Forehead Wrinkles
The best approach for any upper face wrinkle of motion, like forehead wrinkles, is a Neuromodulator, or muscle relaxants such as Botox® or Dysport®. These muscle relaxants help soften the facial expressions that create the wrinkles. Depending on your age, Botox® can either prevent wrinkles from forming, or help them from getting worse. The cost varies from patient to patient, but you can typically expect to spend less than $100.00 in this area. Results last approximately three to four months.
Temporal Hollows
These areas of indentation usually start to make their appearance around the 4th or 5th decade. As you run your fingers down the forehead toward the cheek, you might feel an indentation. This area is referred to as the “temporal hollow”. It can give the aging appearance of a skeletal frame. This can be easily corrected by placing dermal fillers or Sculptra along with Plasma Rich Protein (PRP) in the areas of hollowness. This area of the face is generally immobile; therefore the product placed there tends to last longer, sometimes up to several years.
Flattened Brows
As we age, we lose bone prominence around the eyes. Without that support holding up the tissue, the brows tend to descend downward, leaving a sad, tired look around the brows. We use a multiple modality approach with this problem, combining a neuromodulator like Botox® to relax the brow depressors and dermal fillers to support the tissue by recreating the bone that has been lost. The cost will vary from patient to patient, but this combination approach can last up to 12 months.
Crow’s Feet
Named for the splayed out feet of a crow, these wrinkles form as a result of squinting or smiling. By treating these wrinkles with a muscle relaxant such as Dysport®or Botox®, the appearance of these wrinkles become less noticeable, yet you will still be able to smile. Prices vary from patient to patient, but the approximate cost is $250.00. The results of the treatment generally lasts 3-4 months.
Frown Lines
The ‘elevens’, as they are sometimes referred to, are easy to fix with a neuromodulator such as Botox® or Dysport®. The muscle relaxer specifically relaxes the muscles that create the negative expression that sometimes send an ‘angry’ or ‘unpleasant’ signal towards others. The cost will vary from patient to patient, but a range of $200.00-$250.00 is average. The results of the Botox® generally lasts 3-4 months. Occasionally, we will combine Botox® treatment with dermal fillers such as JUVÉDERM® using the ArqueDerma® technique, which extends the longevity of the filler by double.
Lid Laxity
Coupled with skin laxity and a loss of bone prominence around the eyes, we often see the skin ‘hang around’ the eyes leaving a sad, tired, drawn down look. We use a multiple modality approach with this problem, combining a muscle relaxer like Botox® to elevate the brows and dermal fillers to recreate the bone that has been lost. Prices vary from patient to patient. This combination approach can last up to 12 months.
Sun Spots
Affectionately known as ‘freckles’ when we were young, now these are lovingly renamed as ‘sunspots’, or ‘sun damage’ in our later years. These spots only serve as a distraction on the face, a reminder that we have lived under the sun’s reign awhile, and perhaps we weren’t so attentive at taking care of our face when we were younger. Thankfully, there is help for this too. ZO Skin Health is a medical, corrective skin care line that will erase those nasty spots, and replace them with glowing, reflective skin. Within 6-9 weeks on the system you will be able to see a remarkable difference.
Under Eye Hollows
As the skin structure weakens with time, the eyes tend to show aging the most. Sometimes age shows up as wrinkles, and sometimes age will show up as ’puffiness’, or even ‘sunkeness’ under the eyes. Either way, clinicians just need some creativity and innovation to minimize the appearance of aging eyes. When carefully placed, a naturally occurring hyaluronic acid, such as Restylane® can be placed adjacent to the bag, into the hollow or ‘trough’ to ease the transition between the elevation of the bag, and the depression of the hollow. Occasionally, we will combine a little Botox®in the area to soften the skin. This treatment makes an incredible difference and benefits you with a healthy and well-rested appearance. Prices vary from patient to patient, but the approximate cost is $600.00. This favorite treatment at our InjectAbility® Clinic can last from 9 months up to two years, depending on the patient.
Bunny Lines
These oblique lines that cross the nose develop over time as a result of squinting or scrunching up the nose when animating. There is an easy fix, however with just a few units of Botox®. The cost varies from patient to patient but an approximate cost is $50.00. The results of the Botox® generally lasts 3-4 months.
