Injectable Treatments

Effective Injectables

Injectables and skin care treatments can enhance your natural beauty by reducing the damaging effects of aging. Dr. Steven J. Covici specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries of the eyelids and face. He works with each patient to develop a cosmetic plan that will achieve the desired results. Injectables are a popular choice because they can produce noticeable results without the need for plastic surgery.

Injectable Treatments

Aging naturally decreases volume in the face, causing unwanted lines and wrinkles. Injectables are an amazing solution that restore and refresh natural beauty. This is done by filling out a targeted area to make lines less noticeable. All injectable treatments are administered as a simple outpatient procedure. Recovery times vary, but many patients are able to return to work immediately after treatment.

What Is BOTOX®?

BOTOX® is a neurotoxic protein produced by a bacterium known as Clostridium botulinum. While that sounds a little scary, BOTOX® has been used safely in clinical settings since 1997. BOTOX® stops muscles from working for periods of time by interfering with the transmission of nerve pulses to the muscles. In the clinical setting, BOTOX® is used to treat spastic muscle disorders, migraines, and other conditions. However, it’s most commonly known for its cosmetic use of treating wrinkles and fine lines.

Cosmetic surgeons like Dr. Covici administer BOTOX® injections at designated intervals in specific facial muscles. These injections block signals sent from nerves to the muscles, preventing the muscles from contracting and allowing the wrinkles to relax and soften. The procedure is most commonly performed to treat forehead lines, crow’s feet, and frown lines.

Restylane®

Restylane® is useful for nasolabial folds and wrinkles, but it can also be used to add volume and lift to the cheeks. Transparent hyaluronic acids in Restylane® products improve fullness, elasticity, and hydration in the skin of treated areas.

JUVÉDERM®

JUVÉDERM® is the top seller among hyaluronic acid fillers, partially because of its versatility. In addition to filling the cheeks and treating lines around the mouth and nose, this injectable is also used for adding fullness to the lips. JUVÉDERM Ultra XC® is their most popular lip filler for those over the age of 21.

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These fillers are useful for filling out thin lips, softening wrinkles, minimizing scars, and enhancing natural contours. Injectable treatments are commonly recommended for anyone who is just starting to notice some of the signs of aging. By looking at your wrinkles and listening to your concerns, a plastic surgeon can recommend which procedures would be most effective for your needs. Contact our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Covici.