FACIAL ENHANCEMENT
Many are looking to improve and enhance their facial features, whether it be a weak chin or unwanted wrinkles. These arise either from genetics (think nose or weak cheekbones) or natural aging (such as under eye hollows and sagging folds).
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Restylane®
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Juvéderm®
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Radiesse®
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Restylane®
SCA offers the Restylane® line of fillers, a Hyaluronic acid family rivaling those of Juvéderm®. From LYFT, REFYNE and DEFYNE to SILK and the GOLD STANDARD of Hyaluronic acid fillers, Restylane® itself, Self-Centered Aesthetics™ has you covered.
As the name of the category suggests, fillers work by filling those areas in the face and body perceived as lacking volume. Unlike Botox® and Dysport® which work by weakening facial muscles responsible for wrinkles and folds and lasers which work by altering the skin's actual structural and chemical makeup, fillers physically FILL CONCAVITIES and highlight CONVEXITIES. Admittedly, there is a bewildering array of fillers on the market today bombarding both patients and physicians alike with claims of being the latest and greatest. However, both Dr. Haworth and his team at Self-Centered Aesthetics™ like to keep it as simple as possible. He has instilled in his team that the true efficacy of any particular filler lies in the hand controlling the syringe and not what is in it. No matter how "silky", "lifting", "smoothing" or "beautiful" the new filler is advertised to be, the end result is mainly controlled by the beauty injector and less by the substance itself.
Our credo at Self-Centered Aesthetics™ is to EMBRACE every person as a UNIQUE patient needing a CUSTOMIZED approach to filler placement. We go the extra mile to vet what we believe to be the BEST filler solution for each patient's individual cosmetic concern. What we don't do is simply provide a non-curated list of fillers available on the market today.
Basically, there are two types of fillers: temporary ones and those that are more permanent. Among the temporaries are Radiesse® (calcium hydroxlapatite) and the hyaluronic acid (HA) based gel which include Belotero® and those of Restylane® and Juvéderm®. The more permanent fillers available in the US include both fat (which is performed with a surgical procedure called fat transfer) and Bellafill®.
Healthy skin contains an abundance of a substance called hyaluronic acid (HA), which is the lubricating gel found in our joints and other tissues. Factors such as age, genetics, environmental stresses and sunlight can reduce the amount of HA in your skin. When skin losses HA it can become dry, thin, and less able to restore itself. As a result, the loss of structure and volume can create unwanted FACIAL WRINKLES and FOLDS. Using a dermal filler like Restylane® is a SAFE and EFFECTIVE way to replace the HA your skin has lost, RESTORING VOLUME and smoothing facial wrinkles and folds as well as augmenting the lips. Restylane® also increases collagen production and may prevent the breakdown of existing collagen. With regular injections the effects are longer-lasting.
Restylane® is an FDA approved hyaluronic acid-based anti-wrinkle injectable treatment for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.
The Restylane® family of products can reverse the signs of aging by giving you toned and balanced definition around the EYES, MID-FACE and LIPS. Results can last for up to one year for wrinkles and folds and 6 months for lip augmentation. With the newer products, results can last well over one and half years.
Among the many concerns that can be treated with Restylane® are:
1. DEEP LINES and FOLDS such as the "nasolabial folds, or "parenthesis line," marionette folds, "smokers lines" for those vertical wrinkles, frown lines, etc.
2. The horizontal "necklace lines" or visible grooves that run transversely across the neck.
3. Facial atrophy such as HOLLOW, gaunt CHEEKS, TEMPLE concavities and "tear troughs" or dark UNDER-EYE circles.
4. Facial beautification including cheek augmentation, jawline ENHANCEMENT as well as nasal shape and SYMMETRY improvement ("nonsurgical nose job").
5. Rejuvenating long, atrophic flaccid earlobes.
6. SCARS including those caused by acne.
7. Aging of the HAND including hollowing, visible tendons and veins.
*Individual results may vary. Some concerns which can be successfully treated with Restylane® are FDA off-label uses.