Flattened Cheeks
Even the fat pads in our face change as we age. When the cheek fat pad starts to separate into two, the lower half falls forward creating a line of separation on the cheek. The cheeks look flatter, and less prominent. Leslie Fletcher’s patented ArqueDerma® technique of injecting FDA approved dermal fillers, is the only solution for this problem. Using strategic, artistic strokes, ArqueDerma® practitioners are able to redistribute the volume that has slipped forward and put it back into the mid-face where it belongs. The results of this technique have been proven to last longer than conventional methods. Also ArqueDerma® effectively extends the use of the dermal filler product such as JUVÉDERM® by 40%. Price for this technique varies from patient to patient, depending on how many syringes the patient needs. See www.ArqueDerma.com for more details.
Cheek Hollows
Even the fat pads in our face change as we age. When the cheek fat pad
starts to separate into two, the lower half falls forward creating a
line of separation on the cheek. The cheeks look flatter, and less
prominent. Leslie Fletcher’ s patented ArqueDerma® technique of
injecting FDA approved dermal fillers, is the only solution for this
problem. Using strategic, artistic strokes, ArqueDerma® practitioners
are able to redistribute the vol rune that has slipped fonvard and put
it back into the mid-face where it belongs. The results of this
technique have been proven to last longer than conventional methods.
Also ArqueDerma® effectively extends the use of the dennal filler
product such as JUVEDERM® by 40%. Price for this technique varies from
patient to patient, depending on how many syringes the patient needs.
See www.ArqueDerma.com for more details.
Jowls
As the skin loses it’s underlying support of bone, and fat, it continues to slide down until it reaches its final resting point on the jaw, becoming knows as the infamous ‘jowls’. The ArqueDerma® technique of injecting FDA approved dermal fillers is the only solution for this age-old problem. Using Leslie’s patented artistic vectors, your clinician can redistribute the volume that has descended and put it back up into the mid face, or the medial chin area where it originated. The results of this technique have been proven to last longer than conventional methods. Also ArqueDerma® effectively extends the use of the dermal filler product such as Juvederm® by 40%. The price for this technique varies from patient to patient, depending on how many syringes the patient needs. Seewww.ArqueDerma.com for more details.
Neck Laxity
The skin on the neck area tends to age quicker, because we rarely take care of our neck when we are younger. Treatment for this consists of neuromodulator use such as Botox® or Dysport®, as well as medical skin care such as Obagi®, and occasionally dermal fillers can be used for more of a “lift”.
Nose to Mouth Folds
Even the fat pads in our face change as we age. When the cheek fat pad starts to separate into two, the lower half falls forward creating a line of separation on the cheek. The cheeks look flatter, and less prominent. Leslie Fletcher’s patented ArqueDerma® technique of injecting FDA approved dermal fillers is the only solution for this problem. Using strategic, artistic strokes, ArqueDerma® practitioners are able to redistribute the volume that has slipped forward and put it back into the mid-face where it belongs. The results of this technique have been proven to last longer than conventional methods. Also ArqueDerma® effectively extends the use of the dermal filler product such as JUVÉDERM® by 40%. The price for this technique varies from patient to patient, depending on how many syringes the patient needs. Seewww.ArqueDerma.com for more details.
Oral Commisures
Oral commissures are a result of descending skin, which can lapse over to create a fold. Once the folds go all the way down to the jaw line, they are then referred to as marionette lines or ‘puppet lines’. Leslie Fletcher’s patented ArqueDerma® technique of injecting FDA approved dermal fillers is the only solution for this problem. Using strategic, artistic strokes, ArqueDerma® practitioners are able to redistribute the volume that has slipped forward and put it back into the mid-face where it belongs. The results of this technique have been proven to last longer than conventional methods. Also ArqueDerma® effectively extends the use of the dermal filler product such as JUVÉDERM® by 40%. The price for this technique varies from patient to patient, depending on how many syringes the patient needs. See www.ArqueDerma.com for more details.
Thinning Lips
As we age, the volume in our lips tends to get smaller and smaller. Some men and women just want the lips they used to have. Other have never had any lips, and want some just to balance out their face. Any type of lip can be volumized modestly to appear very natural. In fact, there are a lot of people walking around that have had lip injections that are beautifully undetectable. It’s the overdone “trout pout” lips that we tend to notice the most, and perhaps deter us from wanting lip injections. At the InjectAbilitysup>® Clinic we strive to accommodate your own personal aesthetic design. Let us work with your goals of lip enhancement. The prices vary from patient to patient, but an approximate cost is $600.00. JUVÉDERM® or Restylane® can last up to one year in this area.
