Fillers and Injectables
Botox
BOTOX® Cosmetic
is a simple, nonsurgical, physician-administered treatment
that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows
in people from 18 to 65 years of age. It is the only treatment of its type
approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
One 10-minute treatment—a few tiny injections—and within days there's a
noticeable improvement in moderate to severe frown lines between the brows,
which can last up to 4 months. Results may vary.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum
bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those frown
lines between the brows to form over time. It blocks signals from the nerve to
muscle therefore the injected muscle can no longer contract, which causes the
wrinkles to relax and soften.
 
 
BOTOX® Cosmetic
was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
in 2002 for the temporary treatment of moderate to severe frown lines between
the brows in people ages 18 to 65, and almost 3.3 million procedures were
performed in 2005 alone.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ranked BOTOX® Cosmetic
as the most popular physician-administered aesthetic procedure in the United States
for the fourth year in a row (surgical and nonsurgical combined).
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Restylane
Restylane is an injectable gel which should always administered by a trained,
medically qualified practitioner.
Restylane enhances your natural looks by restoring your skin’s volume, creating
softness and revitalizing your appearance.
How it works
Youthful skin is rich in hyaluronic acid. As we age, the distribution and function
of hyaluronic acid in our skin gradually change, leading to the characteristic signs
of aging.
Restylane gels work by enhancing your skin’s own stocks of hyaluronic acid, directly
adding volume to either soften the signs of aging or enhance your features.
The procedure is quick. It usually takes less than 30 minutes. The benefits can be
seen immediately.
Restylane is safe
Restylane safety and efficacy is proven beyond a doubt, with robust clinical data
spanning a decade. Adverse reactions to Restylane are rare.
Restylane is natural
The uniquely produced hyaluronic acid gel of Restylane closely resembles natural
hyaluronic acid. This reduces the risk of an inflammatory reaction or other side effects.
Restylane is long lasting but not permanent
Restylane gives you flexibility and control over your looks. Because your face changes
shape as you age, you want to avoid a permanent look you might regret in years to come.
Restylane is nonanimal
In contrast to some other hyaluronic acid-based products, the hyaluronic acid in
Restylane is not extracted from animals. This means there is no risk of transmitting
disease or eliciting allergic reactions if you are sensitive to common foods, such as
chicken and eggs.
Restylane is quick and easy
Restylane treatment usually fits in well with busy lifestyles, with minimal downtime,
and gives results that can be seen instantly.
Restores fullness to lips
Restylane Lipp™ is specially designed to create the beautiful looking lips you desire.
Whether you’d like to have softer, fuller lips – or just add a touch of volume in the
lip border to give a more sculpted look – Restylane Lipp is the perfect treatment for you.
Radiesse
Radiesse® is a safe, next generation dermal filler that does more than just fill in lines
and wrinkles – it volumizes. In fact, Radiesse is setting a new standard in facial fold
and wrinkle correction. This treatment restores a natural, youthful look that lasts.
In many patients, the results may last for a year or more. Numerous medical studies
have shown that Radiesse is a safe and effective treatment for filling and correcting
smile lines, nasolabial folds, and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. Radiesse stimulates
the body to produce new collagen. This unique response provides immediate, visible
improvement of folds and wrinkles, and provides long-lasting and beautiful results.
Why choose Radiesse?
Radiesse dermal filler:
- Is an FDA-APPROVED wrinkle treatment used to correct moderate to severe
facial wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth, such as nasolabial folds.
- Stimulates the body to produce NEW COLLAGEN.
- Radiesse dermal filler is LONG LASTING.
- Provides IMMEDIATE correction through a convenient treatment that can be
performed during your lunch hour!
- May require LESS FREQUENT office visits for retreatments, saving you
time and money.
- Is BIOCOMPATIBLE, and no allergy testing is necessary prior to treatment
Immediate Satisfaction, Long-lasting Results
The wrinkle treatment results provided by Radiesse dermal filler are immediate and
long lasting. The effects of Radiesse may last a year or more in many patients. In
addition, Radiesse treatments may require fewer office visits for retreatments.
Since results may vary, be sure to discuss your expectations with Dr. Cleaver.
Safe and Effective Wrinkle Treatment
Radiesse is made of unique calcium-based microspheres that are suspended in a
water-based gel and injected into the skin through a simple, safe, and minimally
invasive procedure.
Hundreds of thousands of patients have experienced Radiesse, and thousands of
physicians worldwide have been trained to provide Radiesse treatments. Through
years of rigorous clinical studies and independent research, Radiesse has proven
to be safe and effective. With Radiesse, you get safe, FDA-approved, clinically
tested results.
How does Radiesse work?
Radiesse is gently injected into the skin in small amounts with a very fine needle.
Radiesse stimulates the body to produce new collagen. This unique response provides
immediate, visible improvement of folds and wrinkles, and provides long-lasting
and beautiful results.
Is Radiesse safe?
In years of rigorous clinical testing and use by physicians in hundreds of thousands
of patients worldwide, Radiesse has been shown to be safe and effective. In the
FDA clinical studies there were virtually no allergic reactions. There may be
some normal injection related occurrences, such as bruising, discomfort, swelling,
or redness that typically resolve on their own.
