Botox/Fillers

If you’re looking to contour, combat wrinkles, and freshen up the volume in your face, Enrich Health And Wellness offers several dermal filler and aesthetic service options. Maria Cole, APRN, FNP-C, provides the aesthetic treatments to the community in Boerne, Texas, including dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Radiesse, Restylane as well as neuromodulators such as Botox and Xeomin. Reach out online or call the office to schedule a cosmetic consultation today. 

What are dermal fillers?

As you age, it’s normal to lose subcutaneous fat in your face, creating more apparent lines and wrinkles. Dermal fillers are injectable formulations of hyaluronic acid (HA) or calcium hydroxyapatite that restore plumpness in your skin and fill in pesky lines around your eyes, lips, mouth, cheeks, and jawline.

Dermal fillers like Juvederm, Radiesse®, and Restylane are often used in conjunction with neuromodulators like Botox® and Xeomin® — they focus on relaxing muscles in your face and eliminating noticeable wrinkles.

What should I know before a dermal filler session? 

Most patients experience minimal discomfort during a session and you should be able to return to your daily activities immediately. Before the treatment, it’s essential to discuss with your provider if you have any current skin issues like inflammation or infections. 

Common side effects of dermal fillers and neuromodulators include: 

• Mild irritation, itching, or redness 
• Swelling, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site
• Headache and neck pain
• Eye problems 
• Allergic reactions 
• Drooping or swelling at the muscle site 
• Nodules 

What is a neuromodulator?

For muscles to contract and expand, the muscle depends on signals from connecting nerves. 

A neuromodulator is a tiny protein that blocks communication between nerve and muscle cells. As a result, the muscle cannot move. The contraction of the muscles of facial expression causes most wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes. These muscles are used for both smiling and frowning. By reducing the movement of these muscles, you can remove the signs of wrinkles and aging.

Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin each contain a neuromodulator called Botulinum toxin type A.  It works by relaxing muscles through a mild weakening effect. . 

Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are great for improving the appearance of:

• Wrinkles & fine lines
• Forehead Wrinkles 
• Frown lines between the eyebrows
• Fine lines above the lip
• Crow's feet on the sides of the eyes

If you’re interested in discussing dermal filler or Botox options, reach out online or by phone to Enrich Health And Wellness today.