Restylane®- L
The only dermal filler FDA approved for LIP AUGMENTATION and still the industry leader in smoothing facial folds around the MOUTH and EYES.
Restylane® Silk
Injected closer to the surface of the skin, SMALLER, SMOOTHER hyaluronic acid particles have been specially designed to revive thinning under the eyes, depleted, lackluster LIPS and the vertical lines around them. Indeed, Dr. Haworth feels that Silk® is wonderful in removing the under-hollows/DARK CIRCLES also known as "tear troughs" to produce a natural smooth transition from the lower eyelid onto the cheek.
Restylane® Lyft
Providing natural fullness and now fully approved by the FDA for CHEEK AUGMENTATION and the correction of age-related mid-face CONTOUR DEFICIENCIES, in addition to treating DEEPER facial wrinkles and FOLDS.
Restylane® Refyne
A next generation HA that has a smoother consistency. This makes the filler easier to manipulate, and less visible during facial expressions. Being a MORE FLEXIBLE product, it can be used in SHALLOWER FOLDS and more superficial wrinkles. Long lasting up to 12-15 months
Restylane® Defyne
Also a next generation HA, Defyne is designed for treatment of DEEPER FOLDS, and has slightly less flexibility but provides better STRUCTURAL SUPPORT. Also long lasting up to 12-15 months.
PREPARATION
1. Restylane® treatments typically consist of a number of injections using a very small needle. To minimize the chance of getting a bruise from any injection, it is recommended you abstain from medications and supplements that could thin the blood. Common examples of these are listed below. Self-CA can provide you with a printed more comprehensive list of medications, vitamins and nutritional supplements to avoid 7-10 prior to your treatment. Of course, consult your physician before discontinuing any medications or supplements you may have been prescribed.
Supplement / Medication Stop # Days Prior to Procedure:
• Fish Oil --- 10 Days
• Aspirin Products --- 7 Days
• Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, other NSAIDS --- 5-7 Days
• Vitamin E --- 7 Days
2. Although many patients do not bruise from a treatment, if a bruise should occur, it may be visible for as long as 7-10 days. Consider this when selecting a date for your treatment.
3. Use of homeopathics including BROMELAIN, ARNICA and PYCNOGENOL can reduce swelling, bruising and inflammation while accelerating healing.
4. Avoid heavy use of alcohol 10 days prior to treatment to decrease the chances of bruising and/or swelling.
5. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not receive treatment.
6. If you have a history of oral herpes, we recommend you pre-treat with an anti-viral three days before your scheduled visit.
7. We may advise you to stagger other treatments, such as laser, IPL, microdermabrasion and peels to a different day from the Restylane® These treatments can increase blood flow or heat the skin, in turn promoting bruising and reduce the effectiveness of your Restylane®
THE VISIT
If you are a new client, expect to be here at least 45 minutes. We will review your medical history, go over the procedure, expectations and answer any questions you may have. Follow-up procedures should take approximately 15-30 minutes. Some report that being injected with feels like a pinch.
Restylane® does not require an allergy test as all products are 100% non-animal-based.
Our expert injector will examine the soft tissue of your face to assess the depth of wrinkles and folds to determine your treatment. We will take pre and post injection photographs so you can see the difference once the treatment is complete.
Though not required, our expert injector may use topical or injectable numbing agents prior in order to ensure patient comfort during the treatment.
Restylane® Injectable Gel will be carefully guided under your skin to augment, or fill, wrinkles and folds. When enhancing lips or facial contours, Restylane® adds volume and shape to the treated area. Following the injection, treated areas may be gently massaged. The procedure can last anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes depending on areas being treated.
