It is a substance that relaxes facial muscles, diminishing the appearance of expression lines, such as crow's feet, frown lines, and forehead wrinkles. It can also help with bruxism; applying it to the masseter muscles can help relax the jaw and reduce symptoms such as pain, muscle tension, and tooth wear.
If applied correctly by a specialist physician with ongoing training in the latest advances in technology and science, the results are natural and subtle.
What is botulinum toxin?
Will I be left with an artificial or unnatural expression?
No, the effect is temporary and lasts between 4 and 6 months. Repeat applications are necessary to maintain the results.
Botox and Xeomin are very similar. The main difference, among other more technical aspects, is that they are produced by different pharmaceutical laboratories. Each has its advantages, and both are high-quality brands with a global reputation in the pharmaceutical industry.
Botox: Allergan Aesthetics (USA)
Xeomin: Merz Aesthetics (Germany)
During your consultation, Dr. Tapia will provide you with all the information and advice you need to choose the most suitable option based on your expectations and needs.
How long does the effect last? Is Botox the same as Xeomin?
Very fine needles are used, and discomfort is minimal. It can be applied to adults with expression lines, regardless of age. Expected results may vary depending on each patient's age and specific conditions.
Does the application hurt? At what age can you start using it?
About Botulinum Toxin:
Non-Surgical Rejuvenation
About Hyaluronic Acid:
It is a natural substance found in our bodies that helps keep skin hydrated and plump. In aesthetic medicine, it is used to hydrate the deep layers of the skin, fill wrinkles, increase volume and improve the contour of the lips, and improve overall facial harmony by restoring volumes and structural pillars that may have been lost with aging (rejuvenation). It also improves and optimizes facial contours in younger patients (beautification and harmonization).
What is hyaluronic acid?
The Belotero B-up technique is an innovative way of applying hyaluronic acid that focuses on restoring facial structure and achieving a natural lifting effect. It is injected into strategic points of the face to lift and redefine contours, using Belotero products of different densities. It offers a non-surgical lifting effect, long-lasting results, and is minimally invasive. It is ideal for patients with mild to moderate sagging who wish to restore facial volume and rejuvenate their appearance naturally.
What is the Belotero B-Up Technique?
In some cases, local anesthesia may be used to minimize discomfort. Most patients describe the sensation as a slight sting. Although hyaluronic acid production decreases with age, there is no minimum age for its cosmetic application. Younger patients can use it as a preventative measure or to correct asymmetries, while older patients can use it to fill wrinkles or increase volume. It is crucial that a specialist determine the suitability of the treatment and product based on individual needs.
Results vary depending on the product and application area, but generally last between 6 and 24 months.
Does the application hurt? At what age can you start using it?
How long do the results last?
About Radiesse:
Radiesse is a regenerative biostimulant of collagen, elastin, proteoglycans, and other components of the skin's extracellular matrix. It can also have structuring and projection properties to improve facial contours. It can be used focally to restore facial volume and build support and lifting pillars (Radiesse Plus), or diluted and diffused to improve skin quality and combat sagging on the face, neck, décolletage, trunk, and even hands (Radiesse Classic). Radiesse is composed of calcium hydroxyapatite microspheres suspended in a gel that, in addition to providing a certain degree of volume, stimulates the production of your own collagen and elastin for a more lasting and natural result. Unlike hyaluronic acid, whose main property is to provide volume, the main property of Radiesse is focal and global regenerative biostimulation.
What is Radiesse?
Lift Up is an advanced and innovative technique created to rejuvenate and harmonize the face through a combination of Radiesse Plus and Radiesse Classic.
This technique uses two types of dermal fillers with biostimulating and regenerative properties to achieve a comprehensive lifting effect:
- Radiesse Plus: Restores volume and structure, generating pillars or fixation points, key to a lifting effect and definition of facial contours.
- Radiesse Classic: Global regenerative biostimulation that improves skin elasticity and quality by increasing the production of collagen, elastin, and other elements of the extracellular matrix.
What is the Radiesse Lift Up technique?
Facial Volume Recovery: Restores volume to essential areas such as the cheeks, temples, and jawline.
Minimization of fine lines and wrinkles: Smooths out wrinkles and expression lines, resulting in a firmer, more youthful complexion.
Increased Skin Elasticity: Stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, promoting tighter and more elastic skin and combating sagging.
Immediate and Sustainable Results: You'll experience visible improvement immediately, with effects that will continue to evolve in the weeks and months to come.
What are the advantages of the Lift Up technique?
Radiesse results can last between 12 and 24 months, or even longer in some cases, depending on the protocol used and each patient's response to the treatment.
Radiesse offers natural and long-lasting results by stimulating collagen production and improving skin elasticity and firmness. It is versatile, safe, and can treat different areas of the face and hands. It can also provide a lifting effect and requires fewer sessions than other fillers.
How long do the results last? What are the benefits?
About NCTF:
NCTF (New Cellular Treatment Factor) is a facial rejuvenation treatment consisting of a solution rich in nutrients and bioactive compounds, designed to improve skin quality. This treatment is primarily used to combat the signs of aging and revitalize the skin.
Benefits:
1. Natural and progressive results.
2. Improves skin hydration and luminosity.
3. Minimally invasive, in-office procedure with short recovery time.
What is NCTF? What are the benefits?
1. Composition: NCTF contains 59 active ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and hyaluronic acid. This nutrient cocktail promotes cell regeneration and skin hydration.
