BOTOX® Cosmetic, Restylane®, Sculptra™ and More near Stockton and Roseville at Sacramento’s Chrysalis Cosmetics
For Radiesse™, fat transfer, BOTOX® Cosmetic, Sculptra™, Restylane®, in Roseville, Stockton, and surrounding areas, rely on our Sacramento practice, Chrysalis Cosmetics and renowned cosmetic surgeon Dr. Charles Perry. This array of minimally invasive treatments can be administered separately or in combination to erase the appearance of wrinkles, replace diminished facial volume, or add volume to the lips, cheeks, or another area. For more information about how you can rejuvenate your appearance with out surgery, please click on the products and procedures listed below.
BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX ® Cosmetic, a purified form of botulinum toxin, is a popular method of reducing or eliminating frown lines between the eyebrows, crow’s-feet around the eye area, forehead creases, thick bands in the neck, and fine lines that develop with age. BOTOX® injections at our office in Sacramento, near Stockton and Roseville, are safe and convenient, and the wrinkle-reducing results of each treatment last up to four months.
After being approved by the FDA for cosmetic uses in 2002, BOTOX® Cosmetic grew to become the most popular physician-administered cosmetic procedure that year and the following year. BOTOX® Cosmetic continues to provide highly effective way of eliminating wrinkles and restoring smoothness and youth to the face that is both nonsurgical and minimally invasive.
While BOTOX® Cosmetic is best known for its treatment of facial wrinkles, especially frown lines between the brows, it is also approved for treating headaches, managing excessive sweating, and relieving muscle spasms.
In some cases, Restylane® and Sculptra™ can have similar effects as BOTOX® treatments and can be combined with stunning, synergistic effects. Consult with Dr. Perry to learn which injectable is best for you, as well as combination packages of several injectables.
Candidates for BOTOX® Injections
BOTOX ® Cosmetic is approved for people aged 18 to 65. BOTOX® treatments are not recommended for:
- Individuals who are allergic to egg or botulinum toxin
BOTOX ® Cosmetic is packed in an egg (albumin) protein for stability. Speak to Dr. Perry about any suspected allergies.
- Individuals with an active infection or inflammation at the injection site
- Women who are pregnant, might be pregnant, or are breastfeeding
- Individuals suffering from neuromuscular disorders
While these disorders may not preclude you from undergoing BOTOX® treatment, they can increase the risk of side effects and should be brought to Dr. Perry’s attention.
Things to Consider Before Undergoing BOTOX™ Injections
Effects are longer lasting with repeated treatments
We recommend setting up a treatment schedule to maintain your youthful new look.
Discontinuing treatment causes your wrinkles to reappear
Lines and creases will revert to their pre-treatment state without regularly scheduled upkeep
BOTOX® Cosmetic will not radically alter your facial expressions
You will still be able to express surprise and other emotions after BOTOX® treatments.
How is BOTOX® Cosmetic injected?
BOTOX ® injections are completed quickly, taking only about 10 minutes. Dr. Perry will begin by examining your face and the sources of your creases or wrinkles. He will identify the muscles to be treated, cleanse the area, apply a topical or local anesthetic if needed, and then delivers BOTOX® Cosmetic to the treatment area through a micro needle. After treatment, you may want to ice the area, but BOTOX® Cosmetic creates no downtime, and you will be free to return to your usual activities.
Risks of BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX ® injections are so popular in part because they are so safe. However, it helps to be aware of risks before deciding whether to undergo BOTOX® injections.
Localized discomfort
Like any injectable, BOTOX® Cosmetic can cause bruising, bleeding, redness, and tenderness at the injection site. These effects can be managed with medication, ice, etc. For more information, consult with Dr. Perry.
Temporary eyelid drooping
This effect should disappear on its own.
Nausea
Nausea can be managed with medication and should go away on its own.
BOTOX® Treatments at Chrysalis Cosmetics
For BOTOX® treatments administered in a safe environment by an experienced doctor, rely on Chrysalis Cosmetics. To schedule a consultation or learn more about BOTOX® treatments at our practice near the Stockton area, contact Chrysalis Cosmetics today.
Restylane®
Restylane® is a natural, hypoallergenic dermal filler used to correct age-related facial wrinkles, folds, and hollowness, including the deep creases that appear between the nose and mouth. Unlike BOTOX® Cosmetic or Sculptra™, Restylane® injections at our practice near Roseville can also add volume to the lips to compensate for aging or naturally thin lips.
Restylane® is a clear gel that contains hyaluronic acid suspended in water molecules. Hyaluronic acid is the same substance that gives volume to youthful facial tissue. It is simply and safely injected during a short session at Dr. Perry’s office, and requires no downtime.
