Aging is inevitable, but thanks to the ever-increasing advancements in anti-aging treatments, you don’t have to look your age. You can escape your fine lines and wrinkles, and you can add volume to lift areas that have begun to hollow as a result of aging. At Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, we offer cosmetic injectables, inclusive of both dermal fillers and neurotoxins, as a way to combat aging and help you feel and look your best.
What Are Cosmetic Injectables?
Cosmetic injectables are temporary ways to treat the signs of aging like volume loss, fine lines, sagging skin, folds, creases, and wrinkles without undergoing a surgical procedure. They are administered into different areas through an injection and are long-lasting ways to erase the signs of aging with minimal downtime.
The Two Primary Types of Injectables: Dermal Fillers and Neurotoxins
There are two categories of injectables: dermal fillers and neurotoxins. They are not interchangeable; each has a specific job that the other cannot perform, but they do work together to create the most youthful, aesthetic version of your face possible.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are cosmetic injectables that primarily fill in lines, add volume, sculpt, and contour the face. At Urban Allure, we offer Juvederm, the highly reputable collection of fillers that include different formulations that can plump the lips, address hollowness by lifting the cheeks, and smooth lips lines.
What Is Juvederm?
Juvederm is the top-rated collection of fillers on the beauty market in the US. It includes several different formulations that treat different areas of the face. Each of these formulations contains different formulations of crystal-clear gel whose primary ingredient is hyaluronic acid. They are injected just beneath the skin and add volume and fill in lines.
Where Can It Be Used?
The collection of Juvederm fillers includes five different formulations that treat different areas of the face. Juvederm Voluma XC treats areas of concern in the cheeks, such as volume loss. It can also help lift the cheeks. Juvederm Vollure XC and Juvederm XC treat and fill lines. Juvederm Ultra XC is the formulation used to plump the lips.
How Long Does It Last?
Results from Juvederm fillers last anywhere from one to two years. Different formulas last for different amounts of time, and it also depends on how quickly your body metabolizes the ingredients in the filler. You can rest assured that dermal fillers are long-lasting treatments and will give you results that you can enjoy for the majority of the year following your injection.
How Soon Will I See Results?
Once injected with a dermal filler, you will see some results immediately, but as a result of the formulation of the filler, you will continue to gain plumpness in the treated areas gradually over the next few weeks.
Neurotoxins
Neurotoxins are cosmetic injectables that treat fine lines and wrinkles that form as a result of repetitive muscular movements in the face. Years of talking, smiling, laughing, and squinting begin to show up on your face as a result of your skin being moved and stretched when the muscles below contract. Once injected, neurotoxins like Botox temporarily disable the muscles, inhibiting their movement, and as a result, you’re left with smooth, wrinkle-free skin.
What Is Botox?
Botox is the most popular FDA-approved neurotoxin used to treat lines and wrinkles that form from repetitive muscular activity. When injected, Botox reduces muscular activity. When the muscles can no longer contract, the skin relaxes and your lines and wrinkles disappear.
Where Can It Be Used?
Botox is used to treat the frown lines that develop between the eyebrows, as well as forehead lines. Upon initial consultation, we can discuss your problem areas and determine if Botox is the best solution to treat your particular area of concern.
How Long Does It Last?
Results from Botox injections typically last for four months. Once you notice that your results are beginning to fade, you can simply return for a follow-up treatment in order to maintain your wrinkle-free skin.
How Soon Will I See Results?
You will begin to notice results within 24 to 48 hours, and you will continue to see results increase over the next few weeks.
Which Injectable Is Right for Me?
If you have fine lines and wrinkles due to dynamic movements of the face, a neurotoxin like Botox will help smooth out those lines by temporarily disabling the muscles causing the movement. If you are experiencing volume loss as a result of the aging process or you want to fill in fine lines, or you want to plump your lips, dermal fillers such as Juvederm will give you the results you are looking for.
The Importance of a Consultation
A consultation is an important step in the process of choosing a cosmetic injectable because you will get the advice of an expert. If you are still unsure as to which of these cosmetic injectables is right for you, we can help you choose the best treatment plan. Our injectors will use their artistic eye to help you determine the best plan of action based on your lines, wrinkles, overall volume loss, and your facial structure.
Schedule Your Cosmetic Injectable Consultation Today
You cannot escape the aging process, but thanks to cosmetic injectables like Botox and Juvederm, you can escape lines and wrinkles. If you’re ready to trade in your fine lines, wrinkles, and hollow cheeks for youthful, smooth, and plump skin, don’t wait any longer. Contact us today at Urban Allure in San Francisco, CA, and schedule your initial consultation to find out which cosmetic injectable is right for you.