AFTERCARE
1. Swelling, redness, and tenderness may occur after your treatment and usually resolves within 72 hours.
2. Cold compresses may be used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling and any discomfort.
3. Avoid touching the treated area within 6 hours of treatment so you do not accidentally injure your skin. After that, the area can be gently washed with soap and water. Do not massage the injected areas for 48 hours unless instructed to do so by one of our team members at Our Self-Centered Aesthetics™.
4. Until redness or swelling subsides completely, avoid exposure of the treated area to intense heat (sun lamp or sun bathing) or extreme cold weather.
5. If you have suffered previously from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another occurrence. Ask your treatment provider about medications that may minimize a recurrence.
6. Avoid taking aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John’s wort, and high doses of Vitamin E supplements for 3 days after treatment. These agents may increase the risk of bruising and bleeding at the injection site.
7. Avoid aesthetic lasers, microdermabrasion, or IPL over areas with Juvederm® Injectable for a minimum of 6 weeks after treatment unless advised to buy one of our professionals at Self-CA.
After the treatment, some temporary injection-related reactions may occur, including redness, pain, firmness, swelling, itching, brushing, discoloration, lumps and bumps. These are usually mild to moderate in nature and clear up on their own in 7 days or less. If you experience swelling at the injection site, you can apply a cold compress for a short period of time. Even though we at Self-Centered Aesthetics™ feel that the rest of the land line of products generally produces the most consistent results in and around the eyes, occasionally, a bluish tinged swelling known as the Tyndall effect can result, which some may mistake as an allergy or a fat bag. This has more to do with the nature of HA and not necessarily the injection technique. Fortunately, in experienced hands, this occurrence is uncommon but should it arise, it can be very easily reversed within a few minutes by injection of an enzyme that dissolves the product.
One of the risks with using any filler is unintentional injection into a blood vessel, and while exceedingly rare, the complications can be serious and may be permanent. These complications can include vision abnormalities, blindness, stroke, temporary scabs, or permanent scarring.
As with all skin injection procedures, there is a risk of infection.
Your cost not only includes the price of the product, but more importantly, the skill and expertise of the specialist injector.
As with all successful beauty injections, Restylane® is first and foremost a technique-sensitive treatment—look for someone who is licensed and trained and has experience treating patients with these medications.
Be wary of discount products or “cheap” Restylane®—if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Our team of medical professionals at Self-Centered Aesthetics will take the time to understand your treatment goals and develop a treatment plan that is right for you.
Juvéderm®
Aging is a given but wrinkles, folds and dark hollows don't have to be! Combining Juvéderm's TRUSTED family of products with both traditional and revolutionary techniques, our certified beauty injectors at Self-Centered Aesthetics™ can help you with the PERFECT POUT, the SMOOTHER FACE and the LIFTED LOOK you have been searching for.
As the name of the category suggests, fillers work by filling those areas in the face and body perceived as lacking volume. Unlike Botox® and Dysport® which work by weakening facial muscles responsible for wrinkles and folds and lasers which work by altering the skin's actual structural and chemical makeup, fillers physically FILL CONCAVITIES and highlight CONVEXITIES. Admittedly, there is a bewildering array of fillers on the market today bombarding both patients and physicians alike with claims of being the latest and greatest. However, both Dr. Haworth and his team at Self-Centered Aesthetics™ like to keep it as simple as possible. He has instilled in his team that the true efficacy of any particular filler lies in the hand controlling the syringe and not what is in it. No matter how "silky", "lifting", "smoothing" or "beautiful" the new filler is advertised to be, the end result is mainly controlled by the beauty injector and less by the substance itself.
Our credo at Self-Centered Aesthetics™ is to EMBRACE every person as a UNIQUE patient needing a CUSTOMIZED approach to filler placement. We go the extra mile to vet what we believe to be the BEST filler solution for each patient's individual cosmetic concern. What we don't do is simply provide a non-curated list of fillers available on the market today.
