Over 7 million Botox® treatments are performed each year in the United States, making it the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedure. Dermal fillers, like Juvederm®, are nearly as popular. However, not everyone feels satisfied with their injectable treatment or results, especially those who receive injections from a provider with little training or experience.
At Dermatology Associates of Central New Jersey, in Old Bridge, Toms River, Union, and Freehold, New Jersey, Santiago Centurion, MD and Maria Joyce Berabe, MD offer cosmetic injectables to give you a smoother, plumper, and overall more youthful look.
Let’s take a closer look at this popular treatment, including why you shouldn’t trust just anyone to administer your own.
Cosmetic injectables place ingredients, such as botulinum toxin (Botox, Dysport™, and Xeomin®) or hyaluronic acid (Perlane®, Juvederm, and Restylane®) to reduce common signs of aging.
Botulinum toxin works by temporarily paralyzing muscles in the treatment area, leading to fewer frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet. The results typically appear within 10-14 days. Most fillers add instant volume or plumpness to concave or thin areas, such as your cheeks, temples, or lips.
You don’t want to trust just anyone for your cosmetic injectable treatment for a range of reasons, from the ease and comfort of your experience to gratifying results that match up with your goals.
A qualified Botox and filler provider will take time to get a clear sense of what you’re hoping for and won’t hesitate to dissuade you from treatment specifics that don’t make sense for you. Qualified providers also prioritize your safety and well-being over anything else.
Specific issues you can guard against with a qualified provider include:
In particular, avoid “black market” products, which are often sold online and provided by non-professionals. Such products may contain unsterile ingredients, like hair gel, and make way for allergic reactions, death of skin cells, and infections.
At Dermatology Associates of Central New Jersey, you can rest assured that your provider has solid training, credentials, and experience to ensure your best possible experience and outcome. At your first appointment, we’ll walk you through your ideal treatment plan based on your goals and the appearance of your skin. We may start with modest injectable amounts to see how your skin responds, then provide touch-ups or additional treatments as you desire. This paves the way to natural-looking results you can feel confident about.
To learn more about injectable wrinkle treatments or start benefiting from them, call Dermatology Associates of Central New Jersey or book an appointment through our website today.
