Facial Injectables

How are neuromodulators different from dermal fillers?

BOTOX, Dysport, Xeomin and Daxxify are different from dermal fillers because they are injectable neuromodulators used to temporarily weaken the facial muscles. Neuromodulators are used in areas where the muscles are hyperactive, causing fine lines and wrinkles, such as the forehead, crow’s feet, and in between the eyes (glabella). Neuromodulators help to relax the muscle and diminish the appearance of expression lines and wrinkles. It does have a temporary effect that typically wears off after about 6 months.

How do I know which filler to use?

There are many different types of fillers available.  Depending on where you want to add volume, different wrinkle fillers can be used in different areas of the face and last for different lengths of time.  At the Quatela Center for Plastic Surgery we offer a variety of dermal fillers to fit most patient needs.

How long do injectable fillers usually last?

Injectable fillers, depending on the product used and the area injected, can last anywhere from several months to several years.

What is the downtime associated with injectables?

Most patients experience little to no downtime with neuromodulators and injectable fillers.  There is always a small risk of swelling or bruising around the injection site, but this can be minimized by applying ice to the treated area in the office.

Do injections hurt a lot?

Most of our patients experience minimal discomfort due to the use of extremely tiny needles when placing fillers or neuromodulators.  Numbing creams can be used on the skin or injections of numbing medications can be given to help prevent discomfort.  Many injectable fillers even contain numbing medication within them, so that the area being treated becomes numb as the filler is applied.