In the quest for smooth, youthful skin, consider the benefits of Botox and Juvéderm. These popular anti-aging procedures smooth fine lines and wrinkles and plump your skin so it looks younger. Combining these two procedures offers a one-two-punch solution for younger-looking skin that will have all your friends asking for your secrets.
Naveed Riaz, MD, a renowned medical professional who leads the team at Brilliant Beauty in San Pedro, California, offers a complete evaluation and recommends the right anti-aging procedures for your skin and goals. That may include a combination of Botox and Juvéderm to lift and tighten your skin.
How Botox and Juvéderm work
Botox is a purified protein that temporarily paralyzes specific nerves in your face that cause frown lines and similar wrinkles. Dr. Riaz identifies the strategic locations to inject Botox to relax the contractions in your skin.
Many people like Botox to erase forehead lines, vertical frown lines between their eyebrows, and fine lines that gather around the corners of their eyes.
Botox typically lasts three to four months, after which you may see the wrinkles again and want to schedule a maintenance appointment. Botox is FDA-approved and a quick procedure.
Juvéderm supports Botox
If Botox smooths dynamic wrinkles like frown lines, Juvéderm is a dermal filler, which means it adds volume. It’s natural to lose volume in your face as you age, leading to folds and lines around your mouth and sunken cheeks, making you look older. Juvéderm smooths smile lines and marionette lines, which are fine lines that extend from your mouth to your chin. It also returns structure to your cheeks and augments your lips for a fuller smile.
The effects of Juvéderm can last 9-12 months.
By combining the power of Botox and Juvéderm, you can enjoy a more youthful look for longer. Your face regains its volume, and your wrinkles disappear. Combining them can also give you longer-lasting results. Typically, we use Botox around your eyes and forehead, while we use Juvéderm on the lower portion of your face.
- Rid yourself of under-eye bags
- Hollow cheeks
- Folds alongside your nose
- Lines around your eyes
- Forehead lines
- Disappearing jawline
The result is well-proportioned and balanced.
What to expect at your Botox and Juvéderm appointment
Both are popular anti-aging treatments and quick outpatient procedures. You can schedule your Botox and Juvéderm and go about your day immediately afterward.
When you come in for your appointment, our expert team applies a topical anesthetic, so you don’t feel the injections. Afterward, you may experience some redness or minor swelling, but it typically disappears within a day or two.
If you’re considering anti-aging treatments, the Botox/Juvéderm combination is tried-and-true. Dr. Riaz at Brilliant Beauty in San Pedro, California, evaluates your goals and makes tailored recommendations. You can schedule an appointment here.