Chin and Cheek Augmentation San Francisco

Botox®

Botox® is a chemical which relaxes certain muscles which create unwanted frown, wrinkles or crow’s feet. Botox® is most commonly used between the eyebrows, in the forehead and around the eyes. The office visit for Botox® injection usually takes about 15 minutes. When skillfully applied, the results appear completely natural, just rested (the “frozen look” that some patients may have worried about simply does not happen). Botox® results are visible in 24-72 hours and the rested appearance lasts 3-4 months or more. Botox® is also remarkably effective in helping patients who experience very heavy sweating under their arms or on their hands. Botox® relieves this condition for 6-9 months or more.

Fillers

When Injectables, also called “Fillers”, are injected under a wrinkle, they fill it in helping to soften or erase the wrinkle. Many of these filler materials are also very effective in enhancing lip fullness and creating a younger, more attractive look. The most commonly used materials to fill in fine to moderate lines are: Restylane®, Juvéderm®, and in some cases, your own fat. A recently FDA approved material, Sculptra® (formerly called NuFill) has also proven excellent for restoring or enhancing cheek fullness. Depending on the material used, the results last from 6 months to 2 years. I will help you select which one is best for you.

Skin Creams

In addition to moisturizers and sun block, healthy skin will benefit from wrinkle-reducing creams (which include Glycolic Acids, Vitamin C, Retin-A®, Renova®, etc…). I can help you develop a skin care regimen to improve your skin appearance now and delay the effects of aging in the future.

I work closely with leading San Francisco Dermatologists who assist in providing specialized skin care regimens (including laser treatments) for my patients.