Ozempic® and other brands with the same active ingredient, semaglutide, have become popular on TikTok and other social media platforms for their ability to aid in weight loss, particularly when struggling with obesity. However, it is important to understand that while these medications can help you lose weight, they are not miracle cures for obesity, and all weight loss efforts do require healthy diet and exercise habits. 

But if you are looking for a little extra help losing stubborn weight, Ozempic may be able to help. Take a look at this guide to learn more about what Ozempic is, how it might help with weight loss, and whether or not it could be right for you.

What Is Ozempic? 

Ozempic is an injectable prescription medication that is used to help control blood sugar for those with type 2 diabetes. Ozempic works as a diabetes medication by helping the body produce more insulin when blood sugar is high, thus helping to stabilize potentially dangerous blood sugar spikes. Ozempic is typically self-administered weekly when used for this purpose.

Although Ozempic is not FDA-approved for use as a weight loss aid, studies have shown that semaglutide, its active ingredient, can effectively reduce body weight. Other brands of medication such as Wegovy® that use this same active ingredient have been FDA-approved for weight loss.

How Does Ozempic Help with Weight Loss?

In addition to its ability to help improve blood sugar levels, Ozempic has been shown to reduce hunger cravings by causing the stomach to empty more slowly. Thus, you feel full for longer, reduce overeating, and ultimately lose weight. 

As Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center’s own Dr. Azza Halim told Rolling Stone, however, “[…] there is no magic pill. You still have to do the effort. All the studies have shown that once you do stop the semaglutide, people regain up to two-thirds of the weight they lost. Unless you do behavior modification, you will regain some of that weight.”

Thus, Ozempic and other semaglutide medications work best for weight loss when combined with healthy lifestyle changes, such as getting at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, focusing on eating fresh fruits and vegetables and lean meats, and minimizing sugary foods and drinks.

How Quickly Do You Lose Weight with Ozempic?

Some people may begin to notice weight loss within 1 to 2 weeks after starting Ozempic, while others might not see significant results for several weeks. The rate at which you lose weight and the amount of weight that you might lose with Ozempic will vary from person to person and can depend on a variety of factors, including lifestyle habits like diet and exercise regimens. Generally speaking, most people see a reduction of 5% of their starting body weight by at least 12 weeks after starting Ozempic. 

Studies have shown that people who are working with a doctor to lose weight with Ozempic tend to see better long-term results.

Benefits of Ozempic for Weight Loss

When used properly and under the supervision of a physician, Ozempic can be beneficial for weight loss for a number of reasons. Not only does Ozempic help to reduce food cravings and help you feel full longer, but it also has these added benefits:

• Ozempic improves blood sugar levels by causing your body to release insulin when needed to stabilize blood sugar spikes.
• Ozempic helps to reduce the amount of sugar that your body stores as fat by decreasing blood sugar spikes. Otherwise, the longer your blood sugar stays high, the more likely your body is to store that excess sugar as fat in order to remove it from your bloodstream.
• Ozempic may also reduce the risk of strokes and heart attacks for those with type 2 diabetes or who are at an increased risk of cardiovascular events.
• Ozempic may serve as motivation to make healthy lifestyle changes in order to see and keep optimal results.

Drawbacks of Ozempic for Weight Loss

Ozempic for weight loss typically comes with few side effects when used under the supervision of a physician. However, there are some caveats you should be aware of before trying Ozempic for weight loss:

• Ozempic must be injected under the skin. Although it is self-administered, those with an aversion to needles may find this to be a drawback of using Ozempic for weight loss.
• Ozempic must be combined with traditional weight loss methods such as making dietary adjustments, getting enough exercise, and managing stress. Long-term weight loss results with Ozempic depend heavily on a patient’s ability to maintain these healthy lifestyle adjustments even after stopping Ozempic.
• Gastrointestinal issues such as nausea, constipation, or diarrhea are possible side effects of semaglutides. 

Who’s the Best Candidate for Ozempic for Weight Loss?

The best candidates for Ozempic for weight loss generally have a BMI of 30 or higher with or without an existing medical condition such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, or heart disease. Those with one or more of these existing medical conditions and a BMI of 27 or higher may also be good candidates for Ozempic for weight loss. 

Before taking Ozempic for weight loss, it is important to have realistic expectations about what this medication can and cannot do. While Ozempic can help to control blood sugar spikes and reduce hunger cravings, it must be used in conjunction with healthy behavioral changes for best results.

Alternative Options for Weight Loss

If you and your doctor don’t feel that Ozempic is the right weight loss aid for you, you might consider other options such as non-surgical body contouring. EMSCULPT® NEO, CoolSculpting® ELITE, and UltraShape are some of the most popular body contouring devices currently available. 

As with Ozempic for weight loss, these body contouring treatments work best when paired with healthy lifestyle habits. However, unlike Ozempic, these treatments do not require that you take any medications or injections and can produce results fairly quickly. Results from these body contouring devices are typically long-lasting, provided you maintain healthy eating and exercise habits. 

Bottom Line

Ozempic is an injectable medication available by prescription that can aid in weight loss efforts when combined with healthy lifestyle adjustments. If you think Ozempic could be right for you, talk to your doctor about the benefits and drawbacks, as well as your unique health and fitness goals to create a customized treatment plan.

Still have questions about how Ozempic works for weight loss, or interested in body contouring weight loss alternatives? Call our Boca Raton & Fort Lauderdale office at 561-246-5375 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with Dr. Halim or another of our experienced medical professionals today.

Men and women choose to undergo plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments for many different reasons. One of the most common issues that drive people to cosmetic procedures is the frustration of looking older than they actually are. No matter how old you are, age-related aesthetic issues can make you feel self-conscious and even embarrassed. The most common of these issues occur on the face and can include wrinkles, fine lines, skin laxity, and volume loss. Another common reason why men and women choose to undergo cosmetic treatments is to enhance their overall beauty, but that sometimes comes with hesitations. Whether it be a fear of looking unnatural and “too full” or overdone, or just not really knowing what treatment to choose to begin with, those hesitations can get the best of you and prevent you from getting the results that you’ve desired.

While there are many different options available, one of the most effective cosmetic treatments to address age-related aesthetic concerns and achieve natural-looking results on the face is dermal fillers. Below, we will explore some of the most trusted names in injectable fillers and discuss how you can achieve the youthful and rejuvenated appearance that you desire for the new year!

What Can Dermal Fillers Achieve?

