Cosmetic Procedure Information
Botox® and Dysport® are minimally invasive procedures consisting of injections with an ultra-fine needle into the muscles that cause facial expressions. By relaxing specific muscles, the wrinkles and lines disappear. 
Botox® and Dysport® are both Botulinum Toxin A, but are formulated by different companies. Botox has been available longer, but Dysport is now FDA approved and has been found to be as effective and safe as Botox. Botulin Toxin A is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows for a short period of time.
RADIESSE® is a filler used to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, as well as to contour the cheeks and jaw line. The best way to refresh your appearance is by replenishing the volume your skin has lost. RADIESSE Volumizing Filler diminishes wrinkles, resulting in a much more youthful look. This provides immediate volume correction, in addition to stimulating production of your own natural collagen. RADIESSE is clinically proven to last a year or more in many patients.
Juvéderm® XC is a smooth gel made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance found in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration. It binds with collagen to provide structure, elasticity and volume to the skin and contribute to its overall appearance. Juvéderm lasts 6-8 months and is wonderful for lip enhancement, contouring the face, as well as fine wrinkle solutions.
Restylane® and Perlane® are made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance found in your skin that helps add volume and hydration. Restylane or Perlane can add volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth.
Perlane differs from Restylane based on the size of the gel particles and the depth of injection. The gel particles in Perlane are normally larger than those in Restylane, which makes Perlane a good choice for wrinkles that benefit from a deeper injection into the skin. Restylane is most effective in providing volume to thick lips