Once injected, Restylane® maintains its shape by binding to your body’s natural moisture. However, results do not last forever, as Restylane® is gradually absorbed by the body over a period of about six months. Touchups every six months will maintain your new look.
Candidates for Restylane®
Restylane® is ideal for those wishing to improve their facial contours, minimize creases, or augment their lips. As long as you are over 18, are of stable mental and physical health, and have a good understanding regarding the limitations of Restylane®, you are a good candidate for this treatment.
Things to Consider Before Undergoing Restylane® Injections
Restylane® may be combined with BOTOX® Cosmetic
By combining these two products, facial hollowness and diminished lip volume can be addressed at the same time as fine lines.
Results last up to six months
For this reason, we encourage patients to schedule follow-up appointments at the time of the initial treatment.
Restylane® is hypoallergenic
Because Restylane® does not contain animal proteins, the risk of allergic reactions is low, and no skin test is required prior to treatment as with other dermal fillers
How is Restylane® injected?
Restylane® injections at our Roseville-area office are simple and quick. Typically, each session lasts 20 to 30 minutes. Your surgeon may numb the area with a local or topical anesthetic before injecting the Restylane®, which appears as a clear gel. Restylane® yields immediate results, and you will be free to resume your normal activities after treatment.
Risks of Restylane®
Complications related to Restylane® are all related to the injection of the product, rather than the product itself. Risks of Restylane® injections include:
Discomfort
Redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness, and moderate pain may occur after treatment. These effects will disappear within a few days.
Disappointing or unnatural result
Especially when Restylane® is used to augment the lips, the product can yield an unnatural, asymmetrical, or otherwise disappointing result.
Complete Pre- and Post-treatment Instructions for Restylane® Patients
Dr. Perry has prepared this comprehensive list of instructions for you to follow before and after you undergo Restylane® injections at our Sacramento practice near Roseville. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the instructions far in advance of your appointment and print them out to reference after undergoing Restylane® treatments.
Restylane® instructions (printer-friendly)
Restylane® At Chrysalis Cosmetics
To learn more about Restylane®, or to schedule a consultation at our Roseville area practice, please contact us today.
Sculptra™ (Injectable Poly-L-Lactic Acid)
Sculptra™ is a safe, synthetic, biocompatible material containing poly-L-lactic acid. FDA approved for the treatment of facial hollowness and facial wasting associated with HIV, Sculptra™ is a long-lasting product that improves aesthetics by restoring lost volume to the face. Sculptra™ is commonly administered to treat facial indentations, as well as the appearance of hollow eyes and sunken cheeks.
In addition to restoring facial volume to HIV patients, we offer Sculptra™ at our practice near Stockton to treat age-related facial hollowness. Sculptra™ works by stimulating the body to build new collagen, the protein building block of skin and healthy tissue. This collagen rebuilding takes about four weeks to begin and continues for up to four years.
Sculptra™ is a nonsurgical treatment. The product is injected under the skin using micro needles, much in the same way Restylane® or BOTOX® Cosmetic is administered.
Candidates for Sculptra™
Sculptra™ is the ideal treatment for patients experiencing facial fat loss, either as a result of illness or the natural aging process. Sculptra™ can have similar effects as Restylane®, so consult with Dr. Perry to find out which is best for you.
Sculptra™ is not recommended for those who:
- Individuals who are allergic to Sculptra™
Discuss your medical history with Dr. Perry prior to treatment to avoid allergy-related complications.
- Individuals with an active infection or inflammation at the injection site.
Things to Consider Before Undergoing Sculptra™ Injections
Repeat treatments are often necessary
Most patients require three to four treatments to achieve optimal results. The number of treatments needed depends on the degree of facial hollowness being corrected.
Massage is often required for optimal results
For more information about facial massage after Sculptra™ treatment, consult Dr. Perry and your aftercare instructions.
Touch-up treatments may be necessary
Although the results of Sculptra™ treatment can last up to four years, follow-up treatments may be necessary to maintain your new look.
How is Sculptra™ injected?
Administering Sculptra™ injections at our practice in Sacramento near Stockton is a simple, minimally invasive process. Dr. Perry will determine the areas to be targeted, then clean them with an antiseptic. He may give you a topical or local anesthetic to numb the area and will use tiny needles to inject Sculptra™ under the skin. While bruising, irritation, etc. may occur at the injection site, Sculptra™ injections do not require any downtime. However, icing the area to control swelling is advised; see your aftercare instructions for details.