TFillers are generally chosen to correct age-related skin concerns on the face. They are also used to enhance your facial aesthetic by volumizing sunken undereyes or cheeks or plumping thin lips that may keep you from looking your best. Dermal fillers are injectable treatments that are comprised of different kinds of chemicals with the most common being hyaluronic acid (HA). While HA is not the only solution used in injectable fillers, HA works to smooth the skin and restore volume in areas of the face that have become sunken or hollowed out with age. HA works by attracting and retaining moisture in the skin. So, those frustrating skin creases can be filled in with your own skin’s moisture. It is important to understand that cosmetic treatments, like dermal fillers, are not permanent. However, dermal fillers can offer results comparable to that of surgical procedures like facelift surgery, neck lift surgery, and brow lift surgery.

Which Dermal Filler Do I Need?

There are many different dermal filler options available to you. This is because each dermal filler is used to target and help correct specific cosmetic issues on the face. While you may understand which areas of the face you want to have revitalized, the simple truth is that you need to schedule a consultation with one of our top-tier aesthetic and medical specialists at Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center to truly understand how these fillers can best help you achieve the appearance you desire. At your dermal filler consultation at Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, one of our knowledgeable and professional skin care experts will evaluate your skin’s condition and discuss your aesthetic goals so that you can both look and feel your very best.

As mentioned above, each dermal filler actively offers specific corrections to the face. This means that you may need a combination of different fillers to achieve your optimal results

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What’s the Best Filler?

Because there are multiple injectable filler options that are each equally effective, there is no single best filler available. Instead, it may be smarter to think of it as “What is the best filler(s) for me?” At Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, we are proud to offer the following injectable treatments:

The JUVÉDERM® Collection of Fillers

The JUVÉDERM® line is one of the most well-known names in injectable fillers. One of the reasons for this is there are numerous different fillers within the line. Here is a brief breakdown of the JUVÉDERM® fillers we offer:
 

• JUVÉDERM® Ultra: Treats wrinkles and lines around the nose and mouth
  
• JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus: Increases volume in the lips
  
• JUVÉDERM® VOLLURE™: Treats volume loss around the nose and mouth
• JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA™: Increases volume in the cheeks
• JUVÉDERM® VOLBELLA™: Restores lip volume

Restylane®

Along with JUVÉDERM®, Restylane® is one of the most trusted names in dermal fillers and offers patients of all ages stunning results that they can both see and feel. Here are the options available:

• Restylane® Lyft™: Includes lidocaine and also corrects lost volume in the back of the hands, cheeks, and other age-related midface contour deficiencies
• Restylane® Refyne™: Treats mild-to-moderate lines around the mouth (nasolabial folds and marionette lines)
• Restylane® Silk: Enhances the shape and volume of the lips
• Restylane® Defyne™: Smooths out moderate-to-severe lines around the mouth (nasolabial folds and marionette lines)

BELOTERO BALANCE®

This hyaluronic acid filler is used to soften and smooth the skin around the nose and mouth. Cosmetic concerns such as smile lines, nasolabial folds, and smoker lines can be treated with BELOTERO BALANCE®, along with improving volume in the injected areas.

RADIESSE®

Unlike HA fillers, RADIESSE® offers improvements to the skin around the nose and mouth using calcium-based hydroxylapatite (CzHA) microspheres within a water-based gel. While HA fillers merely retain moisture to correct facial blemishes, RADIESSE® actually addresses these concerns at their root by stimulating the production of collagen in the skin. Not only do the results from RADIESSE® tend to last longer than those from other injectable treatments, but you will be able to achieve natural-looking results that you can feel proud of.

Sculptra® Aesthetic

Similar to RADIESSE®, Sculptra® Aesthetic does not use HA as its active ingredient. Instead, it uses poly-L-lactic acid to treat concerns on the face and body. On the face, Sculptra® Aesthetic can address facial fat loss as well as skin creases by stimulating collagen production. Additionally, Sculptra® Aesthetic can be used as an alternative to a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), adding volume to your backside.
 

What Are You Waiting for?

Many men and women can find themselves hesitant to undergo any kind of plastic surgery or cosmetic treatment. This is understandable, since you are actively changing aspects of your appearance. And while you may ask “Is filler good for your face?” the simple reality is that dermal fillers offer a safe and effective transformation to your skin, and you are simply enhancing your natural beauty.

 

FAQs

Some common questions before undergoing injectable filler treatments include:

What happens if I don’t like my results?

The great news about fillers is that the ones made up of hyaluronic acid can be reversed. We inject a solution the same way we would as if you were getting the filler to plump the area, but instead, this solution will actually dissolve the filler used, resulting in your pre-filler look.
 

Are there any medical conditions that may prevent me from getting fillers?

It is always best to consult with a professional, but in general, candidates who have diabetes, autoimmune disease, or blood-clotting issues should refrain from undergoing any type of injectable treatment unless they have been cleared by their doctor.

How do I know that my injector is good enough?

At Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, we are made up of board-certified plastic surgeons, dermatologists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. These professionals are also Allergan and Galderma trainers. You will always be treated by top-tier aesthetic and medical specialists when coming into our medical spa for any type of service received.

Now that we find ourselves coming up on a new year, there’s no time like the present to start looking and feeling the way you want and deserve. Schedule your consultation now so that you can find yourself looking at your reflection and smiling at what you see.

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It’s a new year, so why not start it with a new you?!
 

For more information about fillers at Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, please call our office at561-234-4026 or fill out our online contact form.
 

For many people, the idea of achieving the same results from an intense workout while lying down and not lifting a weight may sound too good to be true. However, EMSCULPT® and EMSCULPT NEO® do just that. These revolutionary treatments not only build muscle, but they reduce fat, and the best part is that the results can be long lasting and even permanent. Unlike many other body-contouring procedures, EMSCULPT® and EMSCULPT NEO® do not require any invasive procedure but instead, use science to help patients achieve the body physique and tone that they desire. With all that being said, however, it can be hard to truly understand how EMSCULPT® and EMSCULPT NEO® actually work. Below, we will help answer those questions to allow you the chance to better understand how these treatments can help you achieve the body of your dreams.
 

What Is EMSCULPT®?

