Thinking About Injectables in the New Year? Here's What You Need to Know

A new year is a time for fresh starts, and that means it’s also a great time to finally put yourself first for a change. If you’ve been thinking about injectables, now is the ideal time to take the next step and find out about all the options that can help you look and feel more attractive, more youthful, and more confident all year long.

At Vivash Medspa, our team offers a wide array of injectables, allowing us to tailor your treatment to your specific goals and desired results. In this post, we break down the basics behind injectables, including how they work and what to expect during and after your treatment.

How injectables work

Injectable treatments are by far the most popular cosmetic treatments in the United States, with well over 15 million treatments performed each year. The reasons for that popularity are clear: Treatments are fast, there’s no downtime, and results are impressive, plus that wide array of options ensures a natural, custom result every time.

At Vivash Medspa, we offer three primary injectable options: neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Knowing the basics of how each type works helps you understand the “whys” behind our treatment recommendations — and set more realistic expectations about your results.

Neuromodulators

Botox® is arguably the most well-known injectable, with roughly 10 million treatments in the U.S. each year. Botox is a neuromodulator — but it’s not the only one. Different types of neuromodulators use different formulations to achieve slight differences in outcomes, but they all work the same way and treat the same issue: dynamic wrinkles.

Dynamic wrinkles are the lines that form when we make facial expressions, like smiling or frowning. Crow’s feet, brow lines, and those tiny furrows between your brows are all examples of dynamic wrinkles.

Neuromodulators act on the nerves that control the muscles responsible for those lines. When injected, neuromodulator agents temporarily paralyze specific muscles, preventing them from tugging on your skin and, in turn, keeping those pesky lines from appearing.

Dermal fillers

Like neuromodulators, dermal fillers have different formulations, and they’re also used to treat wrinkles. But instead of addressing dynamic wrinkles, fillers treat the second type of wrinkle: static wrinkles. These lines form from sun exposure, aging, loss of facial volume, and even genetics.

Fillers work by “plumping up” lines, making your skin smoother and plumper. They’re also used to restore or add volume to areas like your lips or cheeks, restoring natural plumpness that helps your skin look and feel smoother, younger, and more resilient.

PRP

Platelets are tiny cell fragments found in your blood. The fragments contain growth factors, special proteins that stimulate your body’s natural healing responses. We extract PRP from a sample of your own blood and process it in our office to concentrate healing growth factors. Then we inject the resulting PRP back into your skin or apply it during a microneedling treatment. 

Once “inside” your skin, PRP promotes collagen production and tissue repair, giving your skin the support it needs to combat signs of aging and improve your complexion overall. PRP can also be injected into your scalp to encourage hair growth.

Choosing the right injectables for your goals

Now that you understand how injectables work, it’s easier to determine which option (or options) will help you achieve your specific goals. Since there are multiple types of neuromodulators and dermal fillers, our team selects products with formulations tailored to your facial anatomy and the results you’re looking for. 

One of the best things about injectables is you don’t have to use just one: These products work well together, too, so we can create a treatment plan that addresses all your concerns.

After your treatment, we provide complete care and recovery instructions. Overall, they are similar and straightforward: don’t rub the injection sites and gently cleanse and moisturize your skin to avoid moving the product around during healing. Aftereffects like mild redness or swelling resolve within a few hours.

Maintaining your results

Nothing lasts forever, and that includes injectables. Depending on the product, some results last a few months, while others can last a year or longer. Regular touchups help you maintain your results — and your confidence — indefinitely. We’ll advise you about the right treatment schedule, so you can continue to enjoy smoother, more youthful-looking skin far into the future.

Injectables offer beautiful results and subtle changes that help your complexion look smoother, healthier, and younger, without looking “stiff” or “overdone.” To learn more about injectables and how they can help you achieve your aesthetic goals, request an appointment online or over the phone with the team at Vivash Medspa in Mahopac and Cold Spring, New York, today.