Thumb Print
This area of hollow in the lower chin reveals itself usually within the third or fourth decade. It shows up as a shadow, and then evolves into a hollow. By the time the hollow appears there is usually a jowl nearby. While using the patented ArqueDerma®technique, your clinician can utilize your ‘jowl’ to fill in the area of hollow on the sides of your chin. The results of this technique have been proven to last longer than conventional methods. Also ArqueDerma® effectively extends the use of the dermal filler product such as JUVÉDERM® by 40%. The price for this technique varies from patient to patient, depending on how many syringes the patient needs. See www.ArqueDerma.com for more details.
Droopy Tip of Nose
As we age, the tip of the nose starts to descend, especially when we smile. The muscle under the nose has gotten stronger and stronger, and is tugging more and more at the nose, causing it to curl downward. Using a combination of Botox® and fillers in this area to creatively stop the descent of the nose and add back the support can put everything back where it came from! Prices vary from patient to patient, but the approximate cost is $600.00. This combination approach can last over a year.
Lip Wrinkles
Even if you have never been a smoker, wrinkles above your mouth can appear over time. These dreaded vertical lip lines can be caused by sipping out of a straw, whistling, kissing, or even talking; in any case, they are easy to form, and even easier to erase. Using a combination approach of Botox® and JUVÉDERM®, those vertical lip wrinkles can be effectively eradicated in no time! The prices vary from patient to patient, but the approximate cost is $600.00. JUVÉDERM® can last up to one year in this area, and Botox® usually needs to be repeated every 2 months.
Marionette Lines
Marionette lines are a result of descending skin, which can lapse over to create a fold. Once the folds go all the way down to the jaw line, they are then referred to as marionette lines or ‘puppet lines’. Leslie Fletcher’s patented ArqueDerma® technique of injecting FDA approved dermal fillers is the only solution for this problem. Using strategic, artistic strokes, ArqueDerma® practitioners are able to redistribute the volume that has slipped forward and put it back into the mid-face where it belongs. The results of this technique have been proven to last longer than conventional methods. Also ArqueDerma® effectively extends the use of the dermal filler product such as JUVÉDERM® by 40%. The price for this technique varies from patient to patient, depending on how many syringes the patient needs. See www.ArqueDerma.com for more details.
Pebbly Chin
The pebbly chin is a result of an overactive muscle that lies right under the skin covering our chin. After years of active use, the muscle breaks down so much collagen in the skin, and what remains is an ‘orange peel’ type appearance. Correction for this problem could include a muscle relaxer such as Botox® or a combination approach of Botox®, Dysport, dermal fillers, PRP, as well as topical prescription skin care. Prices vary from patient to patient, depending on what modality of treatment is utilized.
Witchy Chin
This area starts to reveal itself as the volume on either side of the chin starts to get hollow. As a result, the chin appears more prominent. Correcting this area is very simple. One must fill the hollows on either side of the chin. This will correct the ‘pre-jowl sulcus’ as well as the appearance of a witchy chin. While using the patented ArqueDerma® technique, your clinician can utilize your ‘jowl’ to fill in the area of hollow on the sides of your chin. The results of this technique have been proven to last longer than conventional methods. Also ArqueDerma® effectively extends the use of the dermal filler product such as JUVÉDERM® by 40%. The price for this technique varies from patient to patient, depending on how many syringes the patient needs. See www.ArqueDerma.com for more details.This area starts to reveal itself as the volume on either side of the chin starts to get hollow. As a result, the chin appears more prominent. Correcting this area is very simple. One must fill the hollows on either side of the chin. This will correct the ‘pre-jowl sulcus’ as well as the appearance of a witchy chin. While using the patented ArqueDerma® technique, your clinician can utilize your ‘jowl’ to fill in the area of hollow on the sides of your chin. The results of this technique have been proven to last longer than conventional methods. Also ArqueDerma® effectively extends the use of the dermal filler product such as JUVÉDERM® by 40%. The price for this technique varies from patient to patient, depending on how many syringes the patient needs. See www.ArqueDerma.com for more details.
Neck Wattle
Also referred to as ‘turkey neck’, this condition results as the muscle underneath separates and starts to fall forward into several, or one main ‘band’. Treatment for this consists of neuromodulator use such as Botox® and Dysport. This exclusive use for Botox® or Dysport and may not be available at all offices, since it is a novel use for Botox® or Dysport that was created at the InjectAbility®® Clinic by Leslie Fletcher, RN, MEP-C.