Botox
Botox contains a botulinum toxin, which is a substance that is used to relax the muscles while eliminating expression lines such as the forehead, frown eyebrows and crow’s feet. This occurs because it works by partially blocking nerve impulses from the injected muscles and reduces excessive contractions of these muscles. It does not require any rest. You should only remain in an erect position for the first 4 hours after applying the treatment.
Duration of Treatment: Approx. 15 min.
Results: It begins to be seen from the 7th to the 14th day after application and the result remains for a period of 3 – 5 months.
Follow-up: 7 – 15 days.
Discomfort: 3
Fillers
Hyaluronic acid is the fluid matrix that stabilizes the intercellular spaces that contain collagen and elastic fibers. Hyaluronic acid has the ability to retain large amounts of water and keeps the skin firm and hydrated.
What to expect from treatment?
Depending on the product and the areas treated, you should be able to notice the results immediately after receiving the filler injections. Results should always look natural. The main benefits of dermal filler injections are: plumping the lips, smoothing lines around, adding facial volume to hollow cheeks or temples, smoothing deep folds (such as frown lines) or facial folds, and improving the symmetry of facial features. Some patients will experience slight bruising at the injection site and swelling. These side effects are temporary.
What areas do the fillings work?
Eyes, nose, lips, cheeks, corners of the mouth, chin, and buttocks.
How long do the fillings last?
They can last between 8 and 12 months.
What are the most common fillers on the market?
Juvéderm XC – Voluma – Volbella – Vollure – Restylane – Restylane Silk – Restylane Lyft – Restylane Refyne – Restylane Defyne – Belotero Balance – Radiesse and Sculptra.
What are the fillings made with?
Hyaluronic acid – Calcium hydroxyapatite – Poly-L-lactic acid.
Duration of Treatment: 30 min approx.
Results: Results are visible immediately after injection and continue to take effect for up to a year after treatment.
Anesthesia: Topical and / or local anesthesia.
Follow-up: 10 to 20 days after treatment.
Discomfort: 3
PDO Threads
Minimally invasive alternative to face lift surgery. The thread lifters; or better known as magic threads, they aim to tighten the skin by inserting medical grade thread material into the face and then “pulling” the skin up and repositioning by tightening the thread. Promotes collagen production and neo-vascularization to renew your skin at the cellular level.
What to expect from treatment?
First, the area will be cleaned, and you may be given a local anesthetic. Once the anesthesia has taken effect, your treatment will begin. PDO threads are inserted using blunt-tipped needles, called cannulas, or sharp-tipped needles. Once inserted into the appropriate layer of skin, they act as anchors as the skin is lifted. Then the excess threads are cut.
In what areas does the PDO work?
Double chin and jaw line – Forehead line – Under eye area – Forehead – Cheeks – Legs – Arms – Buttocks.
How long does the PDO last?
They can last between 6 and 9 months. It depends on several factors, including the thickness of the threads, the quality of the threads, and your body’s metabolism rate.
What are PDOs made of?
Polydioxanone (PDO) yarns are a special medical grade yarn thinner than hair, made of protein.
Duration of Treatment: approximately 30 min.
Results: Immediate results after treatment and continues to take effect up to one year after treatment.
Anesthesia: Local anesthesia.
Follow-up: 10 to 20 days after treatment.
PRP Plasma
A PRP facial uses your own blood’s platelets and plasma on your face. The natural chemicals in your own PRP are slathered onto your face and then micro-needled and/or injected into the skin during a short procedure.
- PRP injected is used for the treatment of hair loss, wrinkles, fine lines and crepey skin texture.
- PRP micro-needle is used to reduce acne scars, surgical scars, stretch marks, pigmentation, volume loss, wrinkles, fine lines, and crepey skin texture.
- PRP can be combined with Vitamin-C to lighten pigmentation or Hyaluronic Acid to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
What to expect with treatment?
Once the plasma is in, it begins to do its work of rejuvenating your entire face, tightening wrinkled areas, and smoothing the overall look. It is able to do that because PRP’s essential chemical components stimulate collagen growth.
Time: 30 min approximately.
