Injectables

It’s no secret that our medical professionals are huge fans of injectables—Botox®, Dysport®, dermal fillers + more are among our most popular treatments. Cosmetic injectable treatments can help you boost your natural glow, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, and(priceless!) boost your confidence. Medical advancements have introduced a wide variety of noninvasive treatment options, and our experienced SkinSpirit providers can help determine the best injectable options for your skin type and desired outcome.

From rejuvenating your skin and adding volume to reducing fine lines and adding contour to  your face, our skilled providers use precise injections to help you achieve your best results.

What Are Cosmetic Injectable Treatments?

Cosmetic injectables are a type of nonsurgical treatment that can smooth fine lines and wrinkles, add volume to the skin, reduce excessive sweating, or add contour to the face and body. Receiving injectable treatments from a trustworthy, best-in-class provider can boost your confidence and leave you feeling more like yourself (which is always our goal).

Medical and scientific advancements have introduced many injectable treatments that produce natural-looking results, and your provider can recommend a treatment plan tailored to you and your personal skincare goals. Below, we’ll dive more in to each treatment, so you can best determine which is the right fit for your anti-aging, gorgeous skin goals: Types of Cosmetic Injectables

Different cosmetic injectable treatments target different areas and produce a wide variety of results. At SkinSpirit, we offer the latest, most effective injectable treatments. Consulting with a skilled SkinSpirit provider can help you choose the ideal option for your skin based on your desired outcomes. Your expert provider will develop a personalized treatment plan that’s specifically tailored to your goals Botox®, Dysport® and Daxxify®

Dysport®, Daxxify® and Botox® injections are medical-grade neurotoxins that relax the muscles and help the skin rebuild collagen. Wrinkles and finelines appear on your face over time, because repeated muscle movement stressesthe skin. These neurotoxins help relax this movement, so your skin has time torest and replenish collagen. Consistent treatments in the following areas canhelp  develop + maintain smoother skin,reduce fine lines, and promote a more youthful appearance. Here’s what ourproviders will typically recommend targeting:

●     Frown lines

●     Bunny lines

●     Crow's feet

●     Brows

●     Lips

●     Masseters

●     Trapezoids

Botox® is one of the most popular cosmetic injectable treatment methods, thanks to  of its ability to target fine lines. Dysport® targets broader areas. Our providers often use Daxxify® to treat the lines that appear when frowning, smiling, or squinting.

Some individuals receive Botox® to alleviate jaw muscle and headache related pain. Targeting the masseters relaxes the muscles responsible for jaw clenching and teeth grinding, reducing tension and pain. Botox® injections can also treat excessive sweating in the underarms or forehead — a condition known as hyperhidrosis. Botox® blocks the nerve signals that stimulate sweat glands, temporarily reducing sweat in targeted areas.

Dermal Filler

Injectable dermal fillers, such as Sculptra® Aesthetic, Restylane® and JUVÉDERM®, are cosmetic injectable treatments that smooth wrinkles, soften fine lines, and add volume to the skin. Common injectable fillers, like JUVÉDERM® and Restylane®, contain a hyaluronic acid gel that creates a more hydrated, plump look on treated areas. Your skin naturally contains hyaluronic acid, but it decreases over time. Dermal fillers  can restore this rejuvenating, skin-plumping miracle ingredient  to boost volume in areas like the following:

●     Face

●     Lips

●     Marionette lines

●     Nasolabial folds

●     Cheeks

●     Chin

●     Jawline

●     Hands

Since dermal fillers restore volume, experienced providers can use them to contour different facial areas, help you achieve a more full and youthful facial shape. Experienced, skilled providers use precise injection placement to deliver the best results possible.

Sculptra® Aesthetic

Sculptra® Aesthetic is a type of dermal filler that works differently than Restylane® or JUVÉDERM®. Rather than using hyaluronic acid to boost volume, Sculptra® uses the active ingredient poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) to stimulate the skin's natural collagen production. This biodegradable, biocompatible material replaces depleted collagen in the skin's deep dermis and provides a foundation for natural collagen to expand upon.

Sculptra® acts as a support system for your skin's natural collagen production, helping reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, sagging, and folds. It can gradually restore fullness and firmness in the face, giving you a more youthful appearance and healthy-looking glow. Our providers typically recommend targeting the following areas:

●     Upper, lower, and middle areas of the face

●     Hips

●     Knees

●     Buttocks

SKINVIVE™

SKINVIVE™ is an FDA-approved dermal filler that hydrates the skin, improves skin tone and texture, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This one-of-a-kind treatment delivers hyaluronic acid to the outer layer of your skin for a visible boost of hydration. Rather than contouring  your face, like other types of fillers do, SKINVIVE™ provides a subtle refresh  and gives you a healthy, youthful glow that can last up to six months.

