Juvederm Ultra Plus™
What is Juvederm Ultra Plus™?
Juvederm Ultra Plus is a colorless hyaluronic acid gel that is injected into facial tissue to smooth wrinkles and folds, especially around the nose and mouth. It is the filler of choice for lip enhancement because of its exceptionally smooth texture. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar found in the human body. The role of hyaluronic acid in the skin is to deliver nutrients, hydrate the skin by holding in water, and to act as a cushioning agent. A fine needle is used to inject Juvederm Ultra Plus immediately under the wrinkle or skin fold where it adds volume to smooth the surface of the skin.
What results can you expect?
The results are immediate and very natural looking. There is little or no down time and most people return to their normal daily activities right after their visit.
How many treatments do you need?
Juvederm Ultra Plus usually lasts 8 - 12 months. A touch-up approximately one month after the initial treatment may be required to achieve optimal results.
Things you should know.
As with any injection, you may experience mild irritation, swelling, itching, redness, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site. A topical or local anesthetic may be administered for comfort and the cost is included in the treatment price.
How much time is required?
The initial injections usually require one hour. The injection of multiple syringes or the application of a dental block (local anaesthetic) may increase this to ninety minutes. Followup visits for touchups are usually thirty minutes or less. Your skin care nurse can provide a more precise time estimate after examining you and discussing the amount of correction you desire.
How much does it cost?
$499 per syringe. One person may require more volume than another person to achieve the same effect and people may differ on the amount of improvement desired. Your nurse will consult with you to determine the ideal amount of Juvederm Ultra Plus for your needs. Syringes cannot be divided or used for more than one client.
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Radiesse®
What is Radiesse®?
Radiesse is a safe dermal filler that delivers immediate, long lasting, natural looking results. It is made of unique calcium-based microspheres (calcium hydroxylapatite) suspended in a natural, water-based gel and is designed to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. A fine needle is used to inject Radiesse into the deep dermis beneath the wrinkle or skin fold where it adds volume to plump up the skin. The microspheres form a scaffold to support and stimulate the growth of your own new collagen. Your nurse will gently massage the treated area to ensure an even correction.
What results can you expect?
The results are immediate, long lasting, and natural looking. There is little or no down time and most people return to their normal daily activities right after their visit.
How many treatments do you need?
Unlike previous generations of dermal fillers, Radiesse usually lasts 1 to 1½ years. A touch-up approximately one month after the initial treatment may be required to achieve optimal results.
Things you should know.
Radiesse is safe and FDA approved. Because it is designed for injection into the deep dermis, we do not recommend it for lip enhancement.
As with any injection, you may experience mild irritation, swelling, itching, redness, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site. A topical or local anesthetic may be administered for comfort and the cost is included in the treatment price.
The microspheres in Radiesse can be seen in X-rays and CT scans. It is important that you inform your doctor and other health care professionals that you have had facial Radiesse injections. There is little risk that it would cause your doctor concern as long as s/he is aware of the injections.
How much time is required?
The initial injections usually require one hour. The injection of multiple syringes or the application of a dental block (local anaesthetic) may increase this to ninety minutes. Followup visits for touchups are usually thirty minutes or less. Your skin care nurse can provide a more precise time estimate after examining you and discussing the amount of correction you desire.
How much does it cost?
$699 per syringe. One person may require more volume than another person to achieve the same effect and people may differ on the amount of improvement desired. Your nurse will consult with you to determine the ideal amount of Radiesse for your needs. Syringes cannot be divided or used for more than one client.
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