Results: Immediate results after treatment and continues to make effect up to 4 weeks.
Anesthesia: No.
Follow Up: No.
Kybella
Deoxycholic acid is a bile acid, produced naturally by your body to help absorb fat. Once injected, the acid destroys the fat cells under the chin area, so you can no longer store fat.
What to expect from treatment?
Once the deoxycholic acid destroys the fat cells in the submental area, the results should be long-lasting and no further treatment is expected as the fat cells can no longer store fat. Most people require more than one treatment to achieve their desired cosmetic goals with Kybella. In clinical studies, many people who have been treated with Kybella were successful. Six treatments were needed in 59% of the cases.
Duration of Treatment: Approximately 20 min.
Results: Visible after two to four treatments. 3 months between each treatment.
Anesthesia: Topical.
Follow-up: 10 days after treatment.
Plasma Gel
It is a natural, accessible and safe filler obtained from the patient’s own blood plasma, but another procedure is performed to obtain the gel. It is used to correct the signs of aging at any age by filling in furrows, wrinkles, depressions or irregularities on the surface of the skin and also serves to contour certain areas such as the lips, cheeks and hands.
Treatment Duration: 45min Immediate results.
Follow-up: every week.
IV Therapy
The fastest way to deliver medications and fluid replacement throughout the body. Used among others for:
• Liquid volume replacement.
• Electrolyte imbalances.
• Provides vitamins and minerals.
What to expect from treatment?
Assist in improving energy, boosting immunity, supporting weight loss, post-surgical recovery, and hydration.
Time: Approximately 50 min.
Results: Remarkable results one week after treatment.
Anesthesia: No.
Tracking: No
Non-surgical rhinoplasty
It is a procedure in which small volumes of hyaluronic acid are applied to the nose in order to project areas, for example, the tip and to correct irregularities. First, a preliminary evaluation is carried out to determine if what the patient wants is within our reach. This treatment is indicated in people who want to outline their nose and project the nasa tip; It is not used to correct deviations, to reduce sizes or to make it look narrower.
Duration of Treatment: Approx. 30 min.
Results: Immediate after treatment and continues to take effect up to one year after treatment.
Anesthesia: Local
Follow-up: 15-20 days after treatment.
Acne Scars
Scars are caused by damage to the second layer of skin—the dermis. Scars can be frustrating additions to your face and other parts of your body, especially if they’re located in a highly visible area.
Bellafill® is the only long-term filler that’s FDA approved to treat distensible acne scars for up to one year. In just one office visit, you can safely treat your acne scars and leave feeling confident that you’ll look your best long-term.
Time of Treatment: Approximately 30 minutes.
Results: Depends on the severity of the scars, progressive results. Multiple sessions might be required.
Discomfort: 3
Enzymes
Advanced cocktail of active ingredients such as: hyaluronic acid, amino acids, vitamins, coenzymes, pepitos, collagen and glutathione. This cocktail reduces the appearance of fine lines and facial wrinkles by improving skin elasticity. It increases the production of collagen and elastin, which helps maintain the structure of the skin and thus delay the aging process. Lightens hyperpigmented areas and prevents the formation of new spots, in addition to nourishing and hydrating the skin.
Duration of Treatment: Approximately 15 minutes.
Results: One week after the treatment.
Anesthesia: No.
Follow up: 15 days.
Discomfort: 3.
Recomendation: 3 sessions. One every 15 days.
Epigenetics
It is services that allows for a more personalized and scientifically grounded approach to skincare and wellness, helping clients achieve optimal results based on their unique genetic and environmental backgrounds. For example: Combining traditional skincare with epigenetic insights provides a more holistic approach to beauty and wellness. In addition, it has long-lasting results by addressing the root causes of skin issues at a genetic level, offering treatments that can give more sustained results over the time. Also, epigenetic testing allows for highly individualized treatment plans such as supplements, nutrition, skincare routines, among others, which enhancing the effectiveness of our med spa services.
Duration of Treatment: Approximately 15 minutes.
Results: One week after the treatment.
Anesthesia: No.
Follow up: 15 days.
Discomfort: 2.