Botox / Fillers
BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX®, a purified protein, is a simple, nonsurgical treatment that can temporarily stop wrinkling from occurring when making expressions between the eyebrows during squinting or showing anger (frown lines), around the eyes from smiling (crows feet), and on the forehead when lifting the eyebrows. At the Dermatology Center of Wellington, we make sure you have that natural look you desire. Your face will not be frozen like an expressionless statue. It is important to start BOTOX® early, because BOTOX® does not erase wrinkles you already have, but stops wrinkles of expression from occurring on a day to day basis during normal life that otherwise become permanent and worsen over time. One 15-minute treatment—a few almost painless tiny injections—and within days there is a noticeable improvement, which can last 4-6 months. During your free cosmetic consultation, we will tell you which of the three areas (as discussed above) for which you may be a BOTOX® candidate. We are always straightforward about who does not need BOTOX® as well as those patients where the wrinkles are so deep at rest (when not making an expression), that it is too late for BOTOX®.
For more information about BOTOX®, please visit the following website: www.botoxcosmetic.com
Dermal Fillers: Restylane® / Perlane® / Juvederm®
Restylane® / Juvederm® filler for mild to moderate wrinkles/ folds and Perlane® filler for moderate to severe wrinkles/ folds restore volume and fullness to areas of the face, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (smile lines) and the jowls. Imagine your face is a balloon losing air as you age. Fillers are a sort of "air pump" filling wrinkles at rest (wrinkles that do not get better or worse with expressions). Knowing which filler is the best for an individual patient, where the correction is required, how much to use, and at what level to place the filler requires knowledge, skill and experience. Dr. Strong has the knowledge, skill and experience to assure the best cosmetic outcome for you.
No allergy testing is required before use. Restylane®, Perlane® and Juvederm® are made from hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring substance in the second layer of the skin, that along with collagen disappear with age, and wrinkles/ folds appear. Collagen was the first filler available, but only lasted an average of 3 months, whereas Restyane®, Perlane® and Juvederm® last 6-12 months. Results are instant and the only side effects we tend to see are mild redness and swelling at the injection site which lasts no more than 7 days and can be covered with make-up.
Restylane®, Perlane® and Juvederm® are free from animal proteins. This limits any risk of animal-based disease transmissions or development of allergic reactions to animal proteins.
For more information about Restylane® and Perlane®, please visit the following website: www.restylaneusa.com
For more information about Juvederm®, please visit the following website: www.juvederm.com