Basically, there are two types of fillers: temporary ones and those that are more permanent. Among the temporaries are Radiesse® (calcium hydroxlapatite) and the hyaluronic acid (HA) based gel which include Belotero® and those of Restylane® and Juvéderm®. The more permanent fillers available in the US include both fat (which is performed with a surgical procedure called fat transfer) and Bellafill®.
Healthy skin contains an abundance of a substance called hyaluronic acid (HA). Factors such as age, and sunlight can reduce the amount of HA in your skin. When skin lacks of HA it can cause loss of structure and volume, creating unwanted facial wrinkles and folds such as lines around your nose and mouth- “laugh lines,” “smile lines” or “parentheses” (nasolabial folds) and less voluminous cheeks and lips.
Using a dermal filler like Juvéderm® is a safe and effective way to replace the HA your skin has lost, restoring volume and smoothing facial wrinkles and folds.
Juvéderm is an FDA-approved family of injectable fillers used to treat a variety of reasons, including lifting the cheeks, smoothing marionette lines around the mouth, and plumping the lips. It may also be used to fill pitted acne scars or reduce the appearance of aging hands. Juvéderm fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the skin.
We offer JUVÉDERM® in two formulations— JUVÉDERM® Ultra for versatility in contouring and volumizing facial wrinkles and folds, and JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus, a more concentrated formulation for volumizing and correcting deeper folds and wrinkles. Results generally last between nine months to over one year.
Among the many concerns that can be treated with Juvéderm® are:
1. DEEP LINES and FOLDS such as the "nasolabial folds, or "parenthesis line," marionette folds, "smokers lines" for those vertical wrinkles, frown lines, etc.
2. The horizontal "necklace lines" or visible grooves that run transversely across the neck.
3. Facial atrophy such as HOLLOW, gaunt CHEEKS, TEMPLE concavities and "tear troughs" or dark UNDER-EYE circles.
4. Facial beautification including cheek augmentation, jawline ENHANCEMENT as well as nasal shape and SYMMETRY improvement ("nonsurgical nose job").
5. Rejuvenating long, atrophic flaccid earlobes.
6. SCARS including those caused by acne.
7. Aging of the HAND including hollowing, visible tendons and veins.
*Individual results may vary. Some concerns which can be successfully treated with Juvéderm® are FDA off-label uses.
Juvéderm® is for both women and men. Indeed, more and more men are getting cosmetic treatments to look good and stay competitive in the job market. With less stigma associated with plastic surgery nowadays, many men in their mid 40s and above want to look their best and of course do so naturally.
PREPARATION
1. Juvéderm® treatments typically consist of a number of injections using a very small needle. To minimize the chance of getting a bruise from any injection, it is recommended you abstain from medications and supplements that could thin the blood. Common examples of these are listed below. Self-CA can provide you with a printed more comprehensive list of medications, vitamins and nutritional supplements to avoid 7-10 prior to your treatment. Of course, consult your physician before discontinuing any medications or supplements you may have been prescribed.
Supplement / Medication Stop # Days Prior to Procedure:
• Fish Oil --- 10 Days
• Aspirin Products --- 7 Days
• Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, other NSAIDS --- 5-7 Days
• Vitamin E --- 7 Days
2. Although many patients do not bruise from a treatment, if a bruise should occur, it may be visible for as long as 7-10 days. Consider this when selecting a date for your treatment.
3. Use of homeopathics including BROMELAIN, ARNICA and PYCNOGENOL can reduce swelling, bruising and inflammation while accelerating healing.
4. Avoid heavy use of alcohol 10 days prior to treatment to decrease the chances of bruising and/or swelling.
5. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not receive treatment.
6. If you have a history of oral herpes, we recommend you pre-treat with an anti-viral three days before your scheduled visit.