EMSCULPT® is the first and only cosmetic treatment that can build muscle while reducing fat in your body. This treatment uses HIFEM™ (High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic) energy to create rapid contractions in targeted muscles. It is estimated that a 30-minute EMSCULPT® session can cause up to 20,000 muscle contractions. This is the same as doing 20,000 curls or crunches or leg lifts within 30 minutes. The only difference is that you can lay back and relax while your muscles go to work. Not only do your muscles become bigger and stronger from this treatment, but fat within the targeted area is burned off. And what makes this process of fat reduction even better is that the fat is destroyed through lipolysis, which is the natural means by which exercise eliminates fat from the body. And to make things even better, once this fat is destroyed, it is permanently gone from your body.

EMSCULPT® is a painless and effective treatment that does not require any anesthesia or topical ointment. For this procedure, you will lay back on a table while the EMSCULPT® applicator is applied to the target area of your body. The HIFEM™ energy will be directed to the muscles, and after the treatment session is complete, you will be able to return to your normal, daily activities without any need for downtime or recovery.

What Is EMSCULPT NEO®?

EMSCULPT NEO® is the next step in the evolution of body-contouring treatments. Not only does EMSCULPT NEO® require a shorter session time, but it can create tighter and more youthful skin. This skin tightening is the result of the RF energy, which heats the subcutaneous tissue to stimulate collagen and elastin production. These proteins work together to strengthen and tighten the skin, resulting in toned muscles and toned skin.

What Is the Difference Between EMSCULPT® and EMSCULPT NEO®?

EMSCULPT NEO® is the next step in the evolution of body-contouring treatments. Not only does EMSCULPT NEO® require a shorter session time, but it can create tighter and more youthful skin. This skin tightening is the result of the RF energy, which heats the subcutaneous tissue to stimulate collagen and elastin production. These proteins work together to strengthen and tighten the skin, resulting in toned muscles and toned skin.
 

How Many Treatments Do I Need To Achieve Optimal Results?

Though you will be able to notice slight improvements to your body contours, to achieve ideal results, it is recommended that patients receive six 30-minute sessions spaced two to three days apart over the course of three weeks. Two additional sessions should be scheduled six to eight weeks later. Your specific treatment plan will be discussed with you during your consultation with one of our EMSCULPT® professionals.
 

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How to Maintain Your Results?

One of the most common misconceptions for many patients after their body-contouring procedures is that they will not need any kind of maintenance to keep their stunning results. Just like world-class athletes who train for years and years, once they stop exercising, their bodies will readjust and lose the tone, muscle, and physique that they have built. So, it is important to understand that you need to actively maintain your results with a healthy lifestyle.

Exercise

EMSCULPT® and EMSCULPT NEO® may be able to tone and build your muscle in as little as one treatment, but you will need to continue an active lifestyle so as to maintain your new and toned physique. Lifting weights, yoga, and cardiovascular workouts should be performed regularly to keep your muscles toned and your body healthy.

Diet

Since you were young, you have been told about the benefits of eating a healthy diet, and this is especially true after your EMSCULPT® or EMSCULPT NEO® treatments. Staying hydrated with plenty of water and watching the foods you eat can help you maintain your stunning results for as long as you desire. It is important that you eat plenty of protein and fiber while limiting the amount of processed foods and empty carbs that you consume.

What Can I Expect?

Once you have completed all of your scheduled EMSCULPT® or EMSCULPT NEO® treatments, you can look forward to a more toned, fit, and contoured physique. While many people find themselves feeling self-conscious about their bodies, after your EMSCULPT® sessions, you can find yourself feeling comfortable and confident in the way you look. For many patients who have undergone these treatments, they find themselves being able to participate in the activities they love and wearing the clothing they’ve always wanted to wear but never had the physique to pull off.

EMSCULPT® and EMSCULPT NEO® truly offer life-changing results. If you are frustrated with your appearance and want to achieve the body of your dreams, why wait to make that a reality?

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BOTOX® is well known for its ability to temporarily smooth away fine lines and wrinkles, particularly around the eyes, brows, and forehead. However, this popular anti-aging treatment can also double as a preventative, or “prejuvenation,” wrinkle treatment. 

Learn more about how BOTOX works to both erase and prevent lines and wrinkles, as well as when to start preventative BOTOX treatments in order to maximize your results.

How Does Preventative BOTOX Work?

To better understand how BOTOX works to prevent wrinkles, it is important to first understand how BOTOX works in general to smooth away fine lines and wrinkles. BOTOX and other brands of botulinum toxin injections work by temporarily relaxing the facial muscles that cause dynamic wrinkles to form. When these muscles are relaxed, the wrinkles do not prominently show up on your skin. 

Dynamic wrinkles are those that are temporarily visible when you make facial expressions, such as “laugh lines” or crow’s feet. However, as we age and our skin produces less collagen, these dynamic wrinkles can become static, or permanent, wrinkles that remain on our faces even when we are not making any facial expressions. 

This is where preventative BOTOX can help. By reducing facial muscle contractions and thereby reducing dynamic wrinkles, BOTOX can help to prevent static wrinkles from forming in the first place. 

A frequently cited study followed a set of identical twins over 13 years. One twin received regular BOTOX treatments — two to three injections per year — during the entire 13-year period. The other twin only received a total of two BOTOX injections over the same period of time. 

At the end of the 13-year period, the twin who received regular BOTOX injections had no noticeable forehead or glabellar lines and had only minimal crow’s feet. The twin who did not receive regular injections did have noticeable forehead and glabellar lines, as well as more pronounced crow’s feet than her regularly-treated twin.

What Are the Benefits of BOTOX to Prevent Wrinkles?

As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and the same concept is true of preventative BOTOX. It is always easier to prevent or delay signs of aging such as lines and wrinkles than it is to treat deep creases after they have formed. 

Getting regular preventative BOTOX treatments also has the benefit of smoothing away any existing lines or wrinkles you may have, so its benefits are twofold: both as a treatment for existing wrinkles and a preventative to delay future skin aging. Thus, this can be a cost-effective approach to achieving and maintaining healthy, youthful-looking skin for years to come.

Additionally, BOTOX for prejuvenation purposes typically requires less product with each treatment than traditional BOTOX treatments, so side effects such as bruising and swelling are generally less pronounced with preventative or “baby BOTOX” than with traditional BOTOX treatments used to correct existing wrinkles. Results may also last longer when receiving regular BOTOX treatments.

What’s the Best Age to Start Preventative BOTOX?

As demonstrated by the twin study cited above, starting regular BOTOX treatments earlier in life can have a compounding preventative effect on skin aging. Thus, the best time to begin BOTOX treatments in order to prevent lines and wrinkles is as soon as you begin to notice these signs of aging on your skin. For many people, this occurs in their mid-20s to early-30s. 

