The holidays are a time to make everything around us merry and bright. But in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, we rarely find the time to apply that principle to ourselves. If you had plans to treat yourself with holiday skincare but let them fall by the wayside, it’s never too late to start!

Minimally invasive procedures like facial injectables can brighten up your look quickly, with low risk of side effects and minimal need for downtime. Simply come in for your procedure and leave our offices looking rejuvenated—it’s a fresh start for the fresh year!

What Are Facial Injectables?

Facial injectables are substances injected into or underneath the skin to rejuvenate or enhance one’s appearance.

Before the first injectable was introduced as an anti-aging treatment in the 1980s, the most popular ways to reverse signs of aging were surgery or resurfacing therapies, both of which require some amount of downtime. Injectables are a minimally invasive, low-downtime alternative to both. These treatments are roughly divided into:

Neuromodulators

Also known as neurotoxins, neuromodulators are mainly used for the treatment of wrinkles and furrows. These injectables work by temporarily relaxing facial muscles that cause fine lines and wrinkles. The active ingredient responsible for this effect is botulinum toxin, a potent neurotoxin that prevents the transfer of nerve signals within muscles.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are injectable implants used for a wide range of cosmetic purposes: smoothing out wrinkles, filling in hollows, correcting asymmetry, enhancing lips, etc. They include a range of substances that are injected underneath the skin. Some are temporary and work by attracting water, while others are semi-permanent and work by stimulating collagen production and adding immediate volume.

How Facial Injectables Can Brighten Your Look

Facial injectables have become quite popular over recent years, in part due to their convenience and ability to create natural-looking results. Unlike surgery and resurfacing procedures, injectables have fewer side effects and require little to no downtime. This makes them a great choice for brightening your look right before a special event.

Facial injectables can brighten up your look in the new year by:

• Smoothing out mild to moderate wrinkles
• Improve skin elasticity and correct sagging
• Minimize dark circles and under-eye bags
• Improve facial symmetry
• Lift the brows and cheeks
• Enhance the lips

While injectables often offer quick results, the full effect of some treatments can take several weeks to become noticeable. The duration of the results also varies significantly, ranging from three months to two years, which depends on the type of injectable used and the goal and area of treatment.

Why the New Year Is the Perfect Time for Injectables

Scheduling

During the hectic holiday season, many people want to look and feel their best. And that is precisely why plastic surgeons and aestheticians have their hands full around that time. With the new year in full swing, the busiest time has passed, and you may have an easier time securing an appointment.

Cold Weather

Some swelling and bruising can happen as a side effect of injectables, but this is often kept to a minimum during cold weather due to constriction of blood vessels.

Less Sunlight

After most cosmetic procedures, it’s advised to avoid direct sun exposure. The skin tends to be sensitive after such treatments, and exposing it to UV rays may put you at risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and other complications. Luckily, this risk is pretty low during the winter.

A Fresh Start

How we look can have a tremendous effect on how we feel. For some of us, a revitalized look may be the perfect motivation to start the year with more energy, more confidence and a positive outlook. And if one of your resolutions is to spend more time on self-care, a trip to your local medical spa could be just what the aesthetic doctor ordered.

Facial Injectables at Nouveau MedSpas

At Nouveau MedSpas, we offer a wide selection of injectables to our Gig Harbor clients. No matter if your goal is to reduce wrinkles, restore facial volume, plump the lips or general rejuvenation, our practitioners are here to help. Your options at our med spa include:

Neuromodulators

Neuromodulators are injectables containing botulinum toxin, a neurotoxin that can prevent and reverse wrinkles when injected into specific facial muscles. Neuromodulators are typically injected into the upper third face to smooth out forehead lines, frown lines and crow’s feet. At Nouveau MedSpas, we offer Botox Cosmetic and Xeomin, both of which have been FDA-approved.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers

HA fillers are the most popular type in use today. HA is a substance naturally occurring in the body known for its ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. Injected just beneath the skin, HA volumizes the skin, which not only reduces wrinkles but creates youthful plumpness. Our HA filler brands include Juvederm and Revanesse, both suitable for wrinkle reduction.

Radiesse

Radiesse belongs to a group of fillers called biostimulators. These fillers work by stimulating collagen and elastin production, naturally boosting the skin’s volume. After several weeks, you’ll notice gradual improvement in file lines, wrinkles and the overall look and feel of your skin. The active ingredient in Radiesse responsible for this is calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA).

Sculptra

Another biostimulatory filler that is available at our medical spa, Sculptra is FDA-approved for the treatment of wrinkles in the cheek area. It contains poly-L-lactic acid, which adds immediate volume to the skin but also boosts natural collagen production over time.

Ready to Freshen Up Your Look for the New Year?

If you are looking to greet the new year with a quick glow-up, why not try some of our injectables at Nouveau MedSpas in Gig Harbor? These treatments can erase wrinkles, boost skin elasticity and add volume where needed for a younger-looking you. Dr. Rubin is here to help you to start the New Year looking and feeling refreshed.

Schedule your consultation or call 253-617-3507 to learn more about how cosmetic injectables can transform your skin this winter.

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