Your Questions, Answered

Frequently asked questions

Often called the “Liquid Facelift,” dermal fillers are Hyaluronic Acid (HA) in gel form. HA is a naturally occurring sugar that makes up skin structure. Along with Collagen and Elastin, HA can hold up to 1,000 times its molecular weight in water, making it a key player in soft, plump, smooth skin. Overtime, skin loses HA and ultimately, elasticity. When gravity takes over, precise injection of the filler will instantly add subtle volume to areas thinning with age and begin to replenish collagen naturally. We use Juvéderm & Restylane products, each with varying aesthetic outcomes. During your assessment, we will discuss your beauty goals and tailor recommendations to you.

Biostimulators are treatments that induce HA, Collagen, and Elastin production –either through a product, thermal energy, or your body’s own natural growth & healing factors. Since we lose 1% of collagen per year after the age of 25, we always recommend including a biotstimulatory treatment at least annually to recover and regenerate that natural depletion. At The Klinic, we offer medical-grade skincare and other biostimulating treatments– injectables, radiofrequency, microneedling, and laser treatments.

Botox, Xeomin, Jeuveau, and Dysport are brand names for a neuromodulating protein solution derived from Clostridium botulinum bacteria. They differ only slightly on the molecular level but work the same way: the protein derivative is highly diluted with saline and injected in small amounts to relax the muscle contraction that causes lines and wrinkles. The product is very safe and used on millions of people every year without consequence. There is no cost difference between the four, and we accept all product reward points.

  • If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding we wait to treat.
  • If you have any allergy to the product ingredients, including lidocaine, or an active infection at the injection site, we avoid associated treatments.
  • Those with certain neuromuscular or autoimmune should avoid certain treatments. Your clinician will always determine your candidacy at your initial assessment.
  • Those who want fillers need to avoid dental work and vaccinations 2 weeks before and after due to evidence of increased, delayed infection risk.

Botox

There is little to no downtime with Botox. It’s recommended to stay upright for 4 hours post procedure, avoid hats and headbands day-of, and avoid exercise for 24hrs while the product sets. There may be slight bruising at the injection site, which often resolves in a few days. Avoid facials and laser treatments for 2 weeks.

Fillers

There is minimal downtime with Fillers. Most commonly there’s slight bruising, swelling, and/or tenderness at the injection site for the first few days. It’s recommended to avoid exercise and prolonged pressure/stomach or side-sleeping 24hrs while the product initially sets. Avoid facials and laser treatments for 2 weeks.

Some fillers are immediately reversible if necessary. The body will naturally break them down in 6-24 months depending on the product and your metabolism. Botox is not immediately reversible, but will typically wear off in about 3—4 months.
No. Most people like the results of Botox and will keep doing it. The more consistently Botox is used, the less frequently it is needed. However, should you stop, there is no long term effect or repercussion from use.

The FDA recommended amount of wrinkle relaxers for the upper face is 64 units. When treating the full face and neck, it is not uncommon to receive upwards of 180 units safely and effectively.

Below, you will find the typical range for Botox units based on the affected area:

Forehead: 10-20 units

Brow line: 15-30 units

Brow lift: 10u

Crow’s feet: 15-25 units

Nasal slimming: 8-80u

Lower Face: 10-25u

Nefertiti Neck Lift: 15-60u

Skin tightening: highly variable by area

TheraTox (for pain): highly variable by area

*These numbers are common ranges but depend on age, gender (men often need more), lifestyle, wrinkle characteristics, and skin type. No patient or anatomy are the same; accurate numbers will be personalized to you at the time of assessment.

Most procedures are comfortable or tolerable. In fact, many people do not even feel the Botox injections. Slight discomfort is possible with fillers but typically very well tolerated due to their Lidocaine component. We also offer topical and injectable anesthesia whenever possible.

You will be asked to fill out a medical history and consent for treatment and medical photography. Photos are helpful to document/compare your before and after results and will be limited to medical records unless permission is granted. If it’s your first visit, we will spend about 50% of our time doing an individualized assessment and creating a treatment plan with you and for you, using your goals & our medical expertise. You can expect natural-looking results and a systematic process focused on preventative & reparative skin health at the forefront.

