What to Know Before Your First Injectable Treatment at Basile Plastic Surgery & Wellness
Choosing an injectable treatment is an exciting step toward achieving a smoother, more youthful appearance. At Basile Plastic Surgery & Wellness, Dr. Basile and his team provide a variety of safe, effective options to help patients smooth wrinkles, restore volume, and enhance facial contours. Whether you are considering dermal fillers or cosmetic injections, understanding the process can help you feel confident and prepared.
How Injectables Work to Refresh Your Appearance
Injectables are a category of cosmetic procedures that use carefully formulated injectable substances to improve facial features and rejuvenate the skin. Some treatments, like Botox, temporarily relax the muscles that cause facial wrinkles such as frown lines, nasolabial folds, smile lines, and marionette lines. Others, such as fillers, inject gels made from materials like hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite, or poly L-lactic acid to add volume, smooth lines, and enhance the skin’s hydration and elasticity in various areas of the body. Because every patient’s facial anatomy is unique, Dr. Basile customizes each outpatient procedure to create natural-looking results that complement your facial contours.
Popular Injectable Treatments We Offer
Botox®
Botox® is one of the most well-known injectable treatments for reducing facial wrinkles caused by repetitive expressions. It’s especially effective for frown lines, forehead creases, and crow’s feet. For those who are starting to see fine lines or wrinkles forming through the upper face, neuromodulators like Botox may be the right solution.
Juvéderm
The Juvéderm family of dermal fillers work by using hyaluronic acid to restore volume, smooth lines, and enhance facial contours. These fillers are commonly used in the lips, cheeks, and around the mouth. We offer several variations of the Juvéderm family, including the following.
- Voluma: Juvéderm Voluma is specifically formulated for volume restoration in the midface. By lifting and defining the cheeks, Voluma enhances and balances overall facial anatomy.
- Volbella: Juvéderm Volbella is a dermal filler tailored for the lips and delicate lines around the mouth. It can add volume while maintaining a soft, natural feel.
- Skinvive™: Skinvive is a first-of-its-kind injectable treatment that improves skin hydration and smoothness from within. By using hyaluronic acid, Skinvive helps patients feel hydrated and refreshed.
Kybella
An FDA-approved injectable, Kybella works by breaking down fat cells in the double chin to improve your facial contours and create a more defined profile without surgery. Thousands experience a “turkey neck” appearance, which could be caused by genetics, weight gain or loss, or other factors. Kybella specializes in eliminating the cells and removing them naturally through the body.
miraDry
Excessive underarm sweating can be frustrating. miraDry is a non-surgical treatment that targets sweat and odor glands, providing long-lasting relief. If you’re looking for a permanent solution to excessive sweat, miraDry may be the right choice for you.
RHA Collection
The RHA Collection of dermal filler injections is designed to adapt to the natural movement of your face, making them excellent for dynamic areas of the face, where flexibility and softness are key. There are 3 levels of RHA fillers and the right choice for you is dependent on your overall needs.
- RHA® 2: Used to soften expression lines around the mouth and enhance lip shape
- RHA® 3: Used in moderate to severe nasolabial folds and facial wrinkles to fill and smooth deeper lines
- RHA® 4: Used to add volume to the face to restore a more youthful contour
Recovery and Aftercare Tips for Lasting Results
One of the main benefits of injectable treatments is that recovery is typically minimal. Some swelling or mild discomfort may occur, but most patients return to normal activities the same day. Keeping your skin hydrated, avoiding strenuous activity for a short period, and protecting your face from direct sunlight are simple but important steps in the process of healing.
When to Refresh
The longevity of filler injections and Botox depends on factors like the substance used, your body’s metabolism, and the area treated. Botox results usually last three to four months, while dermal fillers can last six months to two years depending on the type, placement, and aesthetic goals. Our accredited team will help you determine when it is time to schedule your subsequent injections to maintain optimal results.
Visit Us for a Consultation
If you are considering cosmetic injectables to enhance your look, schedule a personalized consultation at Basile Plastic Surgery & Wellness. Dr. Patrick Basile and his team will take the time to understand your goals, review your medical history, and design a treatment plan that addresses your unique facial anatomy. With advanced techniques and a commitment to natural-looking results, you can trust our team to help you achieve refreshed facial contours and a radiant, confident appearance.
Dr. Patrick L. Basile is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Jacksonville Beach, FL. He has worked with the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, which became the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center where he became the Assistant Chief of Plastic Surgery and the Director of Microsurgery. He joined the faculty at Johns Hopkins University and the University of Pittsburgh. He participates in annual humanitarian cleft lip and palate efforts as well. Dr. Basile has been acknowledged in numerous magazines, newspapers, books, and on television. He has won multiple awards over the years, and has a rating of 4.7 out of almost 300 reviews.
