With the holidays right around the corner, you may be considering options to look your best this season. There are a number of popular nonsurgical options that can have a huge impact on your appearance, and with little to no downtime, you’ll be ready for any holiday party.
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 across active areas of your face. Botox, a neuromodulator, is used to temporarily minimize the appearance of lines and wrinkles by limiting muscle activity and smoothing the skin. It can even be administered as a preventative measure, before wrinkles and lines have a chance to form.
Another option to revive your look is fillers. Juvéderm XC, Juvéderm Vollure XC, Juvéderm Voluma, and Juvéderm Volbella all contain hyaluronic acid (HA) and have a smooth, gel-like consistency designed to add volume. They are ideal for filling in hollow areas of the face by lifting and smoothing the skin. Some fillers lift and smooth out the folds and wrinkles in targeted areas by adding a subtle amount of volume, while others act as structural support to help lift the entire cheek and minimize the need for individual wrinkle treatment.
Combining the two (Botox and fillers) can provide significant results that delay or remove the need for surgery.
For those looking to reduce a double chin, Kybella may be the answer. As the first and only FDA-approved injectable double chin treatment, it works by selectively destroying unwanted fat cells beneath the chin. The result is a sharper, better-contoured profile. Kybella is made with a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, a substance in your body that helps absorb fat. Based on the distribution of fat and an individual’s cosmetic goals, Dr. Robinson will help you develop a customized treatment plan.
Since the types of injectables treat slightly different problems and are usually used in different areas of the face, it’s best to discuss your goals and options with a board-certified plastic surgeon, as they know the anatomy.
Dr. Robinson has the skilled hand and aesthetic eye needed to help you get the most out of cosmetic injections. Schedule a consultation today or call our office at (219) 513-2100 and feel your best going into the holidays!