Aesthetic treatments should NOT look unnatural when done well, over time, with a focus on the integrity of skin foremost. With personalized assessment, a multi-modality approach, and expertise of skin health, anatomy, and injection technique, your results should ALWAYS look like a refreshed version of YOU. Our intention at The Klinic is never to change you–aging is already doing that. We aim for full satisfaction of results by starting our treatments as conservatively as desired/recommended and always welcome questions and feedback throughout the process.

Often called the “liquid facelift,” dermal fillers are Hyaluronic Acid (HA) in gel form. HA is a naturally occurring sugar that makes up skin structure. Along with Collagen and Elastin, HA can hold up to 1,000 times its molecular weight in water, making it a key player in soft, plump, smooth skin. Overtime, skin loses HA and ultimately, elasticity. When gravity takes over, precise injection of the filler gel will instantly add subtle volume to problem areas thinning with age and begin to replenish collagen naturally. We use Juvéderm products, each with varying aesthetic outcomes. During your consultation, we will discuss your beauty goals and tailor recommendations to you.
Botox, Xeomin, and Dysport are brand names for a neurotoxin protein solution derived from Clostridium botulinum bacteria. They differ only slightly on the molecular level, but work the same way: the protein derivative is highly diluted with saline and injected in small amounts to relax the muscle contraction that causes lines and wrinkles. The product is very safe and used on millions of people every year without consequence. There is no cost difference between the three.
  • If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, avoid these products–they have not been studied in these populations.
  • If you have any allergy to the product ingredients, including lidocaine, or an active infection at the injection site, avoid these procedures.
  • Those with neuromuscular disorders should avoid Botox.
  • Those who want fillers need to avoid dental work and vaccinations 2 weeks before and after.

Botox

There is little to no downtime with Botox. It’s recommended to stay upright for 4 hours post procedure, avoid hats and headbands day-of, and avoid exercise for 24hrs while the product sets. There may be slight bruising at the injection site, which often resolves in a few days. Avoid facials and laser treatments for 2 weeks.

Fillers

There is minimal downtime with Fillers. Most commonly there’s slight bruising, swelling, and/or tenderness at the injection site for the first few days. It’s recommended to avoid exercise and prolonged pressure/stomach or side-sleeping 24hrs while the product initially sets. Avoid facials and laser treatments for 2 weeks.

Some fillers are immediately reversible if necessary. The body will naturally break them down in 6-24 months depending on the product and your metabolism. Botox is not immediately reversible, but will typically wear off in about 3—4 months.

Fillers

Immediately! However, the product may take 3-4 weeks to fully settle.

Botox

Some may see results in as little as a few days, but full results can take up to 2 weeks for the desired relaxation effect.

No. Most people like the results of Botox and will keep doing it. The more consistently Botox is used, the less frequently it is needed. However, should you stop, there is no long term effect or repercussion from use.

Below you will find the typical range for Botox units based on affected area:

Forehead: 10-20 units

Brow line: 15-30 units

Crow’s feet: 15-25 units

*These numbers are common ranges, but depend on age, gender (men often need more), lifestyle, wrinkle characteristics, and skin type. No patient or facial anatomy are the same; accurate numbers will be personalized to you at time of consult.

The procedures are near painless! In fact, many people do not even feel the Botox injections. Slight discomfort is possible with fillers, but typically very well tolerated due to their Lidocaine component. Topical numbing is also available.
Anyone over 18 years old, not pregnant/ breastfeeding, or with an ingredient allergy.
You will be asked to fill out a short medical history and consent to treat and take photos. Photos are helpful to document/compare your before and after results and will be limited to medical documentation unless permission is granted. Next, we will review your history and conduct a 5-10 minute consultation to tailor your treatment with your goals in mind, medical expertise, and professionalism. You can expect natural results that never look fake or like you’ve had “work done.” From there Botox will take about 20 more minutes (30 mins total) and fillers about 30 more minutes (45 mins total).
Fillers and Botox should not look unnatural, only rejuvenate a refreshed version of yourself. With personalized consultation, expertise of anatomy and injection, your treatment should ALWAYS look natural and like YOU. Our intention at KMA is never to change you–after all, you are already amazing! We aim for full satisfaction of results by starting our treatments as conservatively as desired/recommended and always welcome questions and feedback. See our gallery for an example of a subtle lip enhancement for a youthful boost!

Klinic

[Clinic] / noun

The word ‘klinic’ derives from the Ancient Greek word κλίνειν (klinein) meaning ‘bedside art’.
Call Now Button