVE™
SKINVIVE™ by JUVÉDERM® is an innovative injectable treatment designed to increase hydration in the cheeks. Unlike traditional dermal fillers that enhance facial contours, SKINVIVE™ works through a series of tiny injections that distribute the product beneath the skin to enhance smoothness and luminosity. Treatment sessions are typically quick (often taking around 15 minutes), making it a convenient option for patients seeking refreshed-looking skin without significant downtime.
Sculptra® Aesthetic
Sculptra® Aesthetic adds volume to the areas of the face that tend to lose their youthful fullness and firmness as we age. By stimulating collagen growth with poly-L-lactic acid, this dermal filler can be used to treat areas including: the cheeks, temples, jawline, and chin. Though three to four treatment sessions are sometimes necessary to achieve optimal results, the final outcome can last two years or more. Sculptra® Aesthetic can be particularly beneficial for patients who have hollowness in the cheeks due to age or medical conditions.
RHA® Collection of Dermal Fillers by Revance® Aesthetics
The Revance® RHA® Collection of dermal fillers offers an exciting option for both women and men who would like to reduce the appearance of dynamic facial wrinkles and folds. Lines and wrinkles caused by repetitive expressions and facial movements can be dramatically smoothed away with these injectables, offering results that may last up to 15 months following a single treatment. The hyaluronic acid (HA) component of each solution in the Revance® RHA® line allows for very natural-looking results. Plus, the collection’s innovative use of those HA molecules can produce outcomes that not only look natural but feel natural, yielding results that do not create a “frozen” appearance.
These injectables can be an ideal alternative for individuals with moderate wrinkles or more severe cases of dynamic facial wrinkling. The advanced engineering of the HA component in the solutions is what sets the Revance® RHA® Collection apart from many other injectable options. By limiting the chemical modifications of the HA molecules during production of the solution, their natural structure can be better preserved so that results can more closely resemble the natural hyaluronic acid already produced in the skin. This makes it possible for the solution to produce noticeable rejuvenation while moving and flexing with your natural expressions, reducing the chance that the outcome looks “artificial.”
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