Injectables

You might be surprised what injectables can do for you. Injectables involve instilling a product into the skin, and the main options are neuromodulators, dermal fillers and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). They all complement one another and can help restore a more rejuvenated, youthful appearance.

Aging is inevitable. As we get older, our skin loses elastin and grows thinner, blood vessel walls thin, and beneath the skin we lose bone, cartilage and fat in our cheeks, temples, chin, nose and around our eyes. Add a lifetime of sun exposure, harsh weather, laughing, smiling and frowning, and at some point we all end up with deep lines, hollows, slackness and gauntness. A healthy diet, militant sunscreen wear and a good skin care routine can delay the impacts of aging, but not prevent them.

Each injectable works differently. Neuromodulators relax the muscles that crease the skin, with visible results within days that keep softening for about 30 days and last up to four months. Dermal fillers restore volume instantly, with results lasting three months to two years. PRP uses your own blood platelets, so its side effects are significantly lower; changes are gradual, continue for three to six months and last about two years.

Dr. Rao can help you pick the injectable that best treats your main concern, or recommend combining treatments for a more youthful look all over.