BOTOX is approved for use in people ages 18 and older, but if you do not see any signs of wrinkles yet, it may be too soon to begin preventative BOTOX treatments. 

On the other hand, even if you did not start BOTOX treatments as soon as you first noticed signs of wrinkles, you can still benefit from beginning regular BOTOX treatments now. While injectables treatments like BOTOX cannot address significant skin laxity, they can improve the appearance of deeper lines and creases, particularly on the forehead, between the brows, and near the eyes.

Can BOTOX Be Paired with Other Skin Treatments?

Yes! BOTOX can often be paired with other skin treatments to achieve even more comprehensive results or to address multiple skin concerns. Some of the most popular skin treatments to pair with BOTOX include:

• Dermal fillers. Injectable fillers and BOTOX are perhaps the most common anti-aging treatment combination. While similar in some aspects, fillers and BOTOX injections have a few key differences that allow them to work synergistically to achieve beautiful, natural-looking results. For example, BOTOX is most commonly used to smooth away lines and wrinkles in the forehead area, between the brows, and near the eyes. Fillers, on the other hand, are typically used to reduce wrinkles near the nose and mouth. Fillers can also add volume to the cheeks and lips. 

• Laser skin treatments. Laser treatments are another popular option to combine with BOTOX. Lasers can address a wide range of skin concerns, including uneven skin tone and texture, acne scars, redness, enlarged pores, and fine lines and wrinkles. When combining laser treatments with BOTOX, your provider may recommend scheduling two separate appointments spaced a few weeks apart, depending on which treatment you have first. Always work with a reputable provider to ensure you schedule each treatment appropriately for optimal results and minimal side effects.

• Peels and facials. Chemical peels and facials like HydraFacial™ make excellent complements to BOTOX, as they can help to improve the overall tone, texture, and brightness of your skin while BOTOX combats lines and wrinkles. In many cases, these treatments can be performed at the same time. 

In Summary

Starting preventative BOTOX sooner than later can be an effective way to delay the skin aging process and maintain a smooth, youthful-looking complexion no matter your age. Whether getting BOTOX on its own or pairing it with another skin treatment, always work with a qualified and experienced provider to create a customized treatment plan that fits your skin’s unique needs. 

Take the First Step with Botox Injections in Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale If you’re ready to take the first step toward preventing future wrinkles and achieving a smoother, more youthful appearance, Botox injections in Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale at Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center are a proven solution. Our skilled team provides personalized treatments to help you maintain your natural beauty while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Call our Boca Raton & Fort Lauderdale office at 561-462-0489 or contact us online to set up your consultation and get started on your rejuvenation journey today.

Regardless of age, one of the most common cosmetic issues that men and women struggle with is the presence of dull skin on the face. This can be caused by numerous factors, including the presence of dirt, grime, and dead cells on the surface of the skin. It is easy to feel self-conscious about your facial appearance if you suffer from worn out skin, which often makes you look older and more worn down than you actually are. While you can try to cover up some of these facial skin impurities with makeup, clothing, and/or accessories, you are only covering up the issue. And, in fact, using makeup actually works against you when you achieve the skin quality that you desire. So, if hiding these issues away is not the best option for you, then what is? Well, the answer is simple: treat these facial issues directly so that you can actively fix them.

There are numerous cosmetic skin treatments available on the market. And though many of them are successful in giving patients softer and smoother skin, one of the most trusted and effective non-surgical skin rejuvenating treatments is a facial. At Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, we do not simply offer a standard facial. Rather, we offer the HydraFacial® to help you renew your facial skin so that you can achieve an even more youthful appearance than a traditional facial treatment offers.

What Is a Facial, and How Is It Performed?

The central purpose of a facial is to gently exfoliate (scrub away) the top layer of the skin–this is the layer of skin that often appears dull and lifeless. Essentially, a facial removes impurities from your skin while restoring moisture to protect your skin over time.

At your facial consultation, your skin care specialist will create a customizable plan for your facial treatment. During the actual procedure, your skin specialist will use the HydraFacial® handheld device to rejuvenate your skin. This treatment is comprised of three different steps. The first step is the exfoliation of the top layer of skin. After the top layer is gently removed, a new and fresh layer of skin is revealed. For the second step in the HydraFacial® treatment, the handheld device will clean the skin’s pores of any remaining dirt and debris; this is achieved with the use of a suction technique. Finally, for the third step, antioxidants and peptides will be applied to the skin to offer lasting protection for the new and healthy skin.

Not only can you expect softer and smoother skin on your face after your procedure, but your facial treatment will be pain-free. In fact, many patients have even reported feeling a reduction in stress and a calmer mindset during and after their facial.

What Does a Facial Treat?

Facials treat a wide variety of skin issues on the face. While the most common issue is the presence of old and dead skin, facials also clean the skin of everything from dirt to grime to environmental factors. Facials have also been known to help treat acne and other skin blemishes that often cause men and women embarrassment.

What Are the Benefits?

Men and women have facials for a multitude of reasons; however, the benefits they receive all help to increase patients’ sense of comfort and confidence in the way they look. There are numerous physical benefits that patients achieve after their facials, including:

• Rejuvenated skin
  
• A more youthful facial appearance
  
• Clean skin to help patients look healthier
• Renewed skin cells
• Better blood circulation and flow
• Minimized puffiness in the face
• Increased collagen production

What Are Some Side Effects of a Facial Treatment?

Every cosmetic procedure carries some side effects, and the good news is that the side effects caused by facials are minimal. In fact, there is no downtime associated with this procedure. However, after your facial treatment, you can expect to have some swelling and redness on your face for a few hours. Some patients have reported feeling some discomfort in the skin, though this dissipates after the first day or two. Before you know it, you will be able to look at your reflection in the mirror and smile at the beautiful and smooth face looking back at you.

How Long Will Results Last?

It is important to understand that our skin functions in a cycle. This means that skin eventually dies off, while new skin grows in its place. However, one of the most frustrating aspects of skin care is that this old and dead skin tends to remain on the surface. Your facial treatment is simply a way of clearing away this unwanted and dull skin. The unfortunate reality, though, is that the new skin uncovered by your facial will eventually become old, and the cycle will continue on and on. That is why we recommend that patients undergo routine facial treatments. Although every patient and their skin is different, most men and women require maintenance facials every four to six weeks to continue looking their best. If you maintain scheduled facials, then you can expect continued success.

