Over time, our skin starts to gradually show the signs of aging. The signs are thinner skin and fine wrinkles as well as sagging. In the past, options to enhance the skin were limited to more invasive and expensive cosmetic surgery procedures, such as a facelift. Fortunately, there are now various non surgical cosmetic procedures to help us reduce lines and eliminate wrinkles. If you’re looking for a Board Certified Plastic surgeon in the Chicago area, then the team at MiRadiance is qualified to help you.
One of the most popular non surgical cosmetic treatment options is Botox®. Botox® is typically used to treat frown lines between your eyebrows that appear over time due to normal facial expressions. As we age, these lines tend to become more pronounced. Botox® is a protein produced by a form of bacterium, known as clostridium botulinum. When injected into the area via several tiny injections, Botox® inhibits excessive muscle movement. This allows the wrinkles being treated to “relax” and produces a smooth and natural appearance in the area treated. The benefits of Botox generally appear between one day and several weeks, and last for up to four months. Botox is a minimally invasive procedure and requires no downtime, allowing you to resume your normal activities after treatment. And, Botox is approved by the FDA for the treatment of wrinkles between your eyebrows (the furrow). Botox is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.
Dermal fillers provide another popular alternative to help achieve the results you desire. When being treated with dermal filler, a gel is injected via several tiny injections into the designated area. The filler plumps the skin and gives a fuller appearance by adding volume. The nasolabial folds (the wrinkles that make the parentheses appearance around your mouth) are the most common area treated with dermal filler. However, dermal fillers may also be used to add fullness to cheeks, smile lines, frown lines, etc. Two of the more noted dermal fillers are Juvederm and Radiesse. With their professional knowledge and technical expertise, the team at MiRadiance can make you feel young and beautiful.
Juvederm is a gel-based product made from hyaluronic acid, which is a substance that occurs naturally in your skin. Juvederm can be performed in a short visit and allows you to resume your normal activities right away. Results are immediate and may last from six months to one year following treatment. Radiesse is a gel-based product made with calcium hydroxylapatite, which is a naturally occurring substance in your body. Once injected with Radiesse, you'll see immediate results at the site. In addition, Radiesse helps stimulate collagen growth; therefore, helping you to produce your own natural collagen to fight the signs of aging. Radiesse has no downtime and results last up to a year or more.
Latisse is a non invasive way to help achieve thicker, darker and longer eyelashes. Each day, Latisse is applied topically with an eyelash brush. Results start to appear around week 8 of treatment, with full results showing at 12 to 16 weeks.
If you’re looking for a Chicago Botox doctor who can administer Juvederm or Radiesse, or who can help decide if Latisse is right for you, look no further than contact us. With over 25 years of experience and professional expertise, the team at MiRadiance can make you look and feel young and beautiful.
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