7. We may advise you to stagger other treatments, such as laser, IPL, microdermabrasion and peels to a different day from the Juvéderm® These treatments can increase blood flow or heat the skin, in turn promoting bruising and reduce the effectiveness of your Juvéderm®
THE VISIT
If you are a new client, expect to be here at least 45 minutes. We will review your medical history, go over the procedure, expectations and answer any questions you may have. Follow-up procedures should take approximately 15-30 minutes. Some report that being injected with feels like a pinch.
Juvéderm® does not require an allergy test.
Our expert injector will examine the soft tissue of your face to assess the depth of wrinkles and folds to determine your treatment. Juvéderm® Injectable Gel is available in two formulations—Juvéderm® Ultra for versatility in contouring and volumizing facial wrinkles and folds, and Juvéderm® Ultra Plus, for volumizing and correcting deeper folds and wrinkles. We will take pre and post injection photographs so you can see the difference once the treatment is complete.
Though not required, our expert injector may use topical or injectable numbing agents prior in order to ensure patient comfort during the treatment.
Juvéderm® Injectable Gel will be carefully guided under your skin to augment, or fill, wrinkles and folds. Following the injection, treated areas may be gently massaged. The procedure can last anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes depending on areas being treated.
AFTERCARE
1. Swelling, redness, and tenderness may occur after your treatment and usually resolves within 72 hours.
2. Cold compresses may be used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling and any discomfort.
3. Avoid touching the treated area within 6 hours of treatment so you do not accidentally injure your skin. After that, the area can be gently washed with soap and water. Do not massage the injected areas for 48 hours unless instructed to do so by one of our team members at Our Self-Centered Aesthetics™.
4. Until redness or swelling subsides completely, avoid exposure of the treated area to intense heat (sun lamp or sun bathing) or extreme cold weather.
5. If you have suffered previously from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another occurrence. Ask your treatment provider about medications that may minimize a recurrence.
6. Avoid taking aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John’s wort, and high doses of Vitamin E supplements for 3 days after treatment. These agents may increase the risk of bruising and bleeding at the injection site.
7. Avoid aesthetic lasers, microdermabrasion, or IPL over areas with Juvederm® Injectable for a minimum of 6 weeks after treatment unless advised to buy one of our professionals at Self-CA.
After the treatment, some temporary injection-related reactions may occur, including redness, pain, firmness, swelling, itching, brushing, discoloration, lumps and bumps. These are usually mild to moderate in nature and clear up on their own in 7 days or less. If you experience swelling at the injection site, you can apply a cold compress for a short period of time.
One of the risks with using these products is unintentional injection into a blood vessel, and while rare, the complications can be serious and may be permanent. These complications, which have been reported for facial injections, can include vision abnormalities, blindness, stroke, temporary scabs, or permanent scarring.
As with all skin injection procedures, there is a risk of infection.
Your cost not only includes the price of the product, but more importantly, the skill and expertise of the specialist injector. As with all successful beauty injections, Juvederm® is first and foremost a technique-sensitive treatment—look for someone who is licensed and trained and has experience treating patients with these medications.
Be wary of discount products or “cheap” Juvéderm®—if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Our team of medical professionals at Self-Centered Aesthetics will take the time to understand your treatment goals and develop a treatment plan that is right for you.
Radiesse®
Among temporary fillers, Radiesse® is almost unparalleled in restoring and augmenting VOLUME in the FACE and HANDS. Its calcium hydroxylapatite formulation not only provides immediate correction of your problem areas but also stimulates your own COLLAGEN PRODUCTION for LONG LASTING improvement.
As the name of the category suggests, fillers work by filling those areas in the face and body perceived as lacking volume. Unlike Botox® and Dysport® which work by weakening facial muscles responsible for wrinkles and folds and lasers which work by altering the skin's actual structural and chemical makeup, fillers physically FILL CONCAVITIES and highlight CONVEXITIES. Admittedly, there is a bewildering array of fillers on the market today bombarding both patients and physicians alike with claims of being the latest and greatest. However, both Dr. Haworth and his team at Self-Centered Aesthetics™ like to keep it as simple as possible. He has instilled in his team that the true efficacy of any particular filler lies in the hand controlling the syringe and not what is in it. No matter how "silky", "lifting", "smoothing" or "beautiful" the new filler is advertised to be, the end result is mainly controlled by the beauty injector and less by the substance itself.