2. Collagen stimulation: By injecting NCTF into the deep layers of the skin, the production of collagen and elastin is stimulated, which helps improve skin firmness and elasticity.
3. Texture improvement: The treatment also helps minimize wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots, providing a healthier, brighter appearance, ideal for improving thin-skinned areas such as the eyelids and periorbital region.
How does it work?
The effects of NCTF typically last between 6 and 12 months, depending on individual factors such as skin type, patient age, lifestyle habits, and aftercare. To prolong the effects, maintenance sessions are recommended, usually every 6 months.
NCTF can be performed from the age of 18. However, it is most common in people aged 25-30, when the first signs of aging begin to become noticeable. NCTF is an effective option for facial rejuvenation that combines essential nutrients to restore vitality and improve the appearance of the skin, achieving a more youthful and healthy appearance.
How long do the results last? What are the benefits, and at what age is it recommended?
About Polynucleotides:
Polynucleotides are molecules derived from DNA and RNA, and are used in facial rejuvenation for their regenerative and restorative properties. This treatment aims to improve skin quality and combat the signs of aging.
Benefits:
1. Improves skin texture and elasticity.
2. Natural and long-lasting results.
3. Minimally invasive, in-office procedure with minimal discomfort, side effects, and recovery time.
What are polynucleotides? What are their benefits?
1. Cell stimulation: Polynucleotides act as messengers that stimulate skin cells to regenerate and repair. This promotes the production of collagen and elastin, which are essential for maintaining firmness and elasticity.
2. Hydration: They also help improve skin hydration, resulting in a healthier, brighter appearance.
3. Application: They are applied by injections in the areas to be treated, such as the face, neck and hands.
How do they work?
Patients often notice an improvement in skin texture and hydration *shortly after treatment. *Personalized assessment is essential.
The duration of results varies, but is generally estimated to last between 6 and 12 months, depending on factors such as skin type, the patient's lifestyle, the technique used, and the number of sessions. To maintain and optimize results, additional treatment sessions are typically recommended every 6 to 12 months, depending on the patient's needs.
Polynucleotide treatments can generally be considered starting at age 25-30, when signs of aging begin to become more evident and the skin needs support in its regeneration and elasticity. However, there are no strict restrictions, and each case should be evaluated individually.
Polynucleotides are an effective and safe option for facial rejuvenation, helping to restore the skin's vitality and youthful appearance.
How long do the results last? What are the benefits, and at what age is it recommended?
About Exosomes:
Exosomes are small vesicles released from cells and contain proteins, lipids, and genetic material. In the context of facial rejuvenation, exosomes are being used as an innovative treatment to improve skin health and appearance.
Benefits:
-Natural and smooth results.
-Minimally invasive, in-office procedure with minimal discomfort, side effects, and recovery time.
What are exosomes? What are their benefits?
1. Cell regeneration: Exosomes facilitate cell-to-cell communication and promote tissue regeneration. This helps stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which are essential for maintaining skin firmness and elasticity.
2. Inflammation reduction: They help reduce inflammation and improve skin repair, which is essential to combat signs of aging such as wrinkles, spots, and loss of volume.
3. Application: They can be applied through different methods, such as injections or microneedling treatments, and are ideal for patients seeking an improvement in skin texture, luminosity, and tone.
How do they work?
The results of exosome treatments typically last between 6 and 12 months. The duration may vary depending on factors such as the patient's age, skin type, overall health, lifestyle, and the number of treatments performed.
To prolong and maintain the effects, maintenance treatments may be recommended every 6 to 12 months, depending on the patient's needs and goals.
Exosome treatments can be considered starting at age 25-30, when the first signs of aging begin to appear and the goal is to improve skin quality. However, this treatment can also be beneficial for older patients who wish to improve their skin regeneration.
Exosomes are a promising tool in facial rejuvenation that helps restore skin vitality effectively and safely.
How long do the results last? What are the benefits, and at what age is it recommended?
About Hybridization:
Hybridization refers to the combination of different types of injectable products for skin rejuvenation, particularly on the face, although it can also be applied to the body in many cases. The advantage of these techniques is that the benefits and effects offered by the different products can be achieved in a single session and with fewer punctures or cannula passes.
What is hybridization in injectables?
It is one of the best-known and most versatile hybridizations, as it simultaneously achieves the benefits of the focal and global regenerative biostimulation offered by Radiesse, as well as the deep hydration, structuring, and contour improvement effects provided by hyaluronic acid.
Radiesse + Hyaluronic Acid?
Nowadays, it is common to perform hybridizations between different products (Radiesse, Polynucleotides, Exosomes, NCTF) in order to obtain the best of all, and thus, their maximum benefit, with the most optimal and lasting results for patients.
Other hybridizations?
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Dr. Andrés Tapia Herrera, committed to excellence in plastic surgery, has been recognized by Merz Aesthetics as a speaker and trainer in injectable techniques. This recognition, reserved for the most distinguished specialists in each country, reflects his extensive experience and in-depth knowledge in the use of products such as Belotero, Xeomin, and Radiesse. Dr. Tapia shares his expertise with colleagues, training them in the latest application techniques to achieve safe and natural results. By choosing Dr. Tapia, you benefit from the experience of a leading plastic surgeon in innovation and with an unwavering commitment to the pursuit of natural beauty.