Neurotoxin and dermal filler treatments available in Hagerstown, MD
Both dermal fillers and neurotoxins are minimally invasive, injectable treatments. Each is administered in the office and requires minimal to no down time. Both improve the overall appearance of the face, each targets something different from the other.
What are neurotoxin treatments?
Neurotoxins (such as BOTOX®, Dysport®, and Xeomin™) are primarily used to treat fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing the targeted muscles. These are FDA-approved, purified toxins used for years. It works by blocking the nerve impulses to the muscles which cause fine lines, wrinkles and pulling.
Treated areas:
- Around the eyes (crows feet)
- Above the eye brows and the “11’s”
- Forehead
- mouth (expression lines)
- “lip flip” giving the appearance of larger lips
- Back of the jaw – creating a slimming effect/reduce teeth grinding
- Chin – treat the “orange peel” appearance or reduce the crease between the chin and lower lip
- platysma bands and DAOs – reduce downward pull of the neck and lower face.
What are dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers are soft, gel-like substances (either natural or synthetic) injected under the skin that address concerns such as diminished volume, fine lines, wrinkles, scars, or symmetry defects.
Dermal fillers are generally used to rejuvenate skin by adding volume and fullness to different areas of the face. It can replace volume that has decreased due to aging or from other adverse situations; it can help address symmetry issues as well. Different brands and types of fillers are made of varying ingredients, such as:
- Hyaluronic acid, such as Restylane®, and Belotero®
- RHA®
- Calcium hydroxyapatite, such as Radiesse®
- Poly-L-lactic acid, such as Sculptra®
- Polymethyl-methacrylate microspheres (PMMA), such as Bellafill®
These fillers are designed to treat specific kinds of aging or cosmetic issues. Depending on which one is used and where it is placed, it can last as long as 18 months (as little as 6 months). This treatment takes 45-60 minutes on average.