In addition to maintenance treatments, it is important that you establish a good skin care routine. This should include washing your face every night, minimizing direct sun exposure, including tanning beds, and wearing sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher when you are out in the sun. Another way to help prolong your results is to stay hydrated. Make sure that you are drinking plenty of water and eating nutrient-rich foods.

For more information about facials at Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, please call our office at 561-234-4026 or fill out our online contact form.

Everyone deserves a makeover, so why not get it at a discounted rate?! Come celebrate Makeover Monday with us at Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center and get the best savings of the year. Buy online and book later and get up to 30 percent off of your favorite treatments like lasers, injectables, and body sculpting.

This event is one day only and will take place on Monday, November 14th.

Save on Our Most Popular Treatments

Makeover Monday at Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center is proud to offer special savings on lasers, injectables, and body-sculpting treatments that are sure to enhance your appearance. Whether you’re a repeat customer, a seasoned veteran, or a newbie to all things cosmetic enhancements, we’ve got what you want, and now is the time to get in on the action. Try something new, stick with the old, or mix it up a bit and enjoy a new you this fall.

Spice up your holiday parties with a beautifully smooth face and a contoured body in a cute holiday outfit, or tighten up that sagging skin for the new year. For Makeover Monday, everything will be on sale, but here are a few of our most popular treatments available to you.

Lasers

MOXI

MOXI™ uses non-ablative laser energy to revitalize the skin. This treatment improves pigmentation, sun damage, uneven skin tone and texture, and other signs of aging. The MOXI™ laser is suitable for all skin types and tones, and there is virtually no recovery or downtime associated with it, so you can have this treatment any time of the year. Feel confident and comfortable in your own skin with the MOXI™ laser.

BBL™ Hero

BBL™ Hero is one of the most efficient BroadBand Laser (BBL) treatments available. This laser reduces the appearance of age spots, redness, wrinkles and fine lines, and sun damage. BBL Hero is faster and more comfortable than other laser treatments.

Sofwave™

Sofwave™ is a laser that stimulates collagen growth in the eyebrow, chin, and neck regions of the face, creating a lifted and more youthful appearance.

Halo™

Halo™ lessens the appearance of sun damage, deep wrinkles and lines, and other skin blemishes in the skin. It can also help to reduce the appearance of scars and noticeable, sometimes unsightly veins.

Injectables and Fillers

BOTOX® Cosmetic

Although we offer other neuromodulators, BOTOX® Cosmetic is one of the most trusted and popular cosmetic enhancement treatments. BOTOX® Cosmetic is an FDA-approved injectable treatment that contains botulinum toxin-A. When injected into the treatment area, the muscles are temporarily paralyzed, creating the look of a smooth, youthful, and natural facial appearance. BOTOX® Cosmetic is great for lines on the forehead, between the brows, and around the eyes (crow’s feet).

Dermal Fillers

If you’ve been experiencing sagging skin or volume loss in your face, then dermal fillers may be the option for you. Our aesthetic experts use minimally invasive hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers to give the appearance of a liquid facelift. Whether you need to fill in deep creases, restore volume to your cheeks, or plump thinning lips, our dermal fillers can enhance your facial appearance so you look more youthful and refreshed.

Body Sculpting

CoolSculpting® Elite

CoolSculpting® Elite is cleared by the FDA to reduce diet-and-exercise resistant fat in nine different areas of the body, including the upper arms, abdomen, flanks, back, love handles, inner thighs, outer things, banana roll (underneath the buttocks), knees, under the chin, and under the jawline. CoolSculpting® Elite is a revolutionary, non-surgical fat reduction treatment that freezes fat cells without affecting the surrounding skin or tissue. It destroys the ability to store fat in the treated area, giving you a much slimmer and sculpted body shape.

VelaShape®

VelaShape® is an FDA-approved, non-invasive body contouring treatment that uses a combination of infrared light and radiofrequency (RF) to safely guide heat through the treatment area to improve the body’s shape and decrease the appearance of cellulite. The most popular treatment areas for VelaShape® include the abdomen, knees, thighs, and arms, and it is safe for all skin types and colors.

Don’t Miss Out!

All of our services are on sale during our Makeover Monday event, so you won’t want to miss out on this amazing opportunity. Buy your services the day of the event and book later so that you can schedule a consultation to get the best care and treatment plan just for you. We are excited to provide you with the biggest and most beautiful sale of the year and can’t wait to see you! All services must be completed by December 31, 2022. Packages must be started by December 31, 2022. Services cannot be split up between patients. Packages cannot be shared.

For more information about Makeover Monday at Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, please call our office at 561-234-4026 or fill out our online contact form.

With summer vacation season behind us, November is an excellent time of year to start thinking about scheduling any laser skin treatments you might have your eye on. Laser treatments can address a wide range of skin problems, including dark spots, uneven skin tone, acne scars, redness, signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, and loose skin, and more. While getting laser treatments, you’ll see the best results if you’re able to avoid sun exposure in between sessions, making this time of year ideal for laser and light treatments. 

The first step toward choosing the best laser treatment for you is to find a highly qualified and experienced provider. A board member for Sciton, Dr. Pozner of Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, for example, is an industry leader, training physicians around the country on lasers. As a result, Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center has access to the most up-to-date lasers and techniques in the Southeast region. 

The next step is to work with your provider to determine which type of laser or light treatment is the best fit for your specific needs and skincare goals. Here, we outline some of the most popular laser treatments, how they work, and what they typically treat.

How Do Laser Skin Treatments Work?

Various laser and light treatments work slightly differently, depending on the type of laser or light energy they use. Generally speaking, however, there are two main types of laser skin rejuvenation: ablative and non-ablative. 

Ablative lasers work by gently removing the outermost layer of skin in order to not only treat existing skin blemishes but to also stimulate the natural healing process, thus promoting collagen. In contrast, non-ablative lasers work by heating the underlying layers of skin to promote collagen growth without removing the surface layer. 

There are unique benefits to each type of laser treatment and the best choice for you will depend on your specific needs.

What Are the Most Popular Laser Treatments?

There are many types and brands of laser treatments available, which can make doing your own research feel a little overwhelming. We’re here to help by explaining in more detail five of the most popular types of laser and light treatments.

1. Broadband Light (BBL) Photofacials 

Broadband light, or BBL, photofacials are a type of intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment that work by emitting pulses of light at various wavelengths to address specific skin concerns. The light energy gently heats the targeted layers of skin, which stimulates your skin’s natural cell renewal and rejuvenation process.

