Injectables

HOW DO INJECTABLES WORK?

Although facial wrinkles and lines are common, they do add years to how we look, which is why so many people try a lot of products to get rid of them. Even though facial creams and other similar products may show some results, they take time, and you may not always be satisfied with what you see in the mirror even after months of using such products. In cases like these, many people think the only solution is to go under the knife and opt for plastic surgery such as a facelift. However, if you are not ready for such a huge change that requires a lot of commitment, injectables are perfect for you.

Injectables are minimally invasive, and they do not require downtime. Moreover, what makes them so appealing to people looking for facial rejuvenation techniques is that you can see the results instantly after the procedure, without having to wait. They are a gel-like substance which can be injected into your skin, and they fill up the hollow spaces or depressions from the inside, giving you a younger appearance.

Injectables come in many forms. Dr. Kia offers the most popular procedures- lip augmentation, where they plump up your lips; cheek augmentation, where they fill up wrinkles and lines or sunken areas on your cheeks; and eye rejuvenation, where injectables are used to soften crow’s feet or fill up hollow areas under your eyes.

BOTOX AND NEUROMODULATORS

Neuromodulators, are purified proteins, used to stop a particular muscle from contracting. It does this by inhibiting the nerve communication, hence the term neuromodulator. Botox, the most common neuromodulator, blocks nerve impulses which contract facial muscles, ensuring the muscles remain stress-free and relaxed. When facial muscles are relaxed, the facial skin will smooth out, and frown lines and fine lines become diminished. After treatment, the muscles gradually become relaxed allowing the overlying skin to appear smooth and unwrinkled. Neuromodulators can offer a significant improvement in one’s appearance. The team at Allergy & Skin Spa, lead by Dr. Kia can offer patients a customized course of treatment for a natural, more youthful, refreshed look.

LIP AUGMENTATION

Lip augmentation is a procedure which is growing in popularity, especially among young women. Using injectables to make your lips bigger and plumper can really enhance the look of your entire face; and since the recovery period is extremely short, lip augmentation is an ideal way to give yourself a new look.

If you have thin lips and you don’t like how they make you look, you are an ideal candidate for lip augmentation. Dr. Kia uses an injectable dermal filler, which will be injected into your lips as well as around your mouth.

The most common type of dermal fillers used for lip augmentation today are known as hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Ultra Plus, Restylane, Belotero Balance and others. They contain hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in the human body. These fillers increase the volume, structure, and shape of your lips, and the results of the procedure usually last up to six months or so. After this, you will have to contact Dr. Kia for more injections to maintain the volume of your enhanced lips.

Depending on the look you want to achieve, you can receive the injections gradually during several appointments. Since the filler components are easily broken down by your body, any bumps or lumps dissolve quickly and easily, and there is very little swelling or bruising compared to other kinds of treatment. Moreover, it is highly unlikely that you will have an allergic reaction to hyaluronic acid fillers since they are made from components which naturally occur in the human body.

CHEEK AUGMENTATION

Another common procedure using injectables or dermal fillers is cheek augmentation. It is a procedure where Dr. Kia will carefully inject fillers on areas of your face where you see signs of aging such as loss of fullness in your cheeks and a sagging jawline.

As time passes, the skin on our face is usually the biggest tell of aging since it is often the first to be affected. Some common signs of aging which women and men all over the world experience include, hollow or sunken cheeks, wrinkles, sagging skin and lines. Since they can take a heavy toll on your appearance, using injectables such as Juvederm Voluma, Sculptra, and Restylane Lyft can work wonders in restoring a more youthful look.

While loose or sagging skin plays a huge role, the main reason for facial aging is the loss of volume. This is why many doctors advise their patients who have undergone facelifts to also receive a dermal filler approved by the FDA. Juvederm, one of the most popular cheek dermal fillers, can produce results which last as long as two years. Whether you want to have plumper, fuller cheeks or remove lines and wrinkles or have a more sculpted cheek to enhance your overall look, cheek augmentation may be an ideal solution for you.

CHEEK AUGMENTATION

EYE REJUVENATION

A common sign of aging that adds years to your appearance is crow’s feet, which are the lines or wrinkles on the lateral aspects of your eyes, which are also known as laugh lines. This, accompanied by dark circles, vertical brow lines, eye bags or hollowing under your eyes are common reasons why many people opt for eye rejuvenation.

Dr. Kia only offers eye rejuvenation with high-quality, state-of-the-art equipment and technology. In most cases, Botox is used for treating vertical brow lines as well as crow’s feet. Once injected into the concerned area, it alleviates muscle contraction, removing these unwanted lines and wrinkles in the process. The result is a younger, more refreshed appearance.

Restylane, among others, is another common injectable used for eye rejuvenation, which is also approved by the FDA. It is mostly used for patients who want eye bags and dark circles removed. Once injected into the concerned areas around the eyes, the hyaluronic acid fills up the depressions from within, resulting in a tightened, more toned appearance.