Choose the right injectable facial rejuvenation treatment for you.

Facial rejuvenation is possible without general anesthesia or undergoing the knife, thanks to the injectable materials available in the cosmetic market today. Wrinkles can be treated using Botox, Dysport or the newest addition Xeomin. Volume loss and “sunken” features can be filled up using a variety of facial fillers including, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse, Sculptra, Juvederm, Belotero. Wondering which one is right for you? Below is some helpful advice when deciding which filler will suite you best.

Do´s
Do get an overall consultation
As we age, there are several scientifically proven components of change that take place: wrinkles, loss of volume, discoloration, change in texture, and laxity. Each of these have a specific solution. So starting with a great consultation can save lots of money by allowing you to choose the right set of treatments for your particular problem.

Do choose the material carefully
The right filler is the difference between beautiful and disaster. With so many fillers on the market, which one is the right one for you? While there is some flexibility in the choice, some fillers are simply unsafe in use in certain anatomical locations. For instance, Voluma is a great filler for the temples and cheeks, but cannot be used in the lips.

Do correct the overall anatomy
If you take a CAT scan of your face at 20 and compare it to when you are 90, there will be many changes in the deep tissue structure and the actual skeletal structure of the face, and not just the skin on top. Therefore, in correcting the signs of aging, we must take into consideration the overall anatomy of the person and not just fill in the holes like parentheses around the mouth or just to create bigger lips. The correction proportions and anatomical ratios, which vary among different ethnic backgrounds, make for natural correction, vs the artificial look that scares us all.
Do consider taking arnica for potential bruising
The most common complications with injections is bruising, which can last a few days. To minimize chances of bruising, consider taking over the counter herb, Arnica. This makes it less likely for you to have to deal with bruising issues later.

 

Don't
Do not get Botox, Dysport, Xeomin if you have saggy eyelids
If you are using your forehead muscles to keep your heavy eyelids from impeding your vision, chances are you are not a good candidate for Botox, Dysport or Xeomin on the forehead. The worst complication of forehead treatments can be fallen eyebrows or droopy eyelids.

Do not ever choose a cosmetic treatment because of its price
Well, if the price is too good to be true, it probably is. Stay away from such places as they may be using Botox aimed at use for animals, or fillers imported from other countries with many impurities.

Do not trust just anyone with your health and beauty
We never take our fancy expensive car to a crappy mechanic, yet we often feel that it is safe to trust a novice with our health and beauty.
Do not overfill in one treatment
Worried about looking fake and cosmetic? Do not do too many syringes of fillers or too many units of Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin in one day. Gentle correction over 2 sessions saves cost and creates more natural contours. It allows for you to look your best as opposed to over filled and disproportionate.

Do not use alcohol, aspirin, and certain vitamins the week of your treatment
Fish oils, Vitamin E, and many medicines, including alcohol can predispose you to bleeding. While you are unlikely to bleed significantly to cause harm, being more anticoagulated renders you more at risk for bruising. So, discuss with your dermatologist what medicines and or vitamins you are taking. Most of the time you need 1 week to get rid of their effect on the blood.

Summary
In short, aging gracefully is very possible with the correct use of Botox, Dysport and Xeomin, in combination with facial fillers such as Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse, Sculptra, Juvederm, and Belotero. Trusting an expert, being prepared, and the correct placement of the right product in the right anatomical facial plane, can bring back much health and beauty to your face in a safe and effective fashion.