Neurotoxins are proteins produced by botulinum bacteria that is injected into a muscle to temporarily paralyze it from contracting. They are used for areas of facial expression such as frown lines, crows feet, and the "11s" between the eyebrows. These line become more pronounced as we age. The effects of neurotoxins are typically present for three to four months, although in some case they can last as long as six months. There are several types of neurotoxins; our practice exclusively uses Botox and Xeomin.

Dermal fillers are a gel-like substance injected below the skin's surface to help restore lost volume, smooth out and plump fine lines and wrinkles, and enhance the natural contours of the face. Fillers are commonly used to heighten cheekbones, makes lips fuller and fill lines that don't change with expression, such as sleep wrinkles on the chin and cheeks, laugh lines, and lines around the lips. Fillers made with hyaluronic acid typically last from six months up to 18 months. Our practice uses Juvéderm and Restylane fillers. Both are made with hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring lubricating substance in our bodies thats aids in the production of collagen and elastin. Dermal fillers are designed for adults over 21 years of age.

JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA™ XC injectable gel is for deep injection in the cheek area to correct age-related volume loss and for augmentation of the chin region to improve the chin profile. JUVÉDERM VOLLURE™ XC and JUVÉDERM XC injectable gels are for injection into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA™ XC injectable gel is for injection into the lips for lip augmentation and for correction of perioral lines.

Restylane® and Restylane-L are for mid-to-deep injection into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. Both are also indicated for injection into the lips. Restylane Kysse is the first lip filler designed with XpresHAn Technology™ for flexible movement and natural-looking volume proven to last for up to 1 year. Restylane Silk is designed for lip augmentation and the smoothing of wrinkles around the mouth. Restylane Defyne helps even out the chin and smooth deep laugh lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines). Restylane Refyne is designed with XpresHAn Technology™ to help soften laugh lines. Restylane Lyft is approved for restoration of the mid-face and hands and can be administered in both at the same appointment.