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Botox Cosmetic Injections, Juvederm Injections, Radiesse Injections and Fat Injections

Botox, Juvederm, Radiesse and other facial fillers are currently becoming a very popular alternative to surgical procedures among Jacksonville residents. Botox and facial fillers - such as Juvederm, Radiesse and Fat Injections - can be used in conjunction or separately during a facial rejuvenation appointment. Whichever facial filler you choose to receive, you can rest-assured knowing that these facial injections can be used to smooth or fill-in wrinkles to give a more youthful and young appearance without a surgical procedure. Each procedure is safe, economical and immensely effective. Explore our menu below and learn more about Botox and our Facial Fillers.

Botox Cosmetic Injections

Facial Fillers

Botox Cosmetic

Botox Injections in Jacksonville, Florida
The cosmetic form of botulinum toxin, often referred to by its product name Botox® is a popular non-surgical injection in Jacksonville, Florida, among men and women, that temporarily reduces or eliminates frown lines, forehead creases, crows feet near the eyes and thick bands in the neck. The toxin blocks the nerve impulses, temporarily paralyzing the muscles that cause wrinkles while giving the skin a smoother, more refreshed appearance. Studies have also suggested that Botox injections are effective in relieving migraine headaches, excessive sweating and muscle spasms in the neck and eyes.

Frequently Asked Questions About Botox Injections

What Is BOTOX® Cosmetic?
BOTOX® Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA), a prescription medicine, is a purified protein that temporarily improves the look of moderate-to-severe frown lines between the brows in adults younger than 65 years of age.

BOTOX® Cosmetic is administered by one of our healthcare professionals at the Renaissance Center for Cosmetic Renewal as a simple, nonsurgical treatment that is injected directly into the muscles between the brows. It works by blocking nerve impulses to the injected muscles. This reduces muscle activity that causes persistent lines to form between the brows.

Additional information at: www.botoxcosmetic.com/What_Is_Botox.aspx

What About Safety?
Read the Medication Guide that comes with BOTOX® or BOTOX® Cosmetic before you start using it and each time it is given to you by our Jacksonville Med Spa associates of the Renaissance Center for Cosmetic Renewal. There may be new information about Botox that is important to you. This information does not take the place of talking with your primary doctor or Dr. Obi about your medical condition or your treatment. You should share this information with your family members and caregivers.

Additional information at: www.botoxcosmetic.com/What_About_Safety.aspx

Are you new to BOTOX® Cosmetic?
After reading through the information available on this web site, you will need to speak to a doctor to determine if BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you. The physicians and practices that you find here focus on facial aesthetics and have experience administering BOTOX® Cosmetic.

Have you already been treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic?
If you are pleased with your previous BOTOX® Cosmetic results, you may want to consider a regular treatment plan to help maintain them. Talk to one of our Jacksonville Med Spa associates about this. Don’t forget that you can receive injections every 3 to 4 months as long as you don't have any serious allergic reactions or other significant side effects. You can also join the Brilliant Distinctions™ Program for special offers and to gain access to exclusive events. Be sure to talk to Dr. Obi or a Jacksonville Med Spa associate about BOTOX® Cosmetic and learn how to get started. You can also learn more about the treatment process, find out if BOTOX® Cosmetic is right for you, and once you have been treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic injectable treatment, you can find out more about continuing a regular treatment.

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Facial Fillers

Dr. Lewis Obi was one of the first plastic surgeons in the southeastern United States to use facial fillers with the introduction of the early collagen products in the 1970s. In the 1970s, a group of physicians and scientists at Stanford University were researching alternatives to skin grafts, and developed the concept of purifying bovine dermal collagen so thoroughly that it could be used to replace lost skin tissue. This early research led to the development of Zyderm and Zyplast collagen implants (injectable collagen) by McGhan Medical Corporation (formerly by Collagen Aesthetics, Inc.). Zyderm and Zyplast collagen implants are FDA approved. However since then, this early technology led to newer products such as Restylane™, Hylaform™ and Juvederm™, all of which are smooth fillers and composed of hyaluronic acid i.e. a component of human collagen. Since these fillers are synthetically manufactured and are non-allergenic then there is no need for skin testing and there is no risk of biotransfer of infectious diseases. Initially Dr. Obi had to skin test his patients for the animal collagen products which was then replaced by the human collagen. Today we recommend both the Juvederm™ smooth fillers as well as the Radiesse™, a microsphere filler. During cosmetic surgical procedures, a combination of synthetic fillers as well as micro-fat injections are often used by Dr. Obi. Fat is almost always available and is still perhaps the best large volume filler for the face and other areas of the body. As a result of this long history and evolution of the above products, Dr. Lewis Obi has perhaps the greatest depth of experience among Jacksonville plastic surgeons. In addition to Dr. Obi, nurse practioner Michelle Zager (picture) performs a major portion of the filler procedures in both the Obi plastic surgery clinic and our on site Jacksonville Med Spa, the Renaissance Center. Ms Zager’s credentials (link) are exemplary and in addition to injecting fillers and Botox™, Michelle is one the the outstanding surgical nurses on the Samuel Wells Surgicenter team.

At the Obi Plastic Surgery, we provide several Facial Filler solutions to achieve a more youthful and rested look. Please browse through the different types of facial rejuvenation procedures we provide both at the Lewis Obi Plastic Surgery Center and at our Jacksonville Med Spa, the Renaissance Center for Cosmetic Renewal. Also refer to our monthly specials as we provide all fillers and Botox at a reduced cost during our once a month special injection days.