Risks of Sculptra™
There are few complications related to treatment with Sculptra™. However, it helps to be aware of risks before deciding whether to undergo Sculptra™ application.
Tiny bumps felt under the skin
In most cases, these bumps are not visible but when the treated area is pressed, they can be felt. In some cases these bumps disappear on their own.
Bruising
Bruising is possible after any type of injection. Any bruising will disappear on its own, and in the meantime can be covered with makeup.
Skin discoloration
Ecchymosis is a type of bruising that causes skin discoloration. It is caused by blood from ruptured blood vessels leaking into surrounding tissues. This condition should resolve with no treatment.
Redness
Erythema is a type of post-treatment redness caused by inflammation. It is usually minimal and temporary.
Discomfort at the injection site
Like BOTOX® Cosmetic or any other injectable treatment, discomfort, bruising, and irritation can occur at the injection site. However, local or topical anesthetic can be used to make the injections painless.
Complete Pre- and Post-treatment Instructions for Sculptra™ Patients
Dr. Charles Perry provides Sculptra™ treatments to patients who travel to our office from Stockton, Roseville, and other areas surrounding Sacramento. In order to help patients feel comfortable with treatment, Dr. Perry has prepared this comprehensive list of instructions to guide you before and after Sculptra™ treatment. We recommend that you read them over before coming in on the day of your injections and print them out to reference after undergoing the treatment.
Sculptra™ instructions (printer-friendly)
Sculptra™ at Chrysalis Cosmetics
For Sculptra™ in Sacramento near Stockton, turn to trusted surgeon Dr. Charles Perry and the staff at Chrysalis Cosmetics. Contact our cosmetic surgery practice today to learn more about Sculptra™, or to schedule a consultation.
Radiesse™
At our Sacramento office, we provide Radiesse™ as a long-lasting treatment for filling wrinkles, folds, or depressed scars, and augmenting thin lips. The Radiesse™ gel contains calcium hydroxylapatite, a normal component of bone, and works by supplementing your body’s collagen. After just one treatment, patients can expect an 80 percent improvement in volume that will last up to two years.
Radiesse™ works in similar ways as Restylane® and Sculptra™, so you may want to speak to Dr. Perry about which injectable is best for you. Radiesse™ can be combined with facial cosmetic surgery, laser skin resurfacing, and chemical peels to further refine results.
Candidates for Radiesse™
While most patients who receive Radiesse™ are from age 35 to 60, any healthy, mentally stable adult can improve the appearance of thin lips and diminish the appearance of wrinkles, folds or scars using this safe, biocompatible gel.
Things to Consider Before Undergoing Radiesse™ Injections
Touchups may be required
While one treatment is usually sufficient, repeated Radiesse™ treatments may be necessary to maintain results.
The results last from 12 to 24 months
With Radiesse™, it is best to undergo follow-up injections before the results of the initial treatment have fully disappeared.
There is no need to overfill with Radiesse™
Unlike fat transfer or other injectables such as Restylane®, the area does not need to be overfilled with Radiesse™ to achieve optimal results. The results of Radiesse™ treatments are immediately viewable.
How is Radiesse™ injected?
Like injections of BOTOX® Cosmetic or another injectable, Radiesse™ treatment sessions are quick, taking only about 15 minutes. After identifying the injection sites, Dr. Perry will use a topical or local anesthetic to numb the area, then administering Radiesse™ under the skin through a micro needle. The effects are immediately visible, and you can return to your normal activities immediately.
Risks of Radiesse™
As Radiesse™ gel is made up of natural components of the human body, there is no risk of allergic reaction, nor risk of the side effects associated with bovine collagen or solid implant materials. Potential complications of Radiesse™ injections include:
Bruising
Bruising is a risk of all injectables, including BOTOX® cosmetic and Sculptra™. Bruising at the injection site(s)will disappear on its own, and can be covered by makeup in the meantime.
Swelling
Mild swelling is a normal side effect of Radiesse™ injections, and typically lasts for 24 to 36 hours.
Complete Pre- and Post-Treatment Instructions for Radiesse™ Patients
Follow this comprehensive list of instructions for what to do both before and after Radiesse™ treatment. We recommend that you review the guidelines before coming in on the day of your injections and print them out to reference after undergoing the treatment.
Radiesse™ instructions (printer-friendly)
Radiesse™ at Chrysalis Cosmetics
To learn more about Radiesse™ offered at our Sacramento practice, or to schedule a consultation, please contact our cosmetic surgery practice today.
