FAQ’s
What Products do you typically use for lip Filler? Restylane- L, Restylane Defyne, Restylane Refyne, & Restylane Kysse
Does lip Filler Hurt? Mild Discomfort, might feel like a little pinch. We have numbing cream that we will apply for your comfort.
Will there be swelling with my lip filler treatment? Yes, most likely there will be swelling a few days after treatment. The Providers will provide you with pre/post instructions for best results.
What is a dissolve? A dissolve is an injectable to dissolve (remove) the current filler. The dissolve we use is called Hylenex.
Why do you need to dissolve? If you've had previous filler - we typically will need to dissolve the old filler. Most Clients need a minimum of 3 dissolves before we would re-fill their filler. The reason for this can vary between correction, lip filler migration, and also some fillers not layering or working well with other fillers. In order to avoid lumps from forming and perfect your shape, our Practitioners will need to start fresh by dissolving old filler before injecting new filler. We always ask clients to send in a photo if they have had fillers before - especially if they are traveling to see us.
How many dissolves does it take on average? Each client will vary, but it typically takes about 3 dissolves.
How often can I do a dissolve? A dissolve can be done every 3 days, from the last dissolve we would re-fill the lips 2 weeks later.
Do I need a full syringe to get my lips done? We find that most clients need a full syringe for their initial treatment, but we always customize our treatments.
Can I split or share a syringe? Unfortunately no, for sanitary purposes we must use one syringe per client.
Can you save my syringe if I only use some of it? Unfortunately no, we do not save syringes for sanitary purposes.
How long does filler last? Restylane is FDA cleared to last up to about 12 months depending on which filler you are using. Lip Filler 6-12 months/ Cheeks 1-2 years.
What is a lip flip? This is a small procedure where the Practitioner will inject a few units of Botox to make your lip appear larger. When the muscle relaxes the upper lip will curl upward.
What’s the difference between Botox/ Dysport? Both Dysport and Botox are types of neurotoxins that block muscle contractions. Some clients prefer one over the other depending upon their results. The units are also calculated a little differently. Botox- Takes 5-10 Days to see results, Botox- Is the Brand name that most clients are familiar with Dysport- Take 2-3 days to see results. *Cannot have Dysport if allergic to cows milk protein.
What is Sculptra? Sculptra is a mid-face filler, customized per client, requires multiple treatments. Sculptra Aesthetic is an FDA-approved injectable filler that can smooth deep wrinkles like marionette lines, as well as restore volume and firmness to areas like the cheeks and temples, which are prone to volume loss as you age. Requires 2-3 sessions, is a buildable filler. Non HA filler.
What is Tetra CO2? The Tetra is a cutting-edge fractional ablative CO2 Laser which removes top layers of damage skin tissue and stimulates regeneration of healthy skin underneath. The Tetra CO2 Laser is a proven laser technology for treating deeper facial lines, age spots, scarring, and texture irregularities. We offer two different Tetra treatments - a deep resurfacing treatment (5-7 days of downtime with moderate redness and swelling to be expected) and the Tetra CoolPeel - a series of three treatments which offer a lighter resurfacing treatment with all the perks of a CO2 Laser with minimal downtime (1-3 days of downtime with redness similar to a sunburn for the first 24 hrs and a gentle rolling peel as scaly dead skin exfoliates).
What is Morpheus8? Morpheus8 is a fractional skin treatment that stimulates collagen production using microneedling with radio frequency. This treatment helps with tone, texture and tightening. Common Areas of Treatment: Face, Neck, Chest, Arms, Knees and Abs.
Does Morpehus8 require numbing cream? Yes, Morpheus8 requires numbing cream. Our package is a pack of 3 treatments, spaced one month apart. These treatments come with PRO-NOX and TNS cream.
What is Lumecca-IPL? Lumecca IPL is for brown spot removal. During treatments and after treatments you must stay out of the sun 2 weeks prior to treatment. No Self Tanner 2 weeks prior to treatment either.
How many units do I need for a particular area? Below is a general guide you can reference