Cutting-edge BBL treatments such as BBL® Hero™ by Sciton are best known for their ability to treat redness, acne scars, uneven skin tone, vascular lesions, visible veins, and other pigmentation concerns. However, BBL treatments such as Forever Young BBL™ can also effectively improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

2. Fractional Laser Treatments

Fractional lasers can be ablative, non-ablative, or a hybrid of both, as is the case with Halo™ by Sciton. Halo is the first treatment of its kind that uses a hybrid fractional laser to deliver both ablative and non-ablative wavelengths to the same treatment area simultaneously. Thus, Halo laser resurfacing offers the benefits of a traditional ablative fractional laser, but with a faster healing time, less downtime, and fewer treatment sessions. 

Halo can be used to treat fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, uneven skin texture, skin discoloration, and sun damage.

3. Erbium Laser Resurfacing

Erbium lasers such as NanoLaserPeel® offer a gentler laser resurfacing experience than with some other types of ablative lasers, removing the top layer of skin without creating wounds within the skin. The result is a highly effective treatment with little to no recovery time afterwards.

Often referred to as a “weekend peel,” NanoLaserPeel effortlessly brightens and smooths skin while improving minor blemishes such as fine lines, acne scars, or other signs of skin damage.

4. Non-Ablative Laser Treatments

The beauty of non-ablative laser treatments is that they do not wound skin cells and are therefore gentle on the skin and require little to no downtime. Some non-ablative lasers like MOXI™ are gentle enough to be safe and effective on all skin tones and types, even those with sensitive skin.

Perhaps best known for its preventative or prejuvenation capabilities, MOXI™ is a cutting-edge non-ablative laser treatment that can not only improve existing skin imperfections now but can also help to prevent signs of aging in the future. 

Generally speaking, non-ablative laser treatments tend to pair well with other skin treatments such as BBL photofacials for even more comprehensive results.

5. Laser Hair and Tattoo Removal

Laser hair removal and laser tattoo removal remain two of the most popular types of laser treatments year after year. Although these treatments are aimed at removing either unwanted hair or tattoos, LHR and laser tattoo removal work in a similar way to other types of laser skin treatments — by targeting the pigment in your hair follicle or tattoo. 

Laser hair removal typically requires four to six treatments spaced several weeks apart in order to achieve maximum results. Similarly, laser tattoo removal often requires at least four treatments to effectively remove an unwanted tattoo, though the exact number of treatments you will need depend on factors like the size, saturation, and location of your tattoo.

How to Choose the Best Laser Treatment for You

Understanding how various laser and light treatments work and what they can treat is a great first step to deciding which could be right for you. However, working with a reputable Boca Raton & Fort Lauderdale laser provider is the best way to choose and plan the most appropriate laser treatments for your specific skin type, needs, and goals. 

For more information about laser skin treatments or to schedule a consultation with one of our expert laser professionals, please call our Boca Raton & Fort Lauderdale office at 561-886-0970 or contact us online today! Alternatively, you can use our online appointment request form to set up your consultation with just a few clicks.

The unfortunate reality is that many men and women who undergo body contouring procedures allow their previous lifestyle choices to continue to rule their world. When this happens, the transformative results that they achieved simply disappear and bring them right back to where they started. Maybe you have undergone a body contouring procedure recently (or a while ago); either way, you want to make sure that you keep those results as long as you possibly can. The good news is that maintaining your results is not difficult; however, the harder part of this is keeping your motivation and adapting to a new lifestyle: one that is healthy.

As we make our way through fall and toward the winter months, many people (whether they have undergone body sculpting procedures or not) look at these months as a time to let their bodies go. It should go without saying that this is not a very smart idea. While you can hide some of that extra fluff under sweatshirts and “winter clothing,” the reality is that the added weight (not to mention the unwanted curves and bulges) is still there, causing you to have to work even harder to achieve the toned and contoured appearance that you desire. Instead of letting your body go just to bring it back into shape (if you are even able to do so), why not just maintain your stunning body sculpting results? Well, the truth is that you absolutely can. By maintaining adequate levels of hydration along with a healthy diet and regular exercise, you can enjoy your results for years and years to come.

At Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, we are proud to offer both XEOMIN® and BOTOX® Cosmetic for wrinkle reduction of dynamic wrinkles. Both of these injectable treatments are comprised of botulinum toxin-A, which is naturally found in your body. However, it is important to examine each of these treatments to better understand how they help you with your cosmetic goals.

What Is Body Sculpting?

Body sculpting allows you to be able to have the body of your dreams. Whether it’s to remove excess fat, eliminate cellulite, or just tone up, Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center has plenty of body sculpting treatment options to choose from to help make your dream physique a reality. We offer:

• CoolSculpting® Elite: Stubborn, unwanted fat cells are frozen with little to no discomfort or downtime. It can treat nine different areas of the body.
  
• EMSCULPT NEO®: Tone your abdomen, thighs, and buttocks, while eliminating fat and building muscle at the same time.
• UltraShape®: This non-invasive treatment removes belly fat with the use of ultrasonic energy.
  
• VelaShape®: This procedure addresses fat and cellulite in the abdomen, thighs, and upper arms.
  
• Accent Prime™: Eliminate excess fatty tissue and tighten the skin on your thighs and knees.
  

The Best 3 Ways to Maintain Your Results

Your body contouring procedure is only the first step on the road to your better body. And while undergoing your chosen treatment is something to be excited and proud about, it is the next step that is the longest and often toughest since this second step relies on you to keep working on keeping your new, updated body aesthetic.

Having the motivation to maintain your results is crucial to your body sculpting journey. You can want something, but doing it is a whole other thing. Get your mind in the right spot with meditation, a podcast, music, whatever it may be, and commit to yourself and the goals that you have set in order to stay on track. Exercising, a proper diet, and hydration are all essential to a lifetime of continued results that you can feel proud of achieving (and maintaining). Below, you will find some help to get you started or to keep you pushing through if you’ve found yourself in a rut!

Exercise

Since we were young, we’ve heard about the importance of keeping active. Whether you do this at the gym, in your living room with workout videos, or simply by walking, jogging, or hiking, regular exercise is one of the very best ways to not only maintain your new body contours but also remain healthy and happy in life.

