BOTOX® Cosmetic & Nuceiva™

We pride ourselves in delivering natural and safe outcomes. At Cosmedica, we perform wrinkle smoother treatments to soften the lines and creases that give others the wrong impression while allowing the expressions that are a natural part of your personality to shine through. We take a conservative approach, and our injectors have a wealth of experience producing beautiful, natural-looking results.

BOTOX, Nuceiva, and dermal fillers are all safe, simple injectable treatments that effectively soften wrinkles; however, they work in different ways. Dermal fillers can replace lost volume under the skin to smooth out wrinkles from below immediately. As their name implies, these products essentially fill in wrinkles. BOTOX and Nuceiva treat wrinkles by stopping contractions of the muscles that create them, enabling the overlying skin to gradually smooth out.

Yes. It is safe to use BOTOX or Nuceiva in combination with injectable fillers, which is sometimes called a “liquid facelift.” Because these wrinkle treatments work in different ways, it is often beneficial to have them performed together to address multiple signs of aging at once. Fillers can restore lost volume to sunken or sagging cheeks and fill in folds around the mouth. BOTOX or Nuceiva can smooth out lines on the forehead and wrinkles around the eyes. Together, these complementary treatments may give you an even fresher, more rested appearance than when used on their own.

One of the many advantages of BOTOX or Nuceiva treatments is that you can return to work and other daily activities right afterward. For the first few hours after treatment, we recommend that you refrain from strenuous exercise, avoid putting pressure on treated areas, and keep your head elevated.

The improvements from BOTOX and Nuceiva treatments last about 3 to 4 months, dependent on the treatment area. Previous lines and wrinkles will gradually return naturally. You can maintain your refreshed look by visiting Cosmedica for regular maintenance treatments.

Yes, at Cosmedica we can create a customized treatment plan designed to address your specific skin concerns. For example, Dr. Weiglein may recommend laser skin resurfacing alongside injections of BOTOX and dermal fillers. A customized chemical or laser peel can also complement your BOTOX treatment.

BOTOX has become one of the most popular cosmetic procedures among men. Its popularity has even spawned a name: “Brotox.” Men are increasingly coming to Cosmedica for BOTOX and Nuceiva, fillers, or other nonsurgical treatments. Social media has helped normalize it, as sharing photos of yourself on professional and social sites has become commonplace. More and more men are choosing to get aesthetic treatments than in the past.

“Preventative BOTOX” or Nuceiva can delay the onset of wrinkles but not prevent them from ultimately developing. Some patients start getting the injections in their late 20s when they notice the earliest signs of wrinkles developing in the area of their eyes. Because BOTOX and Nuceiva minimize the appearance of wrinkles by limiting the movement of facial muscles, relaxing these muscles at an earlier age will help prevent the immediate development of wrinkles.

If you’re interested in preventative BOTOX, it’s best to begin injections at the earliest sign of expression lines, such as crow’s feet or worry lines. This often occurs in your late 20s or early 30s.