Injectable Treatments in La Jolla, San Diego — BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport®, Facial Fillers, and More
A range of injectable treatments including BOTOX® Cosmetic, Dysport®, collagen, hyaluronic acid products, and microfat grafts are available at the La Jolla, San Diego practice of Dr. Singer. These non-surgical treatments smooth the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles, and require no downtime.
In order to provide the highest level of patient care and safety, Dr. Singer personally performs the injections, rather than relegating them to other staff members.
BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic is made from a naturally occurring substance that works as a muscle relaxant and is used to treat the deeper wrinkles in certain areas of the face. It is best used in the upper face and neck, and as an adjunct in the lower face to diminish muscle movement. The procedure is quick with no downtime.
BOTOX® Cosmetic works by decreasing the activity of muscles that produce facial wrinkles, including forehead lines, frown lines between the eyes, and crow’s feet. BOTOX® Cosmetic is injected into the specific muscles that cause the wrinkles to form which relaxes the attached skin, temporarily smoothing the skin to achieve a younger and more rested appearance.
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When used appropriately, FDA approved BOTOX® Cosmetic is quite safe. The resulting effect of BOTOX® Cosmetic is variable in each patient; however, it usually lasts three to four months. Some patients feel that subsequent injections produce a result that lasts longer. In addition to smoothing facial lines, there is scientific evidence that BOTOX® Cosmetic may decrease the frequency or intensity of tension headaches.
If you would like to learn more about BOTOX® injections at our La Jolla, San Diego practice, contact Singer Surgical Centre today.
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Dysport®
Dysport® is an FDA approved botulinum serotype A neurotoxin used for medical and cosmetic treatments. It is similar to BOTOX® Cosmetic, but diffuses more readily into the injection sites, so dosage is slightly different and the onset of action in some patients is quicker.
If you would like to learn more about Dysport® injections at our La Jolla, San Diego practice, contact Singer Surgical Centre today.
Injectable Facial Fillers
There are many types of injectable soft tissue fillers now available to fill in skin lines and creases to restore a youthful appearance. Some facial fillers can also provide volume and fill in cheek and under eye hollows, enhance cheekbones, lips, and the chin area. These fillers can produce the appearance of a non-surgical mini facelift in patients without a lot of skin laxity.
Combinations of fillers and neurotoxins (BOTOX® Cosmetic or Dysport®) have been marketed as nonsurgical miracle “Lliquid Lifts” or “Liquid Facelifts”. They may be quite effective in providing a temporary rejuvenation in the appropriate patient, but they do not provide the same long term results that are achieved with natural appearing facelifts
The results of injectable facial fillers depend on many factors, including your age, general medical condition, skin quality, genetics, the location treated with the filler, and any underlying reasons for the loss of tissue or lack of its development. During a consultation with Dr. Singer, he can help you choose which of the facial fillers will allow you to attain the results you desire.
Collagen - Zyderm® / Zyplast®, CosmoPlast®
Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that provides support to various parts of the human body. Collagen injections are used to increase fullness in the lips and to fill in facial lines and wrinkles. Collagen injections act as a temporary replacement for the decrease in natural collagen that occurs as we age.
- Zyderm® / Zyplast® Injections: You will need a pretreatment test dose to ensure your body will accept the collagen without an allergic reaction.
- CosmoPlast®: A new collagen material that doesn't require a skin test.
Hyaluronic Acid Facial Fillers - Restylane®, Perlane®, JUVÉDERM™
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar that is found in the human body - in the skin, cartilage, and eyes. In the skin, hyaluronic acid fills the space between collagen and the elastin fibers. It delivers nutrients, hydrates the skin by holding in water, and acts as a cushioning agent.
- Restylane® is clear gel that is made from synthetic hyaluronic acid that is created in a laboratory from non-animal sources, so there is little or no risk of transmitting diseases or allergies. It provides natural beauty enhancement and is considered extremely safe. It can be used to add volume and fullness to your skin, reducing wrinkles, and augmenting facial features. Restylane® can be used in conjunction with Radiesse® injections to fill out both the deeper and more superficial lines of the face. The dramatic results are immediate and can last six to nine months.
- Perlane® is a denser form of hyaluronic acid, designed for more pronounced wrinkles, facial folds, and depressions.
- JUVÉDERM™ Injectable Gel is a next generation non-animal hyaluronic acid dermal filler with results that last six months or longer.
Sculptra®
Sculptra® is a breakthrough injectable facial filler composed of poly-L-lactic acid, related to re-absorbable suture material, which is carefully injected beneath the skin to plump the area and gradually thicken facial skin. This is a good filler to restore youthful fullness to the mid- and lower-face. Initially, you may require two to three applications of Sculptra™ to achieve ideal results, which last 18 to 24 months.
Radiesse® / Radiance™
Radiesse® is purely synthetic. It is comprised principally of calcium hydroxyapatite, a natural substance that is already found in your body. Radiesse® injections will build up the tissues of the face, reducing deeper folds and creases, and restoring fullness. Radiesse® requires no skin test and the results are instantaneous. It is used off-label cosmetically and lasts 9 to 24 months.
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Microfat Grafts (Fat Injections / Fat Transfer)
Injection of a variety of facial fillers, specifically your own fat, can fill out depressed areas of your face, minimize the nasolabial folds next to the mouth, smooth hollows under the eyes and enhance cheek bones, the chin, and jaw lines through three dimensional contouring. Microfat grafts (fat injections) are also useful for enhancing the lips. Candidates for fat injections are patients who have facial contour defects, have lost fat and overall volume, and want to use a filler that is totally natural.
Benefits of Fat Transfer
With fat injections, there is no chance for rejection or allergic reaction, since fat is your own tissue. Other benefits include:
- Large amounts of fat are usually available
- A natural, more youthful appearance
- Can be used for wrinkles, folds, cheekbones, hollows under eyes, and chin and lip enhancements
- Fat transfer combined with BOTOX® Cosmetic provides significant results without invasive surgery for the upper face
- Can give the appearance of a mini facelift
- 30 to 50 percent of the injected fat is typically retained long term
Results of Fat Transfer
The results of microfat grafts depend on age, genetics, skin quality, and location of the injection. The underlying reasons for loss of the tissue or lack of its development, and your general medical condition, also play significant roles in the results.
Although patients typically retain 30 to 50 percent of the injected fat long-term, a second or third session of fat injections often results in a longer lasting and improved cosmetic result. Fat injections can be performed alone or in conjunction with other cosmetic surgery procedures.
Contact Dr. Singer for Injectable Wrinkle Treatments
If you would like to learn more about injectable wrinkle treatments, including fat injections and BOTOX® Cosmetic or Dysport®, contact the La Jolla, San Diego practice of Dr. Singer to schedule a consultation. Dr. Singer can help you decide which injectable treatments will help you best achieve the results you envision.
Contact us to learn more about the skin care options offered at our La Jolla, San Diego practice, including BOTOX® injections, facial fillers, and microfat grafts.
Robert Singer, M.D., F.A.C.S.
9834 Genesee Ave., Suite 100
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 866.660.0206
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- Listed in “Best Doctors in America”
- Included in Town & Country, “Best Cosmetic Surgeons in the Country”
- Chosen by peers - San Diego Magazine and San Diego County Medical Society, “Best Doctors” and “Best Plastic Surgeons”.
- Selected by La Jolla Light Newspaper, “Best Plastic Surgeon”
- Former President of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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