Fat Transfer
Structural fat transfer is an increasingly popular minimally invasive method for rejuvenating the face, lips and hands, as well as improving facial contours, especially in areas including the cheeks, chin, or lips. Unlike BOTOX®, Restylane®, or Sculptra™, fat transfer uses the patient’s own tissue to augment or enhance certain features, such as thin lips or hollow cheeks, or to fill in the face to combat facial hollowness attributed to aging, trauma, or infection. At Chrysalis Cosmetics, fat transfer is able to produce lip and facial augmentation results that are as dramatic as those achieved with the surgical placement of facial implants.
The advantages of the fat transfer method are numerous. Fat tissue is soft, and its use in filling defects allows for a natural appearance and feel. In addition, there is no risk of the substance being rejected or causing allergy, since the only material used for enhancement is the patient’s own tissue.
Carefully placed fat injections can be used to correct facial scars, hollowness caused by the aggressive removal of under-eye bags during eyelid surgery, and similar problems. In short, fat can be used to improve the appearance of any area of the body that could use extra volume: the chin, jawline, eyes, forehead, temples, sternum, bridge of the nose, and so on.
Candidates for Fat Transfer
The ideal candidate for fat transfer is a healthy, mentally stable adult seeking to add volume to the cheeks, chin, jawline, lips, or any other area of the body in order to correct for the effects of aging, disease, trauma, and genetics.
Fat transfer is not recommended for:
- Individuals with unrealistic expectations
Fat transfer can yield impressive results, but only if one is willing to undergo three or more treatments and accept the procedure’s limitations.
Things to Consider Before Undergoing Fat Transfer
Fat transfer may cause cold sores to reappear
If you have suffered from facial cold sores in the past, it’s possible that needle punctures will contribute to a recurrence. To minimize this risk, talk to Dr. Perry about useful medications.
Fat transfer causes no allergic reactions
Because the filler is your own fat, there is no risk that the tissue will trigger rejection or allergy. However, some of the fat will be absorbed by the body.
Fat transfer requires fat harvesting
In some cases, the donor site will be temporarily painful or irritated. Fat harvested during liposuction is not usually suitable for transfer.
Slight over-correction is necessary
Overcorrection is required for optimal fat transfer results. This is because only about half of the transferred tissue survives.
Results are visible in three months
It takes three months for the end result of fat transfer to fully emerge. At this point, the fat that remains will be permanent.
Repeat treatments may be necessary
Two to three treatment sessions are often required to achieve optimal results.
How is fat transfer performed?
Fat transfer is a multi-step process. First, the donor area (the abdomen, hips, or thighs) is anesthetized. Fat is carefully harvested from the area, then purified, and filtered in preparation for transfer. Then, the fat cells are injected wherever they are needed. Dr. Perry will over-correct the defect, filling the area with an over abundance of fat cells because about half of the fat will be reabsorbed into the body.
Risks of Fat Transfer
The following list is an introduction to some of the risks of fat transfer. You will have further discussions of the procedure’s risks with Dr. Perry during your consultation.
Asymmetry
While the asymmetry of the human face can usually be improved using fat transfer, it’s also possible for the procedure to create or worsen asymmetry.
Infection
Infection at the donor site or the site where fat was injected is possible and can be treated with antibiotics.
Hematoma (fluid accumulation under the skin)
Fluid retention may require Dr. Perry to drain the area.
Formation of scar tissue or fatty cysts
Scar tissue and fatty cysts can be treated surgically, but may lead to a disappointing cosmetic result.
Complete Pre- and Post-treatment Instructions for Fat Transfer Patients
Dr. Perry has prepared this comprehensive list of instructions to make your fat transfer experience as successful as possible. We recommend that you read over the guidelines before coming in on the day of the procedure and print them out to reference during your recovery.
Fat transfer instructions (printer-friendly)
Injectables and Fat Transfer at Chrysalis Cosmetics
At our Sacramento practice, we are pleased to offer facial enhancement and wrinkle reduction using Radiesse™, fat transfer techniques, BOTOX® Cosmetic, Restylane®, Sculptra™. Drawing patients from Roseville, Stockton, El Dorado Hills, and other surrounding areas, Chrysalis Cosmetics is led by the premier plastic surgeon Dr. Charles Perry. Please contact our plastic surgery practice today for more information about any of our services, or to schedule a one-on-one consultation.
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To learn more about Radiesse™, BOTOX® Cosmetic, Sculptra™, Restylane®, or fat transfer offered near the Stockton and Roseville areas, contact our Sacramento office today.
Chrysalis Cosmetics
3800 J Street, Suite 210
Sacramento, California 95816
Ph. (916) 248-4447
Fx. (916) 760-8218
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