Your skilled SkinSpirit provider will inject microdroplets of SKINVIVE™ onto the outer layer of skin using a very thin needle. These hyaluronic acid droplets will be applied with the utmost precision so they’ll diffuse evenly. Our expert providers recommend using SKINVIVE™ to smooth skin texture, treat fine lines, hydrate dull, dry skin, and achieve a radiant glow in the following areas:

●     Neck

●     Cheeks

●     Lips

KYBELLA®

KYBELLA® specifically targets fat cells beneath the chin to reduce the appearance of submental fullness, or what’s commonly known as a double chin. It is the only FDA-cleared cosmetic injectable that can destroy pockets of fat in the under-chin area to help contour the jawline and lower face. This minimally invasive treatment uses deoxycholic acid to break fat cells down into smaller particles, so the body can more easily dissolve and eliminate these cells—safely slimming the targeted area for natural-looking results.

While KYBELLA® is most popular for treating the jawline and under-chin area, it can also deliver  a more youthful appearance in the following target areas:

●     Upper neck

●     Arms and under arm areas

●     Stomach

●     Chest

●     Ankles and knees

●     Thighs

PDO Threads

PDO threads are biocompatible, dissolvable threads made of polydioxanone that stimulate collagen production. Providers use small needles to insert these threads under the skin, creating a controlled injury that triggers the natural healing process and stimulates new collagen production. The threads also elevate and hold skin tissue up, delivering a visible  lift. 

If you want facelift-like results without surgery, you can receive PDO thread treatment with barbed threads to anchor and elevate sagging skin tissue. An alternative option is smooth threads, which produce a supportive framework under the skin's surface to more gently elevate the skin. Your body gradually absorbs PDO threads, healing the treated areas to reveal  naturally firmer skin.

PDO threads can help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, firm drooping and sagging skin, add jawline definition, and soften folds. These treatments are  excellent options for the following target areas:

●     Cheeks

●     Crow's feet and eyebrow areas

●     Neck

●     Forehead

●     Jowls

●     Nasolabial folds

●     Décolleté

How Does the Cosmetic Injection Process Work?

Before receiving cosmetic injections, you will have a consultation with one of our expert providers. During this highly personalized consultation, you can discuss  desired outcomes with your provider to help them determine the best treatment plan for you. Following this consultation, your provider will either begin treatment or schedule your first session for a later date. 

Cosmetic injectables are noninvasive procedures involving fine needles. Before you receive these injections, your provider may apply ice and a local anesthetic to your treatment area for optimal comfort during your session. After your session is complete, you can return home and follow our specific post-treatment care instructions. Your provider will also let you know when to return for further sessions, if  ongoing treatment is required to maintain results.

Which Injectable Treatment Is Right for You?

Each cosmetic injectable treatment relies on a injection depth and provides a different density and texture. Scheduling treatment with an experienced provider is essential because they can determine the ideal treatment based on your skin type and desired results. While several types of treatments may be applied to  the target area, our providers commonly recommend the following:

Frown lines, crow's feet and brow furrows: Providers typically recommend Botox®, Dysport® or Daxxify® for targeting expression lines.

Tear troughs: Dermal fillers like JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® are usually best for smoothing the tear trough areas under the eyes.

Cheeks: Your provider may recommend Restylane®, SKINVIVE™ or PDO threads if your goal is to enhance and lift the cheeks.

Marionette lines: JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® are some of the best options for smoothing marionette lines between the corners of the mouth and chin.

Nasolabial folds: Many clients receive JUVÉDERM® or Restylane® to smooth nasolabial folds where the cheeks meet the nose.

Lips: JUVÉDERM® can add volume to the lips, but Restylane® is typically the best option for smoothing vertical lip lines. Your provider may recommend SKINVIVE™ if you want to hydrate and improve the texture of the skin around your lips.

Hands: JUVÉDERM® is one of the best options for reducing fine lines and wrinkles on your hands.

Chin or under the chin: JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® are some of the best treatments for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles on the chin, but most providers recommend KYBELLA® if you want to reduce submental fullness or the appearance of a double chin.

