Injectables may be temporary treatments, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for less than amazing results. Many of the patients we see at Facial Aesthetic Concepts ask what they can do to make the most of their injectable treatments. In this blog, our beauty and skin experts explain what you should know to maximize the benefits of this rewarding treatment.
Consider the Timing
Injectables are a quick treatment, but not necessarily fast acting. Botox immobilizes facial muscles within a couple days, but it can take up to a couple weeks for the lines to fade from your skin. With dermal […]
Two injectables that are discussed in the same breath are Botox and Dysport. This makes sense because they are both neuromodulators that use botulinum A toxin to temporarily relax muscles in the face. After these muscles have been frozen, the lines that normally form due to muscle movements have an opportunity to diminish or fade completely from the skin.
Facial Aesthetic Concepts has offered both Botox and Dysport to our patients for many years, during which time we have noticed a few key distinctions between the treatments. In this blog, we discuss some of the nuances to help you have the […]
Facial Aesthetic Concepts is one of Orange County’s most trusted providers of injectable treatments, offering (among others) Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, Restylane and Radiesse. While having various injectable options allows our team of doctors, nurses and medical estheticians to address a wide range of imperfections on the skin, we understand that having this many choices can be confusing to patients who are unfamiliar with the differences. In this blog, our team offers guidance on selecting the best injectables. (more…)
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Most patients who decide to give injectable treatments a try, are glad they did so. The surgeons and nurses at Facial Aesthetic Concepts are happy to work with new patients who want to see firsthand the rejuvenating effects of these easy treatments. Here’s what potential first-time patients should know about injectables: (more…)
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Our faces were largely hidden by masks during the pandemic. Now that the mask mandate is over and life is becoming more normal, it is time to put your best face forward. The double-board-certified plastic surgeons at Facial Aesthetic Concepts discuss various treatments to rejuvenate your face as you again show it to the world. (more…)
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We all enjoy a fine glass of wine, especially when paired with the right meal. Just like the right steak can bring out and enhance the flavors of a beautiful glass of red wine, the right product can help to enhance and increase the results from a treatment. Using the right products after receiving a treatment is vital to enhancing and maintaining your results. I like to look at it as protecting your investment. You want to make sure your skin is receiving all the wonderful products and nutrients it can to look its absolute best.
One of the biggest concerns […]
A Liquid Lift or Liquid Facelift is a procedure that uses injections of dermal fillers or muscle immobilizers (Botox) to erase fine lines as well as firm and tighten sagging skin. This procedure adds volume to your face, as well. It is used to treat mild conditions like crow’s feet, marionette lines, small jowls and vertical lip lines.
What Does a Liquid Lift Involve?
After consulting with the doctor to discuss the options, the patient is given a local anesthetic in the target area. The doctor will then start injecting the filler and/or Botox in the specific area(s) discussed.
Most Liquid Lifts are temporary and last anywhere from a few […]