Our credo at Self-Centered Aesthetics™ is to EMBRACE every person as a UNIQUE patient needing a CUSTOMIZED approach to filler placement. We go the extra mile to vet what we believe to be the BEST filler solution for each patient's individual cosmetic concern. What we don't do is simply provide a non-curated list of fillers available on the market today.
Basically, there are two types of fillers: temporary ones and those that are more permanent. Among the temporaries are Radiesse® (calcium hydroxlapatite) and the hyaluronic acid (HA) based gel which include Belotero® and those of Restylane® and Juvéderm®. The more permanent fillers available in the US include both fat (which is performed with a surgical procedure called fat transfer) and Bellafill®.
COLLAGEN is the main component responsible for volume, strength and elasticity of YOUTHFUL SKIN. Indeed, as we age, breakdown of collagen leads to loss of volume, flattening, hollowing, lines and wrinkles. Thankfully, with modern advances in skin rejuvenation such as the Radiesse® volumizing Filler, Self-CA can provide the solution that can reverse these signs of aging and RESTORE LOST VOLUME.
Radiesse® is an FDA approved injectable filler that works by IMMEDIATELY restoring volume to both the face and hands to erase the signs of aging. It acts as a subdermal foundation to combat the effects of age related atrophy. In addition, it works to STIMULATE the production of your own NATURAL collagen for results that may last a year or more in many patients.
Radiesse® volumizing filler is made of tiny calcium-based microspheres which are suspended in a natural, water-based gel. These calcium based microspheres are similar to minerals that are found naturally in your body. Because of this, allergy testing is not required. Over time, your body absorbs these tiny microspheres as well as the gel and leaves behind only your own natural collagen.
Among the many concerns that can be treated with Radiesse® are:
1. DEEP LINES and FOLDS such as the "nasolabial folds, or "parenthesis lines", marionette folds, "smokers lines" for those vertical wrinkles, frown lines, etc.
2. Facial atrophy such as HOLLOW, gaunt CHEEKS, TEMPLE concavities and "tear troughs" or dark UNDER-EYE circles.
3. Facial ENHANCEMENT including augmenting cheeks, chins, DEFINING jaw lines and improving NASAL SHAPE and symmetry ("nonsurgical nose job").
4. Aging of the HAND including hollowing, visible tendons and veins.
*Individual results may vary. Some concerns which can be successfully treated with Radiesse® are FDA off-label uses.
PREPARATION
1. To minimize the chance of getting a bruise from any injection, it is recommended you abstain from medications and supplements that could thin the blood. Common examples of these are listed below. Self-CA can provide you with a printed more comprehensive list of medications, vitamins and nutritional supplements to avoid 7-10 prior to your treatment. Of course, consult your physician before discontinuing any medications or supplements you may have been prescribed.
Supplement or Medication: Stop # Days Prior to Procedure:
• Fish Oil --- 10 Days
• Aspirin Products --- 7 Days
• Advil, Motrin, Ibuprofen, other NSAIDS --- 5-7 Days
• Vitamin E --- 7 Days
2. Although many patients do not bruise from a treatment, if a bruise should occur, it may be visible for as long as 7-10 days. Consider this when selecting a date for your treatment.
3. Use of homeopathics including BROMELAIN, ARNICA and PYCNOGENOL can reduce swelling, bruising and inflammation while accelerating healing.
4. Avoid heavy use of alcohol 10 days prior to treatment to decrease the chances of bruising and/or swelling.
5. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not receive treatment.
6. If you have a history of oral herpes, we recommend you pre-treat with an anti-viral three days before your scheduled visit.
