Botox and Dermal Fillers

Botox

Facial lines and wrinkles develop through a combination of aging, heredity, muscle action, sun damage and gravity. Facial expressions are made by strong muscle contractions, and over time, create forehead lines, crow's feet and the vertical creases between the eyes. These lines, creases, and wrinkles can now be successfully treated with small injections of BOTOX® directly into the muscle. At Carmel Laser Aesthetics, all injections are administered by licensed physician, Dr. Dana Welle.

BOTOX® Frequently Asked Questions

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Dermal Fillers

Restylane®
This safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler restores volume and fullness to the skin as it smooths and corrects facial wrinkles and folds. It is commonly used for effectively sculpting lips.
Restylane is made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in the human body. Restylane uses Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid, and is therefore completely biocompatible with the hyaluronic acid which is already present in the body.
Restylane maintains its shape using the body's own moisture because it is hydrophilic, or "water loving". As hyaluronic acid gradually degrades, each molecule binds to more water, and over time, the same volume can be maintained with less hyaluronic acid. This ability of hyaluronic acid to bind to water is what helps provide lasting results.

Frequently asked questions about Restylane

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Captique™

Captique is a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler similar to Restylane. It is derived from the same non-animal source as Restylane and is manufactured in a similar process.
Captique is a highly versatile product that can be used for maximum correction in many different areas of the face such as nasolabial folds (lines extending from base of nose to corner of mouth), vertical lip lines, marionette lines (lip corners) and crow’s-feet. Results are reliable, predictable and immediate with minimum downtime.
While many people use Captique alone to correct their wrinkles, it is also an excellent complement to other aesthetic treatments.

Collagen

Collagen is the natural protein which supports the underneath skin and muscles. As the aging process begins and damage to the skin appear, the layer of collagen beneath the surface of the skin becomes worn. As a result, the appearance of lines, wrinkles, creases and furrows gradually emerge.
By injecting collagen with a very fine needle to treatment areas, you can experience rapid and dramatic improvement. As the skin expands, lines and wrinkles disappear. The treatment is a temporary solution, which typically lasts for several months.
While many people use dermal fillers (Restylane/Captique/collagen) alone to correct their wrinkles, they are also excellent complements to other aesthetic treatments.