As we age, our faces begin to show the effects of gravity, sun exposure and years of facial muscle movements, such as smiling, chewing and squinting. The underlying tissues that keep our skin looking youthful and plumped up begin to break down, often leaving laugh lines, smile lines, crow's feet or facial creases over the areas where this muscle movement occurs. Soft-tissue fillers can help fill in these lines and creases, temporarily restoring a smoother, more youthful-looking appearance. When injected beneath the skin, these fillers plump up creased and sunken areas of the face. They can also add fullness to the lips, cheeks and other areas . Injectable fillers may be used alone or in conjunction with a resurfacing procedure, such as a laser treatment, or a recontouring procedure, such as a facelift. Choice of fillers include Juvedern™, new Juvederm* XC injections, Radiesse injections and Fat injections.

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JUVÉDERM®

JUVÉDERM® Ultra, JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus, JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC and JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus XC

The JUVÉDERM® family of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers provides our patients with smooth, long-lasting correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.

JUVÉDERM® is the first smooth filler and the only hyaluronic acid dermal formulation approved by the FDA to last up to one year. 1 JUVÉDERM® was developed using the original Hylaform™ technology that has resulted in a smooth pliable gel that flows smoothly into the skin with predictable results. All other hyaluronic acid dermal fillers currently on the market have a granular consistency gel and these granules can be seen with 2.4x magnification as opposed to the smoothness of the Juvederm products.

In 2010, the FDA approved JUVÉDERM® XC which combines the local anesthetic lidocaine for a more comfortable patient experience and potentially less time in our clinic . JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC and JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus XC contain 0.3% preservative-free lidocaine which numbs the injection sites within seconds and also provides the patient with similar results.

Once Juvéderm™ is injected under the skin, it instantly restores your skin's volume and smooths away facial wrinkles and folds, like your “smile lines” or “parentheses” (cheek creases). Juvéderm™ provides a smooth, natural look and feel—so everyone will notice and the best part is - no one will know! To learn more about Juvéderm™, visit www.juvederm.com

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Radiesse

What is RADIESSE Filler?
Radiesse® dermal filler is made of calcium-based microspheres suspended in a waterbased gel, and is injected into the skin through a simple and minimally invasive procedure. RADIESSE dermal filler is the ideal choice for total facial contouring. It can restore a healthy, youthful appearance, enhance your existing features, help you defy age and gravity, and increase your confidence – all without invasive surgery or scarring. RADIESSE dermal filler is...

NATURALLY SUPERIOR
RADIESSE dermal filler works with your own body in a remarkable way. Upon injection, it immediately adds volume to safely contour, correct, and beautify facial features. And unlike other fillers, RADIESSE dermal filler continues to work over time. With its patented microsphere technology, it starts a process called collagenesis, stimulating your body to produce new collagen and encouraging collagen to grow around the injection area. RADIESSE dermal filler actually helps your body create its own naturally younger look, setting a new standard in facial contouring and augmentation.

SAFE
RADIESSE dermal filler has been clinically tested extensively for years, with excellent safety and efficacy results. It has received CE mark certification, two FDA approvals, and a number of FDA clearances. RADIESSE dermal filler is made from a biocompatible substance that’s identical to what’s naturally found in the body. There’s virtually no risk of allergic reaction, and there have been very few side effects reported in clinical trials and actual use.

IMMEDIATE AND LONG-LASTING
Treatment with RADIESSE dermal filler is so simple and convenient, it can be performed during a lunch hour. You’ll see the results right away - and these results may last up to a year or more for many patients. The long-lasting effects of RADIESSE dermal filler can reduce the need for retreatment, which saves you time and money compared with other fillers

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.radiesseusa.com

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Fat Injections

Fat injections or the transfer of fat from one area of the patients body to another area was a natural evolution after the first liposuctioning procedures were performed more than 30 years ago. Dr. Lewis Obi began performing fat injections more than 25 years ago and has experienced increasing success in recent years. There have been almost no complications from autologous fat (the patient’s own fat) and is still currently the only safe and economical technique for large soft tissue volume replacement. It is often performed by Dr. Obi during facial cosmetic surgical procedures and/or with liposuctioning procedures. The procedure consists of extracting fat from the thighs or abdomen mechanically using a syringe and small 1 mm cannula so as not to damage the fat cell membrane. The fat cells are then rinsed, concentrated and inserted into special 1 cc syringes for injection. The fat cells are then injected into the face at multiple levels to enhance tissue uptake and revascularization (new blood supply). If the fat cells survive then a more permanent result may be expected. Typically, for diffuse facial rejuvenation more than 30 cc of fat may be injected into the frown lines, tear trough, cheek creases, cheek bone area, cheek hollow, marinette creases, ips, areas of cheek weakness and areas of contour irregularities. Overcorrection is generally performed since there is rarely a complete take of the fat cells. There may be some bruising at the donor site but rarely any permanent contour irregularities or scarring. In some patients it may be beneficial to perform this procedure 2 to 3 times over a period of 1 to 2 years. Dr. Lewis Obi has described this procedure as a Micro Fat Cell Transplant (MFCT).

In recent years, a few plastic surgeons have attempted to perform breast augmentations with the use of the patient’s own fat thereby achieving cosmetic improvement in both the donor areas as well as the breasts. However, the general consensus of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and of most reconstructive breast surgeons is that this practice is not recommended. With large volumes of fat transferred into the breast the fat may liquify with subsequent calcifications that may impair the accuracy of mammography and other diagnostic breast imaging procedures. Large volumes of fat has been safely used for buttocks augmentation but is laborious and unpredictable. We have been successful in using fat to correct contour irregularities in the body resulting from trauma or surgery. Finally, patients undergoing liposuctioning procedures should inquire about facial fat injections. However it does add additional operating room time and more cost to the patient.

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If you would like to learn more about Botox, Juvederm, Radiesse and Fat Fillers, please feel free to email Denise at denise@obiplasticsurgery.com or fill out our contact form and one of our associates will return your inquiry shortly.