Acne scars: Dermal fillers can fill acne scars and  help smooth the skin.

What Results Can You Expect?

Cosmetic injectable treatment results vary person to person, but most of our clients report refreshed, rejuvenated skin, a youthful glow that lasts, and feeling like their best, most confident selves. Your results will depend on your unique skin, the types of treatments you receive, and how often you receive treatments.

How Long Do Results Last?

This varies person to person, but you’ll get a better idea of how long your results will last after talking to your expert provider. They’ll recommend when you should return for more treatments to maintain your best results. However, the following timelines often apply:

Botox®, Dysport® and Daxxify®: Neurotoxin injections like Botox®, Dysport® and Daxxify® can give you a smoother, more youthful appearance that typically lasts three months to a year.

Dermal fillers: Dermal fillers like Restylane® and JUVÉDERM® typically last six months to a year.

Sculptra® Aesthetic: Sculptra® results typically last up to two years. 

SKINVIVE™: That fresh-faced glow you get from  SKINVIVE™ can last up to six months.

KYBELLA®: Kybella results are often permanent, as long as you maintain a healthy weight. Depending on your tailored treatment plan, you may need to schedule several treatments several weeks apart. Experiencing significant weight gain may reverse these results.

PDO threads: PDO threads  usually last six to nine months. 

How Can You Achieve the Best Results?

For the best results, consider the following tips and advice:

Schedule timely treatments: Treatment consistency is key to achieving your desired results. Providers will recommend a specific number of injections and frequency of treatments based on the type of injectable you choose, your skin type + condition, and your desired outcome.

Consult with an experienced provider: Working with an experienced injector is essential. Educated, reputable providers understand precisely how injectables work, what effect they’ll have on your skin; plus, they have the anatomical knowledge to provide correct placement for the safest + best results. Choosing a skilled provider is the best way to pursue your skincare goals, and look and feel like the best version of yourself.

Follow pre- and post-injection recommendations: Providers recommend certain pre-treatment precautions and aftercare instructions when your receive cosmetic injection treatments. Following these instructions as closelyas you can will help you achieve the best possible results.

Treatment Recovery and Common Aftercare Recommendations

Since these are noninvasive procedures we’re talking about, cosmetic injectable recovery is often quite simple. You can return home immediately after your session, and, in many cases, you’ll be able to resume most of your regular daily activities right away. Your provider will give you specific instructions based on the type of injections you receive and the targeted treatment areas. These are some of the most common pre-treatment and aftercare instructions for cosmetic injectables:

●     Refrain from drinking alcohol or taking medications that can thin the blood before and aftertreatment.

●     Avoid strenuous exercise for a period of time following treatment.

●     Keep the skin makeup-free for a period of time following treatment.

●     Apply ice to the treated area.

Temporary redness, bleeding, swelling, itching or bruising of  the treatment area can occur after receiving injections, but following your provider's recommendations can help preventer alleviate these side effects. Additional risks, such as infection and/or allergic reactions, are possible but rare. There is also a very small risk of stroke, blindness, or skin necrosis if an injection enters a blood vessel, but these risks are  extremely low. Choosing an experienced provider is of the utmost importance, because they can administer injections safely to reduce and prevent the above risks.

How to Choose the Right Provider

The best injectable providers have an extensive background in cosmetic treatments and approach their work with precision. You can gauge your provider's reputation and skill set based on the following factors:

Referrals and testimonials: Be sure to read past patient testimonials to learn how satisfied other clients  are with their results. You can also speak to friends and family who achieved results you admire and ask them for a referral.

Before-and-after photos: Check the provider's website for before-and-after photos, and focus on the photos that most resemble your skin. Photos can give you a much better  idea of potential results.

Education: How much industry education does your provider have? Are they knowledgeable about the latest anti-aging treatments? The best providers receive ongoing education to provide their patients with the best treatment options available.

Enhance Your Skin and Boost Your Confidence With SkinSpirit's Cosmetic Injectable Treatments

Consulting with an experienced provider is key to achieving your best cosmetic injectable results. SkinSpirit's skilled aesthetics providers are dedicated to providing effective, safe, and medically proven treatments to help you achieve radiant, glowing, youthful-looking skin. We customize every treatment plan to fit your individual goals and help you achieve optimal results. 

Each SkinSpirit provider has extensive experience. Our experts are looking forward to providing you with the best possible care. Contact us to schedule a free consultation and learn more about which treatment is right for you.