High cardio and low-impact activities and exercises, like biking, swimming, and walking, are excellent when it comes to maintaining your trimmed appearance. They help to increase your heart rate and get you sweating without putting any unneeded stress on your body. And one of the best parts of a cardio workout is that you can find some peace of mind while you’re working your body.

With the exception of EMSCULPT NEO®, the body contouring procedures that we offer at Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center only help rid you of fat in various areas of your body as well as tighten your skin. That is not to make light of the fantastic results you can achieve from these treatments. However, if you want to add defined muscle to your trimmer and more contoured areas of your body, then weightlifting is the best choice for you. Along those same lines, exercises like pushups, crunches, and bicycle kicks can help you tone your body even more which builds muscles.

You can think of it this way: while your body contouring procedure gives you a great starting point, various exercises and activities help you develop those areas of your body so that you can look healthy, fit, and firm.

Do I Need to Recover After My Injectable Treatment?

There is no downtime associated with neuromodulator injections; however, you may experience some redness, swelling, and bruising at the injection sites. These symptoms typically dissipate within about one week. It is important to note that you should refrain from strenuous activity (which includes exercise and lifting anything heavy) for 24 hours after your injection session.

Both HydraFacial® and microdermabrasion can brighten a dull complexion and uneven skin texture. Determining which is better for your skin and your needs is something that you and our skin care experts can do together.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

These treatments vary in necessity depending on your skin’s needs. One thing to keep in mind is that your skin works on a cyclical basis, which means that new skin begins to lose its luster and health (becoming old and dried out) after about one month. This is why it is a smart idea to undergo multiple HydraFacial® or microdermabrasion sessions so that you can continue increasing your collagen and elastin production, which results in soft, supple skin.

Why Should I Trust Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center With My Injectable Treatment?

At Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, we pride ourselves on our dedication to helping you achieve the results you desire. It’s important to know that we are with you every step of the way, from the consultation to the decision process to your treatment to after. Our staff is trained and knowledgeable in injectable treatments (as well as other cosmetic procedures) with an extensive and successful track record. You can trust that you will receive the best treatment and support to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

Diet

In addition to keeping yourself active, adhering to a healthy diet can help you maintain your results after undergoing a body contouring procedure. While there are numerous diets out there, keeping things simple when it comes to what you put in your body is often the best bet.

A diet that includes lean protein (chicken, peanut butter, and fish, among many other foods), healthy fats (avocado, olive oil and peanut oils, seeds), vegetables, nuts, and whole grains can help you stay healthy, inside and out. Not only will you look better by sticking to a healthy and established diet, but you can easily find yourself feeling better (more awake and aware) than you have in a long time.

While it’s easy to talk about the foods that you want to eat, it can often be easier (and even more important) to discuss the foods that you should avoid. Saturated fat, processed foods, and foods that are high in salt and sugar content can all take a serious toll on your physique. Many men and women unfortunately completely erase their transformed appearance after their body contouring procedure because they go right back to eating fast food and drinking sugary drinks.

Hydration

We’ve all heard about the importance of drinking water, so stick to it! Hydrating regulates your body temperature, keeps your joints lubricated, prevents infections, delivers nutrients to cells, and keeps your organs functioning properly. Being well-hydrated also improves sleep quality, cognition, and mood, which can almost guarantee a better quality of life.

All of these things combined with the right mindset will make you unstoppable! Show off your physique and be proud and confident for years!

For more information about body sculpting treatments at Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, please call our office at 561-234-4026 or fill out our online contact form.

One of the most frustrating facial imperfections is the appearance of wrinkles. While wrinkles all look the same (fine lines that distract from the natural beauty of our facial skin), the truth is that not all wrinkles are the same. While static wrinkles are those lines in the skin that show as a result of age, dynamic wrinkles are those skin creases that result from continuous muscle contractions. Whether you are squinting, frowning, smiling, or any other common facial expression, you can develop these dynamic wrinkles at any age. Many men and women who struggle with dynamic wrinkles feel self-conscious and embarrassed by them. If you have dynamic wrinkles on the face, you can try to cover them up with glasses, makeup, or other accessories…OR you can get rid of those pesky wrinkles on your face in as little as a 15 minute appointment with your cosmetic dermatology injector.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is one of the most trusted and effective cosmetic treatments available to men and women of all ages. In fact, BOTOX® Cosmetic is the most popular cosmetic procedure in America! And that is because the results that can be achieved with BOTOX® Cosmetic injections are transformational. Men and women are able to rejuvenate their facial appearances with this treatment.

If you are frustrated with those lines on your face, then look no further than BOTOX® Cosmetic to help you look and feel your absolute best! And what better time to begin your journey toward beautiful, smooth skin than on BOTOX® Cosmetic Day?!
 

What Is BOTOX® Cosmetic Day?

Make sure to mark your calendars for November 16, 2022! On November 16, Allergan is celebrating National BOTOX® Cosmetic Day. On this day, you can look forward to deals and other promotions for the treatment that has revolutionized the cosmetic world for over 20 years!
 
This year, make sure that you (like so many other men and women) take part in this special day so that you can celebrate BOTOX® Cosmetic by achieving the facial appearance that you have been wanting so desperately to have!

How Can I Become a Member?

In order to participate in BOTOX® Cosmetic Day, you will need to be an Allē Member. Allē gives you points on over 50 products and treatments at participating dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and med spas. As an Allē Member, you can save on your favorite in-office products and treatments. Earn points, enjoy savings, and look and feel beautiful and amazing! Sign up today to get exclusive savings on BOTOX® Cosmetic Day!

How Long Has BOTOX® Cosmetic Been Around?

BOTOX® Cosmetic was approved by the FDA on April 15, 2002, making 2022 the treatment’s 20th birthday! Since the beginning, BOTOX® Cosmetic has been helping millions of men and women achieve softer, smoother, more wrinkle-free skin. And over these last 20 years, BOTOX® Cosmetic has become synonymous with facial rejuvenation that makes you feel as good as you look and look as good as you feel.

How Is BOTOX® Cosmetic Performed?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a simple and easy injection treatment that can be completed in as little as 15 minutes. At your consultation, you will discuss your skin frustrations with your skincare professional, who will also evaluate your condition to create a treatment plan for you. Results generally start to take effect in 10-14 days after your treatment.
 
For your actual treatment, your skincare professional will inject the BOTOX® Cosmetic solution into the troublesome muscle. The main ingredient in the BOTOX® Cosmetic solution is botulinum toxin-A. This solution is a neuromodulator, which means that it temporarily blocks the muscle from sending signals to the brain (essentially paralyzing the muscle). Because of this, the muscle is unable to contract (which means no more wrinkles!).
 
