If needles don’t make you weak in the knees, watch our Injection Specialist, Jill Porter, perform a botox treatment to get rid of her client’s fine lines and wrinkles.
Botox is a fantastic treatment to soften and prevent lines and wrinkles from forming. Botox can be used as part of a treatment plan when treating the face as a whole and is often combined with dermal fillers to give a non-surgical lift. This page answers common questions about Botox.
You can see our Nurse answer questions about Botox on the video below and watch a Botox Procedure to see how easy and comfortable we make it.
Once you try it, you will wonder why you waited so long!
If you still have questions about Botox, send an email! Jill or Sarah, our Nurses would be happy to hear from you.
Skincare is the least invasive way to change your skin.
In order to get results consumers should understand the difference between over-the-counter cosmeceuticals and pharmaceutical/ medical grade products.
We always recommend pharmaceutical/medical grade skincare products because they provide a superior level of treatment unmatched to Over-The-Counter (OTC) cosmeceuticals (products that can be purchased without a prescription). Medical grade products have the ability to reverse damage done to the skin, treat existing skin problems and protect skin from future damage. Most people do not understand that OTC products are not required to have clinical studies performed on their products. Only “medical grade” products (available at a physician’s office or where there is a medical director) must go through an extensive testing and approval processes to ensure its effectiveness and proven results.
Pharmaceutical grade ingredients are more expensive BUT provide more of the active ingredient and are safer for the consumer to use because they do not contain impurities.
There are many factors why phamaceutical grade products cost more, here are a few important ones:
Very few over the counter skincare products are formulated with medical-quality ingredients. To earn a “pharmaceutical grade” label using medical-quality ingredients they have to be tested to verify purity and effectiveness. The testing process is not cheap.
Medical grade products contain a higher amount of Active ingredients than anything you could buy over the counter. (Active ingredients are those that can physically change your skin (i.e.; reduce wrinkles, brown spots, acne, hydrate, etc.)) Medical grade ingredients are also pure vs OTC which often contain “fillers” because they are cheap AND can be problematic for many skin types.
OTC products are NOT allowed by the FDA to penetrate the outer most layer of the skin; a.k.a the epidermis “dead tissue of the skin”. They instead sit on the surface of the skin. True changes that come to the skin are a result of altering the Dermal layer; a.k.a. dermas “living tissue”. Medical grade ingredients penetrate the epidermis to work deeper in the skin.
Product development is also a significant cost. The most innovative science is expensive but this allows the consumer to purchase very effective products.
This isn’t to say that you won’t see results from an OTC skincare product. You may receive minimal results to the epidermis. It will also take longer to notice improvement and you will have to use more of the products, which means spending more money. True changes that come to the skin are a result of altering the Dermal layer.
This is why we recommend products that are pharmaceutical / medical grade. These products will not only give great results but are GOOD for your skin and worth spending extra. The skincare lines we carry have published studies with proven results. They also stand behind their product 100%, meaning if you are using the product correctly and are not seeing results or are not completely satisfied you can bring it back for a full refund*.
The medical grade skincare lines we carry and endorse their quality of proven results are: Revision Skincare, iS Clinical Skincare and NEOCUTIS Skincare.
We would be happy help you in determining what products would best suit your skin based on your budget and skin concerns. Fill out this form to set up your complimentary skincare analysis.
*A full refund for iS Clinical Skincare will issued only if there is a reaction.
We are pleased to introduce ASPIRE Galderma Rewards, a new free loyalty program offering points, perks and privileges for maintaining your Galderma aesthetic treatments (Dysport, Restylane, Restylane Silk and Perlane).
When you sign up, you’ll instantly receive a $20 Galderma aesthetic treatment certificate that you can use in our office. Once you register, invite 4 friends to join and get another $40 certificate!
How to Sign Up:
Joining is fast and FREE! Visit ASPIRE Galderma Rewards to learn more and register and get rewarded with up to a $60 certificate right off the bat for your next Dysport, Restylane, Restylane Silk or Perlane treatment with us.
Questions about Galderma products? Contact our Nurse Injectors. Email Nurse@idinhealth.com.
See a Live Demonstration of Botox and find out if this wrinkle relaxer is right for you!
We know that some people are a little nervous of needles, so we thought it would be a great idea to invite people along to watch the process.
If you are interested in learning more about BOTOX Cosmetic and how enhance your overall cosmetic appearance stop in and see us!
What are our Favorite Botox Benefits???
So quick and painless! The entire appointment takes about 15 minutes. – Sarah, Nurse
Each line and wrinkle is unique to each person. I love to work with my clients to get the look they are seeking. It really is customized to each individual’s face, there is no “one size fits all”. For first time users, I like to start conservative and have them come back if they want more. This gives them time to get used to their new look and decide if they want more of a hold. – Jill, Injection Nurse
People often get comments they look happier and more youthful! – Lisa, Medical Esthetician
What is Botox?
Botox smoothes wrinkles by temporarily paralyzing muscles. It is FDA approved and completely safe. It is commonly used to treat are the Crow’s feet lines around your eyes, Glabellar Lines (frown lines between the eyebrows, a.k.a “11’s”) and forehead wrinkles. Learn more here.
Brilliant Distinctions members get points for BOTOX. That means a $20 coupon to use at your next treatment! Not a member yet? No worries, we’ll take care of it for you and register you for the free program!
A Botox or Dysport treatment can turn that frown upside down!
While Botox and Dysport treatments are famous for removing lines from the face, the injections are also used to turn up the corners of the mouth, a frown that could be turned upside down.
The Depressor Anguli Oris is a muscle that can pull the mouth corners down, giving a person the appearance of looking sad or mad. Botox or Dysport injected in these muscles will help release the mouth corners to a straighter appearance.
If there is loss of volume around the mouth corners, dermal fillers such as Restylane or Juvederm can help rebuild tissue structure in this area.
These cosmetic products can achieve great results making people appear refreshed, relaxed and happier. Turning a frown upside down with Botox or Dysport costs typically less than $75, that’s icing on the cake!
Our Injection Nurse will help decide the best treatment for you. Contact Sarah or Jill.
DEFY GRAVITY. A MORE YOUTHFUL PROFILE STARTS WITH THE APPLES OF YOUR CHEEKS.
JUVÉDERM VOLUMA XC injectable gel instantly adds volume to the cheek area to correct age-related volume loss.
It can give you contour and a subtle lift for up to 2 years with optimal treatment.
Here is what our Nurse, Sarah has to say about Voluma….
“My favorite area to fill for clients is cheeks! As you age, it’s not just about wrinkles, there is nothing more youthful on a woman than full cheeks!
Filling in this area also tightens up the lower face that begins to sag as we age. The best part is that no one knows what you had done, just that you look refreshed and beautiful!
Check out these pictures from MY Voluma transformation.”
Juvederm Voluma is now available in our clinic! Call for your consultation and we’ll discuss if Voluma or other options would be right for you. Contact us.
