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Are you looking to reduce the appearance of wrinkles on your face? Our cosmetic injections might be the solution for you!
Injections are a popular cosmetic treatment that can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Scientifically known as Botulinum toxin A, this neurotoxin has been used for over 20 years to treat various medical conditions. It was approved by the FDA for cosmetic use in 2002. This works by inhibiting muscle movement, which reduces dynamic lines which are wrinkles that are formed by expressing emotion and resolve when the muscle relaxes and softens the appearance of the skin. It can also reduce the appearance of static lines which are wrinkles that do not resolve when the muscle is relaxed.
The number of units needed is patient-specific and treatment-area specific, but the average is 30-60 units. During your consultation, the provider will discuss your goals and make recommendations for treatment areas and the number of units.
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The appointment will last anywhere from 15-30 minutes, depending on your needs. The provider will discuss your desired outcome and map out a plan. You will then receive several injections in each treatment area. The number of injections depends on a number of factors. We use a very small insulin needle, which helps with the discomfort. Once the treatment is complete, the provider will go over aftercare instructions and answer any questions you may have. The provider will then reach out in 2 weeks to answer any questions and assess your results. If more is needed, we will schedule a follow-up.
There really isn’t any downtime needed. We recommend avoiding hot yoga, saunas, hot tubs, and any moderate to intense exercise for 24 hours. Do not lay flat for 4 hours or get massages or facials for 24 hours after your treatment. After the treatment, you may have some small red areas that are occasionally raised for a short period of time. The raised area is from the liquid being injected into the skin. This dissipates usually before your provider leaves your location, but occasionally the red and or raised areas can linger for a few hours. Sometimes you may experience bruising, and we do our best to mitigate this. If you do experience some bruising, you may apply ice to the area, but do not massage the area.
The most common complications are bruising or injection site reactions. Bruising can take up to two weeks to resolve, and injection site reactions typically resolve within a few hours or sooner. Brow ptosis or eyelid ptosis, meaning a drooping of the eyebrow or eyelid, are rare complications occurring in about 1-5% of the population. There are techniques utilized to help avoid these complications.
Stopping any aspirin or anti-inflammatories use a few days to a week before your visit can help reduce the chance of bruising.
Injections can last on average for about 3 months.
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We’re excited to announce that Coastal IV Therapy now offers microneedling! To celebrate, we’re offering $150 off a package of 3 sessions throughout July. Plus, receive 3 skincare products, a free Elta MD sunscreen, and a makeup bag. Don’t miss out on this limited-time offer to rejuvenate your skin!
Benefits of Microneedling: