We are on of the largest Medical Spas in the area for injecting BOTOX^® Cosmetic. We have also achieved platinum status, the most prestigious honor, with Allergan, the makers of BOTOX^® Cosmetic, in recognition of the outstanding number of patients we have successfully treated in Northern Virginia.

Our approach to Botox treatment is conservative and our goal is for a natural, more youthful appearance.

Years of squinting, froning and smoking will draw lines around the eyes and the foreheads which  are called expression lines.  Often these lines make us look and feel tired, stressed or older. The FDA has approved Botox for the treatment of moderate and severe lines and it is a muscle relaxing agent that reduces expression lines significantly.

What is BOTOX^® Cosmetic?

BOTOX^® Cosmetic, produced by Allergan, Inc., is a therapeutic muscle-relaxing agent derived from the bacterium, Clostridium Botulinum. Physicians have utilized BOTOX^® Cosmetic for years as a cosmetic treatment to correct visible signs of stress and aging.

How does BOTOX^® Cosmetic work?

The contractions and movements of the facial muscles are controlled by signals from the brain. BOTOX^® Cosmetic simply prevents the muscle from responding to these messages. As a result, the muscle relaxes and the overlying skin remains unwrinkled and smooth.

What is a BOTOX^® Cosmetic treatment like?

With a very fine needle, BOTOX^® Cosmetic is injected into the specific muscle that is contracting and causing the lines and wrinkles on the face. Treatment is effective, safe, and takes approximately 10 minutes. The pain is a minimal “pin prick” and no anesthetic is required. Immediately following treatment with BOTOX^®Cosmetic, you may resume regular activities!

How long does a BOTOX^® Cosmetic treatment last?

The effects of Botox^®Cosmetic usually last 3 to 4 months, and fade away gradually. Following several Botox^®Cosmetic treatments, the results may last 4 to 6 months and. BOTOX^® Cosmetic offers extended relief over the course of long-term treatment.

Are there any possible side effects of BOTOX^®?

Side effects of BOTOX^® Cosmetic, if any, are usually mild and temporary. Botulinum toxin contains proteins, which in some circumstances may be naturally safeguarded against by the body’s ability to produce antibodies. If antibodies are formed, the therapy will generate a lesser response. Temporary bruising after Botox injections is sometimes experienced, though this symptom resolves itself within 2 to 3 days. In rare cases, there can be a slight drooping of an eyelid or asymmetry of expression. If this should happen, please return to our office.

Dysport

When considering Dysport treatments look no further than Impressions MediSpa.  Our spa has a Platinum Account with Medicis which is a prestigious distinction by Medicis Aesthetics.  Dysport is made by the makers of Restylane and is FDA approved for the treatment of wrinkles and frown lines.

Dysport is an excellent treatment for smoothing frown lines between your brows and reducing wrinkles in your forehead and around the eyes (crow’s feet).   Dysport is administered so as to not alter your natural expression and features. The Dysport procedure takes just a few minutes and typically lasts 4-6 months.

What is Dysport?

Dysport (medically known as abobotulinum toxin type A) is a natural, purified protein used to treat overactive muscles. Dysport has been used to treat muscle disorders in the United Kingdom since 1990.

Dysport is FDA-approved for the treatment of wrinkles.

How are Botox and Dysport similar and different?

• Both Dysport and Botox are forms of botulinum toxin type A
• Both products have been used in Europe for almost 20 years to treat certain types of muscle disorders
• Botox received FDA approval for cosmetic use in the United States in 2002. Dysport received FDA approval in April 2009.
• Both products are safe and effective in the treatment of wrinkles on the face
• Dysport is a smaller molecule, so the units are different than Botox (i.e., 20 units of Botox equal 60 units of Dysport)
• Dysport works faster (in only 1-3 days vs. 4-7 for Botox) and has FDA approval for a four month duration (vs. 3-4 months for Botox)

Although Dysport is a new treatment in the U.S., given its success in Europe over the last 20 years, it will likely be as popular as Botox within a short period of time.

Liquid Facelift

So, hat cosmetic procedure is virtually pain free, has no downtime, and shows immediate and amazing results? It is the all new, appropriately named, “Liquid Facelift.”  You can have all the benefits of a surgical facelift without actually having surgery and the extending down time.

Fillers such as Restylane, Radiesse, Juvederm and Perlane are responsible for giving the face a more youthful appearance and a lift.  An injection technique known as facial contouring has led way to what is now being called the “injectable threadlift” or “liquid face lift.”  By injecting these products into the epidermis in areas of the face where skin has permanently creased and/or has volume or elasticity loss, doctors are able to immediately diminish lines and lift the skin. Depending on the individual and the area treated, results can vary from dramatic to subtle.

Liquid face lift patients have very little if any downtime after their procedure and can continue with their daily activities immediately following their liquid facelift appointment. This non surgical enhancement has many benefits over traditional facelift methods which require general anesthesia, longer and more painful recovery periods, and cost much more overall. In addition, the results from a traditional face lift are only visible after the bruising and swelling has subsided which can take up to a month post surgery.