The Dermal Injectable Process
Dermal Injectables are performed in the Las Vegas office, and no sedation or general anesthesia is required. Although they are not painless, they are very well tolerated, and most people don’t require an additional local anesthetic.
When you go in for a Botox treatment, Dr. Mason will examine your face to decide the best areas to treat. She cleans your skin and then uses tiny needles to inject the liquid into the exact spots you need. The whole procedure takes only a few minutes!
Meanwhile, with Dermal Fillers, Dr. Mason will cleanse your skin in the areas you have decided to treat. If needed, she will administer a local anesthetic. However, most of the time, this is unnecessary, and the filler itself has a local anesthetic in it. She will use small needles or a cannula, depending on your particular procedure.
The filler is injected into the tissue that needs to be filled. She will “mold” it by pressing on your skin with her finger if necessary. The procedure usually takes a few minutes to half an hour, depending on how many areas you have decided to treat with injectables.
Recovering From Botox Or Dermal Fillers
Botox injections actually do not have immediate results. It takes several days to take effect, so do not fear when you see no difference after leaving the office!
As it begins to work, you may find that it works faster in some areas than others. Be patient. You will see the full effect you desire in two weeks or less. Depending on you and which brand of Botulinum toxin you use, results will generally last about 3-6 months.
Meanwhile, areas treated with fillers often become very swollen for about the first two weeks after the procedure. Once this resolves, you will see a lasting result. Depending on the filler you receive, it may attract water, making the appearance continue to smooth and improve over time. Dermal fillers last between 6 months and 2 years, depending on which you use. Dr. Mason could provide further instructions for recovering from dermal injectables after your appointment in our Las Vegas office.