Injectables & Fillers

Minimally invasive procedures, such as injectables, have exploded in popularity over the last several years. Because of the demand, many people in the medical field offer injectable treatments. Surprisingly, the government does not legally restrict anyone from calling themselves an aesthetic, cosmetic or plastic surgeon – any medical professional advertising themselves as a cosmetic surgeon, for example, is not required to complete formal plastic surgery training. In recent weeks, the Center for Disease Control and… Read Full Post

Patients seek lip enhancement for many reasons. Some of the most common reasons are fine lines, improve the lip shape, offset changes that come with aging such as volume loss and the ‘turning under’ of the upper lip, and a desire for a more voluptuous look. Whatever the reason, a consultation is the first step to determining what will work best for you. Allergan has produced multiple variations of hyaluronic acids for injection, including Juvederm… Read Full Post

Minimally invasive procedures, such as injectables, have exploded in popularity over the last several years. In 2020, over 7.8 million of those procedures were performed in the United States! Despite their popularity, there’s still some confusion surrounding what they are, how they work, and the difference between various products. When you smile, squint, or form other expressions, your facial muscles move, folding your skin against itself. As you age, lines and wrinkles start to form… Read Full Post

Say goodbye to 2021 by taking some time for yourself! You deserve to look and feel your best, and this is the time to make it happen. We offer a variety of minimally invasive cosmetic procedures that can help rejuvenate your look and have you feeling your best with little to no downtime. Laser Treatments Laser Treatments can be used to reduce wrinkles, zap away unwanted hair, and clear away unsightly skin pigmentation. Laser hair… Read Full Post

A great thing about getting BOTOX® Cosmetic is that there’s virtually no downtime. However, we usually suggest taking a few precautions to ensure the best results. For example, you should avoid rubbing or massaging the treated area for at least 24 hours. This means that while it’s perfectly safe to wash your face after receiving BOTOX® Cosmetic injections, you should do so with a light hand. You can use the same skin care products that… Read Full Post

With millions of treatments given every year, Botox® continues to be the go-to approach to reduce the common signs of aging in the upper face. Here’s a comprehensive guide to all of the common questions about this amazing anti-aging treatment. Why Is Botox so Effective? The secret behind the benefits of Botox is that it stops what causes lines and wrinkles in the upper face to appear. Injections work to subdue the repetitive muscle activity that… Read Full Post

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Botox? Wrinkles? Fine Lines and crow’s feet? Those may be the most popular uses for this wonder drug these days, but if you thought Botox injections were just for smoothing wrinkles and achieving a more youthful look, think again. At Indiana Plastic Surgery, Dr. Robinson is able to use Botox to treat a wide range of medical conditions as well. At First Glance: Where… Read Full Post

When Kybella hit the market in 2015, men and women flocked to Indiana Plastic Surgery to try the first fat dissolving injectable. Targeting the double chin, Kybella gets rid of one of the toughest areas. Dr. Robinson instantly knew that Kybella would be a hit! For many, Kybella seems like a miracle cure—but this is no dream, Kybella lives up to its promise and now, many of our patients now have the fat-free chin they have always… Read Full Post

Side effects were rare with facial fillers in recent study. Three injectable soft-tissue fillers designed to reduce facial wrinkles and lines and provide a more youthful, fresher appearance have been deemed to be safe, according to a recent study in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery. Over a five-year period, researchers reviewed data on 2,089 office-based injections for these so-called liquid facelifts. The study included: 1,047 injections of hyaluronic acid (brand names Juvederm, Restylane, Puragen, Captique, Esthélis, Elevess,… Read Full Post