The holidays have a way of shedding light on the aspects of our lives we’d like to change. For many of us that means rethinking our priorities, finding more time for the people we love, and attempting to come to terms with what we dislike about our physical appearance. If you’re lacking self-confidence this holiday season, there’s no need to put on a brave face. Juvederm is a non-surgical procedure that subtly smooths and lifts sagging skin, giving you a youthful glow (and a brighter smile) just in time for holiday photos.
What is Juvederm?
Juvaderm is an injectable filler that adds volume to the skin, temporarily minimizing the effects of age. The gel is injected around the mouth to treat moderate to servere lines around the nose, chin, and cheeks. Juvederm is approved for use in patients over 21 years of age. The anti-aging effects generally last around one year.
Candidates for Juvederm Injections
If you’re dissatisfied with wrinkles and sagging in the skin around your mouth, but aren’t ready for a full surgical facelift, you might be a candidate for Juvederm. Juvederm injections take less than 30 minutes and require minimal recovery. Temporary side effects may include tenderness, itching, bruising, swelling, bumps, or discoloration around the injection site. Most side effects are mild and should last no longer than 7 days. Juvederm might be right for you if:
You have deep lines around the nose, mouth, and chin
You want a longer lasting but ultimately temporary solution to facial aging
You have discussed your desired aesthetic with Dr. Brantner
You have given Dr. Brantner a complete list of your current medications and known allergies
You have several weeks available before any holiday functions to schedule your cosmetic procedure
Are you interested in a non-surgical cosmetic procedure? Call Dr. Brantner’s office to schedule a consultation.
Botox injections are a popular non-invasive cosmetic procedure used to treat crow’s feet, lines between the eyebrows, and forehead wrinkles. It’s common in pop culture to mock the stretched, unmoving faces that result from improperly administered Botox injections, but thousands of men and women in and out of the spotlight receive regular Botox treatments. Botox is an easy, relatively inexpensive way to gain more youthful skin without undergoing facelift surgery. If you want to refresh your appearance this summer without worrying about the cost and recovery of a face or neck lift, Botox may be the procedure for you.
Benefits of Botox
Botox is popular because of its minimal discomfort, short recovery time, and non-permanent status. Botox allows men and women to enhance their self-esteem by minimizing or eliminating lines around the eyes and forehead. It subtly smooths the skin, resulting in more youthful appearance without patients appearing to have “had work done.” Botox procedures require no anesthesia, take less than fifteen minutes, and cause no lasting discomfort. Although Botox is used to treat wrinkles and creases beneath the surface of the skin, studies show it may also reduce the effects of recurrent headaches or migraines.
How Much and How Often?
Cases of “Botox gone bad” are often the result of miscalculations by non-accredited physicians or misinformation on the part of the patient. The amount of Botox injected and how soon a patient should receive another treatment are determined case-by-case. Dr. Brantner will determine how much Botox is necessary based on the severity of a patient’s lines and wrinkles, the elasticity of his or her skin, and whether the patient has had previous Botox injections. Botox injections typically last between 3 and 4 months, at which time the patient can schedule another treatment. After several treatments, the effects of Botox build up, resulting in smoother skin and less frequent injections.
If you’re dissatisfied with wrinkles and sagging in the skin around your mouth, but aren’t ready for a full surgical facelift, you might be a candidate for Juvederm. Juvederm injections take less than 30 minutes and require minimal recovery. Temporary side effects may include tenderness, itching, bruising, swelling, bumps, or discoloration around the injection site. Most side effects are mild and should last no longer than 7 days. Juvederm might be right for you if:
