Botox®, Juvéderm®, and Radiesse® may be administered on the same day with a layering effect to eliminate fine lines and deeper creases. We price the products and services so they can be affordable for everyone. For pricing information, please call 239.948.7555.
BOTOX ® Cosmetic is the first and only FDA-approved treatment indicated for the temporary improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines and crowsfeet in adult patients aged 65 years or less. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. It works by temporarily reducing the contractions of the muscles that cause persistent frown lines that have developed on the forehead, between the brows, as well as the crows’ feet on the outer side of each eye. It has been used to treat conditions caused by overactive muscles in over 1 million patients worldwide for more that 11 years.
BOTOX® is indicated for the treatment of cervical dystonia in patients with neck pain, blepharospasm in people 12 years of age and above and migraine headaches. It has also been found to aid patients with hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating of the underarms, hands, and feet.
No anesthesia is required for BOTOX® treatments, although some patients choose to have the desired area numbed with a cold pack or Lidocaine cream. The entire procedure takes approximately 10 minutes, with the number of injections depending on the amount and severity of the wrinkles or frown lines. Patients can resume normal activities afterwards, since there is no recovery time needed.
In clinical trials, nearly 90% of men and women surveyed rated the improvement in the appearance of frown lines between their brows as moderate or better one month after treatment.
Why BOTOX® treatments at Konowal Vision Center?
Juvederm® Ultra Plus Injectable gel is a colorless hyaluronic gel that is injected into facial tissue to smooth wrinkles and folds, especially around the mouth and nose. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar found in the human body. The role of hyaluronic acid in the skin is to deliver nutrients and hydrate the skin by holding in water and acting as a cushioning agent. This adds volume to facial tissue and restores a smoother appearance to the face. Most patients need one treatment to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing, and the results last about six months. Possible side effects are mild to moderate in nature and their duration is short lasting (7 days or less). The most common side effects include, but are not limited to, temporary injection site reactions such as redness, pain, swelling, tenderness, lumps, bumps, bruising, itching and discoloration. As with all skin infections, there is a risk of infection.
Juvederm® should not be used in patients with severe allergies marked by a history of anaphylaxis or history or presence of multiple severe allergies or in patients with a history of allergies to Gram positive bacterial proteins.
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RADIESSE® dermal filler is an injectable filler for facial folds and wrinkles. It contains microspheres of Calcium Hydroxyapatite, a biocompatible, biodegradable material. It is similar in composition to the mineral portion of teeth and bone and has a history of safe use in otology (ears), laryngeal (vocal chords), and dental and orthopedic applications.
RADIESSE® is used to fill moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, the creases that extend from the corner of your nose to the corner of your mouth. Once injected, RADIESSE® dermal filler immediately adds fullness to your face giving you a visible result at the first treatment session. RADIESSE® filler contains microspheres made of natural material called Calcium Hydroxyapatite in a water based gel carrier. Studies have shown that six months after treatment with RADIESSE® dermal filler, there is an increase in collagen production to the areas of injection.
RADIESSE® dermal filler is injected with lidocaine to minimize discomfort. If you are taking blood thinners or medications that may interfere with clotting of the blood, such as aspirin, you are more likely to have bruising or bleeding at the injection site. The most common side effects are redness, bruising and swelling. These side effects generally last a short time and are mild in nature.
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LATISSE® solution is a prescription treatment for hypotrichosis, another name for inadequate or not enough eyelashes. It was FDA approved in 2009. LATISSE® is believed to affect the growth phase of the eyelash hair to increase its length and to increase the number of hairs in the growth phase. In clinical studies, patients saw significant improvement within 8 weeks of treatment.
The most common side effects were eye itching and redness which occurred in less than 4% of patients. Less common side effects included skin hyperpigmentation, dry eye symptoms and redness of the eyelid. LATISSE® is available by prescription only and is distributed in physicians’ offices. It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to bimatopost and it is important to have your eye care specialist evaluate for glaucoma if you have risk factors or a family history.
LATISSE® is easy to apply after make-up removal at night. The onset of effect is gradual and eyelashes are expected to return to their previous appearance over several weeks to months after treatment is stopped.
Take a glance at your current lashes and call the KONOWAL VISION CENTER at (239) 948-7555 to find out if LATISSE® is right for you.