Once the injections are completed, your treatment session is done. And because this treatment does not require any downtime, you will be able to get back to your normal, daily activities without missing a step! You should avoid the gym and working out for your first day, though!

How Can BOTOX® Cosmetic Help Me?

So many people suffer from dynamic wrinkles. Maybe you’re constantly out in the sun, which causes you to squint and struggle with crow’s feet. Or maybe you smile all the time, which causes you to have lines around your eyes and mouth. The reasons that people develop dynamic wrinkles go on and on. But whatever the cause of your wrinkles, you can look forward to having them disappear after your BOTOX® Cosmetic treatment. Smooth skin and improved confidence are just a quick injection away!

How Is BOTOX® Cosmetic Different From Other Injectable Treatments?

So many people mistakenly believe that dermal fillers and BOTOX® Cosmetic are the same things. However, besides both being injectable treatments that can help the aesthetic of your skin, the similarities end there. While BOTOX® Cosmetic helps to smooth the skin by getting rid of wrinkles and fine lines, dermals (like JUVÉDERM®, BELOTERO BALANCE®, Restylane®, and RADIESSE®, among others) work to restore lost volume in areas of the face, such as the cheeks and under the eyes. Additionally, dermal fillers can be used to increase the size and fullness of the lips.
 
Both BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers can help restore youthfulness to the appearance of your face. Because of their effectiveness, many men and women choose to combine these treatments to achieve a more complete facial transformation (though usually they are performed several weeks apart). If you are interested in combining injectable treatments, then make sure to discuss this with your skin specialist at your consultation.
 
Don’t miss out on BOTOX® Cosmetic Day specials! Save the date: November 16, 2022!
 

For more information about BOTOX® Cosmetic at Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, please call our office at 561-234-4026 or fill out our online contact form.

Wrinkles are inevitable. It is likely that you already have some on your face around your eyes or on your forehead, or you may see that they are starting to form. That’s completely normal, and unfortunately, it’s a part of life. Wrinkles and fine lines form on our skin (primarily our faces) for two reasons. The first reason is that the wrinkles are caused by a loss of collagen in the skin, which often occurs in older men and women (as collagen production naturally slows down as we age); these types of wrinkles are called static wrinkles. The second reason that wrinkles form on our skin is from constant contractions of specific muscles, such as squinting or smiling; these types of wrinkles are called dynamic wrinkles, and dynamic wrinkles can occur to men and women of any age.

There are many different wrinkle reduction treatments on the market, and because of this, it can be extremely difficult to tell which procedure is right for you. The truth is that most facial wrinkles are treated in a similar fashion, which means that it can be up to you and your injection specialist to determine which treatment is the best.

At Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, we are proud to offer both XEOMIN® and BOTOX® Cosmetic for wrinkle reduction of dynamic wrinkles. Both of these injectable treatments are comprised of botulinum toxin-A, which is naturally found in your body. However, it is important to examine each of these treatments to better understand how they help you with your cosmetic goals.

What Is XEOMIN®?

XEOMIN® is a neuromodulator that was developed to treat vertical frown lines that develop between the eyebrows. The XEOMIN® neurotoxin formulation (the acting ingredient in the injection) is purer than those found in other neuromodulators and does not contain any additives. The belief with XEOMIN® is that you are only receiving the necessary ingredients and proteins you need. XEOMIN® was FDA approved for use in 2010 and is designed to block the release of chemicals that cause the muscles to contract, thereby preventing repetitive facial expressions from leaving lines and wrinkles on the face. Essentially, the troublesome muscles that cause the dynamic wrinkles are temporarily paralyzed so that they cannot contract, which results in softened frown lines.

What Is BOTOX® Cosmetic?

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a neurotoxin injectable treatment that helps to correct fine lines and wrinkles that appear around the eyes (crow’s feet), between the brows, and on the forehead. For this treatment, the BOTOX® Cosmetic solution is injected into the face to block any signals sent from the muscles to the brain. As with XEOMIN®, this temporary paralysis keeps your muscles from contracting and causing wrinkles in the skin.

Is XEOMIN® Better Than BOTOX® Cosmetic?

While this is a common question that many patients ask, especially when they are deciding which injectable treatment to have performed, the truth is that there is really no good answer to this question. Both XEOMIN® and BOTOX® Cosmetic are great options for reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Luckily, at Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, we offer both injectable treatments and can guide you with our expertise in the right direction after your thorough assessment. During your injectable consultation, our injection specialists will be able to examine and assess your wrinkles, your skin condition, and your health history, which will all be used to determine which neuromodulator would be best suited to you, your wrinkles and lines, and your goals for your facial aesthetic.

How Is an Injectable Treatment Performed?

Many people have the misconception that dermal fillers (such as JUVÉDERM®, Restylane®, and RADIESSE®) and injectable treatments (XEOMIN® and BOTOX® Cosmetic) are the same. However, not only are they different treatments (to correct different issues), but the injection process for each of these treatments is different. Dermal fillers are used to correct volume loss in facial skin, so the injection is made just under the skin. For neuromodulator treatments, the solution is injected directly into the muscle to block signals and stop the muscle from contracting.

Not only are injectable treatments effective, but they are relatively pain-free. And most injectable treatments can be completed in under thirty minutes, which means that you can get back to enjoying your life before you know it. Neither XEOMIN® nor BOTOX® Cosmetic offer permanent results, with each offering results that last approximately three to four months. However, continued maintenance treatments can keep your skin looking and feeling as smooth as you want for as long as you want.

Do I Need to Recover After My Injectable Treatment?

There is no downtime associated with neuromodulator injections; however, you may experience some redness, swelling, and bruising at the injection sites. These symptoms typically dissipate within about one week. It is important to note that you should refrain from strenuous activity (which includes exercise and lifting anything heavy) for 24 hours after your injection session.

Why Should I Trust Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center With My Injectable Treatment?

At Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, we pride ourselves on our dedication to helping you achieve the results you desire. It’s important to know that we are with you every step of the way, from the consultation to the decision process to your treatment to after. Our staff is trained and knowledgeable in injectable treatments (as well as other cosmetic procedures) with an extensive and successful track record. You can trust that you will receive the best treatment and support to help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

For more information about XEOMIN® or BOTOX® Cosmetic at Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center, please call our office at 561-234-4026 or fill out our online contact form.