7. We may advise you to stagger other treatments, such as laser, IPL, microdermabrasion and peels to a different day from the Radiesse® These treatments can increase blood flow or heat the skin, in turn promoting bruising and reduce the effectiveness of your Radiesse.
THE VISIT
If you are a new client, expect to be here at least 45 minutes. We will review your medical history, go over the procedure, expectations and answer any questions you may have. Follow-up procedures should take approximately 15-30 minutes. Some report that being injected with feels like a pinch. Radiesse is FDA approved to mix with lidocaine that can help reduce pain during the treatment.
Radiesse® does not require an allergy test.
Our expert beauty injector will assess your concerns of the depth of folds and volume loss to determine your treatment. We will take pre and post injection photographs so you can see the difference once the treatment is complete.
Though not required, our expert injector may use topical or injectable numbing agents prior in order to ensure patient comfort during the treatment.
Radiesse® will be carefully guided into and below your skin with either a small needle or a blunt tip flexible cannula (to minimize any chance of bruising). According to your concerns, Radiesse® may be used to augment your facial features (such as the cheek and nose) and/or restore lost volume responsible for folds, wrinkles and hollowed atrophy of the face or hands. Following the injection, you may be asked to gently massage the treated areas. Unlike other fillers, Radiesse® is associated with some post procedural inflammation that may last one to three days after your injections. This is generally very mild and is of no concern to our patients especially since they have been apprised of this possibility. The injection appointment can last anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes depending on areas being treated and whether or not a cannula is used.
AFTERCARE
1. Swelling, redness, and tenderness may occur after your treatment and usually resolves within 72 hours.
2. Cold compresses may be used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling and any discomfort.
3. Avoid touching the treated area within 6 hours of treatment so you do not accidentally injure your skin. After that, the area can be gently washed with soap and water. Do not massage the injected areas for 48 hours unless instructed to do so by one of our team members at Our Self-Centered Aesthetics™.
4. Until redness or swelling subsides completely, avoid exposure of the treated area to intense heat (sun lamp or sun bathing) or extreme cold weather.
5. If you have suffered previously from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another occurrence. Ask your treatment provider about medications that may minimize a recurrence.
6. Avoid taking aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, St. John’s wort, and high doses of Vitamin E supplements for 3 days after treatment. These agents may increase the risk of bruising and bleeding at the injection site.
7. Avoid aesthetic lasers, microdermabrasion, or IPL over areas with Radiesse® Injectable for a minimum of 6 weeks after treatment unless advised to buy one of our professionals at Self-CA.
After the treatment, some temporary injection-related reactions may occur, including redness, pain, firmness, swelling, itching, brushing, discoloration, lumps and bumps. These are usually mild to moderate in nature and clear up on their own in 7 days or less. A few patients experience above average postinjection inflammation (manifesting as mild pink swelling) that may last one to three days. However, this is is usually of no concern to patients specially because they have been told of this possibility.
Rarely, a granuloma (small accumulation of collagen that has coalesced into a small lump) may be noticeable after the Radiesse™ treatment. Fortunately, if one does occur, it generally disappears within a month or two on its own.
If you experience swelling at the injection site, you can apply a cold compress for a short period of time. One of the risks with using any filler is unintentional injection into a blood vessel, and while exceedingly rare, the complications can be serious and may be permanent. These complications can include vision abnormalities, blindness, stroke, temporary scabs, or permanent scarring.
As with all skin injection procedures, there is a risk of infection.
Your cost not only includes the price of the product, but more importantly, the skill and expertise of the specialist injector. As with all successful beauty injections, Radiesse® is first and foremost a technique-sensitive treatment—look for someone who is licensed and trained and has experience treating patients with these medications.
Be wary of discount products or “cheap” Radiesse®—if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Our team of medical professionals at Self-Centered Aesthetics will take the time to understand your treatment goals and develop a treatment plan that is right for you.