Do It For Yourself
You have nothing to prove and nobody to impress. You know who you are and feel good about yourself. However, over time you can develop wrinkles between your eyes or lines on your forehead, which can make you look older than you actually are and give you a serious, stressed or anxious expression. Laughing can also lead to the formation of crow's feet. All of these wrinkles can be smoothed out or totally eliminated with Botox® injections.
Having a better appearance can give you more self-confidence. BOTOX® is a simple, safe and non-surgical way to smooth out wrinkles and restore a fresher and more youthful appearance.
Botox® has been used safely and successfully for over 20 years, and has been part of therapeutic treatments in dermatology for more than 12 years.
What exactly is BOTOX®?
BOTOX® is a purified protein produced by the clostridium botulinum bacterium. It is a non-surgical, physician-administered treatment that can temporarily reduce moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in people 18 to 65 years of age. During the treatment, very low doses are administered via a few tiny injections directly into the muscles that cause those stubborn lines. The treatment is usually completed in about 10 minutes with no recovery time. Within days, you may see an improvement that can last up to four months. Results may vary.
How does BOTOX® work?
Muscle activity over time causes moderate to severe frown lines between your brows. BOTOX® is injected directly into the muscles between your brows. It works by blocking the transmission of nerve impulses to the injected muscles, reducing the muscle activity that causes those lines to form.
How quickly will I see results from a BOTOX® treatment?
Within days you may see a marked improvement in the frown lines between your brows. Lines continue to improve for up to a month, and results can last for up to four months. In clinical trials, nearly 90% of men and women rated the improvement in their appearance as moderate to good only one month after treatment. Results may vary.
How long does BOTOX® last?
Results from BOTOX® treatment can last up to four months. If you discontinue treatment, the frown lines between your brows will gradually look like they did before treatment.
Who should administer BOTOX®?
Any authorized healthcare professional can administer BOTOX®, but dermatologists, plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists, otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors), or other physicians specializing in cosmetic procedures are generally more experienced. One of these physicians can help you decide if BOTOX® is right for you.
Water - the Natural Source of Beauty
Water, a natural source of beauty and life, nourishes your skin. It provides hydration to keep skin supple and defines the curves around your lips and around the contour of your face. Over the years, your skin loses its ability to retain the water needed to do these things.
Now however, with the use of hyaluronic acid which is naturally produced by your skin, it is possible to remove facial wrinkles and define the curve and contour of your lips, giving them a more sensual look.
Natural Beauty
Hyaluronic acid a natural substance found throughout your body It gives volume to the skin, lubricates the joints and gives the eyes their shape. At Nueëva we use only specially formulated long lasting hyaluronic acid products from Medicis Aesthetics. These products are of non-animal origin to limit the risk of allergic reactions.
More than 1.5 million of injections have been done in more than 60 countries. Developed in a highly controlled environment using the most advanced technology, the products used by Nueëva meet the health industry’s highest standards. These products, once injected into your skin, provide a long lasting result far beyond what is commonly available on the market.
How long the treatment lasts depends on factors such as age, complexion, lifestyle and the technique used for the injection. Most patients come back for a follow-up treatment after six to 12 months. For example, it is normal to have a second lip treatment after 6 months.
What happens during a treatment session?
During a treatment session, tiny amounts of Restylane® or Juvederm™ are injected using an ultrafine needle, causing minimal discomfort.
Do I need to have a skin test?
No. Because Restylane® or Juvederm™ are non-animal-based and fully biocompatible, allergy testing is not required.
Are there any side effects?
The occurrence of reaction to Restylane® and Juvederm™ is very low. However, some common injection-related reactions may occur, such as swelling, redness, pain, itching, discoloration and tenderness at the injection site. These typically resolve themselves within a few days after skin injections and within a week after lip injections. About one in 2,000 patients have experienced localized reactions thought to be of a hypersensitive nature. These have usually consisted of swelling at the injection site, sometimes affecting the surrounding tissues. Redness, tenderness and, rarely, acne-like formations have also been reported. These reactions have either started a few days after the injection or after a two to four week delay, and have generally been described as mild to moderate, with an average duration of two weeks. For more information please consult your health care professional.
Why do the lips sometimes swell immediately after a treatment?
The cause of this is not yet known, but there is no reason to believe that this is an immunological reaction. Normally, the swelling is gone within a week after injection into the lips.
Can Restylane® or Juvederm™ be used if I have undergone laser treatment or chemical peeling?
If you have recently had some other kind of facial treatment, it is recommended that you wait until the treated area is totally healed and the skin has normalized (usually four to six weeks) before you undergo a Restylane® or Juvederm™ treatment.
Can patients with allergies of different kinds be more sensitive to Restylane® or Juvederm™?
Yes. Patients with severe allergies manifested by a history of anaphylaxis or multiple severe allergies should not use Restylane® or Juvederm™. Patients who have a history of allergies to gram positive bacterial proteins should also avoid Restylane® and Juvederm™.
Do Restylane® or Juvederm™ stiffen in cold weather? What happens in the sun?
You should not expose the treated area to intense heat (e.g. in a solarium, under a UV lamp or sunbathing) or extreme cold for the first few days after the treatment, in order to avoid the risk of inflammation to the treated area. However, once Restylane® or Juvederm™ has integrated into the body, it will adjust to your normal body temperature.
How long will the effects of a treatment last?
The length of time a treatment lasts depends on many factors, such as the structure of your skin, lifestyle, age, the degree of perfection demanded and the injection technique of the health care professional. Experience indicates that touch-up and follow-up treatments will add to the duration. Most people choose to have a follow-up treatment within six months after the initial treatment.
How will my skin look without follow-up treatments?
The correction will gradually disappear until your skin looks like it did before the treatment. Follow-up injections will help you maintain your correction.
