These past couple of weeks I have been busy organizing a new scheduling system for my Portland office. My intention is to make super clear all the services in Portland that I offer. This week I share with you the myriad of injectables offered and how they can support your goals. 

Injectables are products we use to achieve a planned outcome like adding lost volume or giving some lift; typically to achieve a more youthful appearance. There are many different kinds of injectables and different companies that make them; here is what I currently offer in Portland.

Neurotoxins, or Botulinum toxin, commonly referred to as Botox or Dysport, work by temporarily relaxing muscle function. There are several brands that exist, and I carry Botox and Dysport in my Portland office. Botox is FDA approved to treat the brow furrows, forehead lines, and crows feet but their usage is extensive. For example: 

• Botox placed in the masseter muscle minimizes jaw clenching and can slim the face. 

• Botox For Hyperhidrosis a safe and effective way to treat localized excessive sweating with results lasting 6-9 months on average. Best for treating the underarm area but can also help with sweaty palms and feet.

• Botox to Treat the Neck and Jawline: When placed very superficially, a tightening occurs and may reduce the appearance of horizontal neck lines. Botox can also be placed in the platysmal bands which become more pronounced as we mature, giving the neck a more youthful appearance and defining the jawline. 

• The Lip Flip: Botox is injected into the upper lip, relaxing the muscle and giving the appearance of a full lip.

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Fillers are popular injectables that are used to plump, lift, and contour the face. HA is a sugar found naturally in the body that holds 1,000 times its weight in water. I encourage scheduling a complimentary consultation prior to most of these services. We typically use juvederm products but have the restylane and revenasse products available. 

• Filler Treatment - Full Face Rejuvenation includes multiple areas of the face treated in one session. Treatment is customized to the individual. Four syringes are commonly used. 

• Filler Treatment - The Cheeks, are best for achieving natural-looking cheekbones. HA fillers immediately deliver lifting, plumping, and contouring results that can last up to a year. Two syringes are typically used. 

• The Lip Filler Treatment - HA fillers can deliver natural looking results and restore lip volume lost over time. 

• The Mini Lip Fill is up to 0.5 cc’s of HA injectable filler, injected into and lining the lips, and giving a soft and natural result. The Mini Lip Fill Treatment is customized to each person’s needs, but most people do end up using the entire 0.5 cc’s. You can choose within a month's time to come back for the full syringe and only pay the difference. Available with Juvederm: Ultra xc, Volbella xc, and Vollure xc.

• Filler Treatment - Lower Face Treatment includes the chin, marionette lines, jawline, and lips. 

• Filler Treatment - Tear Trough supports the trough and under-eye area with HA filler.. Consultation is required to assess for candidacy.

Sculptra Aesthetic is a collagen-stimulating filler that is a great option for those who want to volumize and correct facial fat loss that naturally occurs when we age, resulting in a smooth, more youthful appearance. Expect a gradual plumping over the course of several months as your body naturally absorbs the product and produces new collagen.

Kybella is a deoxycholic acid injectable aimed to address double chin and excess lower facial fat. Results are permanent fat destruction; multiple treatments are most often required for optimal results.

So there you have it!  For those interested, schedule a complimentary consultation in Portland so we talk about your goals and which treatments are right for you.