The injection needle should be filled (primed) with approximately 1 mL of reconstituted BOTOX prior to the start of injections (depending on the needle length) to remove any air.
Severity of Wrinkles/Lines: Deeper, more established wrinkles that are present even when the face is at rest (static lines) might require more units than finer lines that only appear with movement (dynamic lines).
Determining the right number of Botox units is a personalized process, and several factors influence the final dosage decided upon by you and your qualified injector. Here are the key things that affect how many units you'll need:
CaHA particles form a “scaffold” that stimulates fibroblasts to produce collagen for up to a year and elastin for up to nine months (after only one injection).5-10
OnabotulinumtoxinA injections should be given only by a trained medical professional, even when used for cosmetic purposes.
OnabotulinumtoxinA is a neurotoxin that works by temporarily blocking the release of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter responsible for triggering muscle contraction or gland secretion. Depending on the specific condition being treated, this can:
Check out these common questions for more info about Radiesse and what your patients can expect from treatment.
Tell your health care provider if you have any diseases, injuries or disabilities of the hand, if you have a history forming large, raised scars or if you have had any other skin treatments such as skin peels.
treat neurogenic detrusor overactivity (NDO) in children 5 years of age and older when anticholinergics do not work well enough or cannot be taken
Radiesse and Radiesse (+) are botox dermal fillers that are FDA-approved to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (the creases that extend from the corner of your nose to the corner of your mouth).1,2 Radiesse is also used for correcting volume loss in the back of the hands.3
Heaviness or Drooping: Too much Botox in the forehead can sometimes cause the brows to feel heavy or even lead to brow ptosis (drooping). Similarly, incorrect placement or dosage around the eyes can lead to eyelid ptosis (drooping eyelid)
Tell your health care provider if you are taking blood thinners or medicines that can interfere with the clotting of blood, such as aspirin or warfarin. These medicines might make it more likely that you will experience bruising or bleeding at the injection sitio.
Strabismus: The dose is based on prism diopter correction or previous response to treatment with Botox
Have a thorough consultation to discuss your goals and allow the injector to assess your specific muscle strength and anatomy.