Am I a Radiesse candidate?
You may be a Radiesse dermal filler candidate if you are beginning to notice facial
wrinkles, lines, and folds. Radiesse provides immediate and long-lasting wrinkle
correction.
Why "correct" wrinkles with Radiesse?
Over time, tissue volume diminishes, leaving folds and wrinkles in several common
patterns, including the deepening of nasolabial folds, accentuated smile lines
(sometimes called "marionette lines"). Radiesse can be injected into the skin in
order to compensate for the loss of volume or to correct these areas. By stimulating
the body to produce new collagen, Radiesse provides a natural look that lasts for
a fresh, rested, healthy appearance that still looks like you.
How is a Radiesse treatment performed?
Radiesse is injected into the skin through a simple, safe, quick, and minimally
invasive outpatient procedure. Typically administered in a physician's office
with the use of a local anesthetic, Radiessse treatment requires little to no
downtime, with most patients returning to normal activities almost immediately
after treatment.
How soon can I expect results?
How long will the results last?
The results are immediate. Radiesse continues to deliver results as it stimulates
your body to produce new collagen. Results may last a year or more in many patients,
which may result in fewer office visits for retreatments. Since results may vary,
be sure to discuss your expectations with Dr. Cleaver.
How many treatments will I need?
Many patients will achieve their desired result after just one or two treatments.
To ensure your satisfaction with the treatment, your physician might schedule a
follow-up visit, where a touch up treatment might be recommended.
Are there any side effects?
Normal, injection-related reactions such as mild irritation, edema, swelling, itching,
discoloration, or tenderness at the injection site may occur. These conditions typically
resolve themselves within one to two days.
Could I have an allergic reaction to Radiesse?
Radiesse is biocompatible. You do not need to undergo skin allergy testing, which is
common with certain animal-based or permanent filler agents, prior to treatment.
However, if you believe you are having an allergic reaction to Radiesse, seek
medical attention immediately.
Is Radiesse permanent?
No. Treatment results are long-lasting, but not permanent. Over time the tiny
calcium-based microspheres gradually break down into calcium and phosphate
ions which are safely and naturally absorbed into your body, leaving your own
newly produced collagen in their place.
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EVOLENCE®
What is EVOLENCE®?
EVOLENCE® dermal filler represents a breakthrough in treating the
effects of aging by replacing the collagen you've lost with collagen
that lasts.
A truly novel dermal filler, EVOLENCE® can immediately improve and
refresh your appearance by smoothing out and softening unwanted
wrinkles and folds, and restoring structure and facial contour in
volume-depleted areas. The visible, natural-looking results are
achieved immediately, with minimal-to-no downtime, so you can
get right back to your daily activities. These immediate results last
for at least 6 months, so you can avoid the costly repeat treatments
often associated with other fillers.
EVOLENCE® is injected by a trained physician or aesthetic professional,
and your desired results may be achieved in just 1 visit. Only your physician
or aesthetic professional can determine the best treatment approach for
achieving your desired results.
Why is collagen so important for achieving
a refreshed, youthful appearance?
Collagen is nature's most fundamental and abundant building block. In fact,
collagen makes up 70% to 80% of the skin's dermis, providing structure,
strength, and support. Collagen depletes naturally over time as we age,
leading to a tired or aged appearance. This happens through the formation
of new wrinkles and folds, and changes in facial contour and structure.
The natural pace of collagen loss can be accelerated by such factors as
sun exposure, genetics, hormonal changes, and smoking. By replacing
lost collagen with an advanced collagen compound, EVOLENCE®
dermal filler can help enhance and maintain the structure, volume,
and naturally younger-looking appearance of your skin.
What makes EVOLENCE® different?
EVOLENCE® dermal filler is made of natural collagen, one of the
most prevalent materials in your body. The advanced collagen in
EVOLENCE® has been naturally cross-linked, so it mimics the
3-dimensional structure of your skin's own collagen. This allows
it to integrate beautifully and support your skin's own existing
collagen network by adding structure, strength, and volume for a
natural look and feel that last.
The unique collagen of EVOLENCE®:
- Achieves immediate, natural-looking results, so you can walk
out of your aesthetic professional's office looking beautifully
refreshed
- Causes minimal-to-no swelling or bruising, so you can get right
back to daily activities
- Last for at least 6 months so it is convenient and reduces costly
repeat visits
- Does not require a skin pre-test, so you can get results in 1 visit
Although new to the US, EVOLENCE® has been used extensively in
Canada, Europe, and Israel for several years.
Where is EVOLENCE® used?
EVOLENCE® is recommended for the correction of moderate-to-deep
facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, the ones that appear
from your nose to the corners of your mouth ("smile lines").
Is EVOLENCE® right for me?
Your physician or aesthetic professional will help you determine the best
treatment approach for achieving your desired results. Together, you may
decide EVOLENCE® dermal filler is right for you if you are seeking a refreshed
and naturally younger-looking you. The visible results are immediate—with
minimal-to-no downtime post-treatment— and lasts at least 6 months.
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