Botox® and Dermal Fillers

Q & A

Q:What are the qualifications of the injector?

A:Patricia Ritter is a Nurse Practitioner and she has been injecting for approximately 7 years. She is also a national trainer for Botox and dermal fillers and travels throughout the United States teaching and training physicians, plastic surgeons and nurses how to inject.

Dr. Flanagan is a physician and has approximately 2 years of training in Botox, fillers and lasers. He has also trained with Patricia


Q:What is Botox for?

A:Botox is used to relax the muscles such as frown lines, crows feet, forehead lines and more. The goal is to give you a more "rested appearance" not frozen.


Q:How much does Botox cost?

A:The cost depends on the number of units used. The average treatment cost is approximately $300 to $350.


Q:How often do I have to get treated?

A:If this is your first time you would get treated, follow up two weeks after treatment to be sure you are happy with the results and then make your next treatment appointment for 4 months later. The goal is to treat the areas optimally so that over time you need less Botox less often with optimal results.


Q:When will I see results?

A:Results are often seen within 3-5 days after treatment but can take up tp two weeks to see the final result.


Q:Are there any restrictions after getting injected?

A:Immediately after getting injected you cannot lay flat, work out or do anything where you are looking down for 4 hours.


Q:I have a big wedding, or event coming up in a few weeks or days.

A:It is recommended that you plan your injections at least 30-60 days before a big event. They way if you need a touch up or have other concerns, it can be corrected before your event date.


Dermal Fillers


Restylane and Juvederm - These soft tissue fillers are natural Hyaluronic acid which we all have in our bodies. Hyaluronic acid is what draws collagen, moisture and plumpness to our faces when we are younger but with aging, sun exposure and genetics it breaks down causing volume loss.


Q:Are the results immediate?

A:Yes, but with some fillers you can also see continuous improved results over time.


Q:Where can they be used?

A:After numbing these products are injected in order to correct the parenthesis around the side of the nose and mouth, help vertical lip lines, and build up cheek volume and lessen the hollowing under the eyes.


Q:What other fillers are there?

A:Radiesse - is calcium hydroxlyappetite, based from the natural collagen in bone. The product actually stimulates your own collagen and can last anywhere from 1 year to 18 months, Some results are seen immediately but best results are seen at two weeks and then 4 weeks as your collagen begins to grow.

Evolence - is a porcine collagen that just came out about 6 months ago it can last up to a year but is not recommended for everyone.


Q:What type of recovery time can I expect?

A:It depends on the filler used and you. We have a list of do's and don'ts we can provide at your consultation but most people are able to go about normal activities after injection.


Q:What is the cost?

A:This depends on the type of filler recommended and the amount used. A precise figure can be determined after a consultation, at which time more patient specific information can be considered.


Q:What other services do your injectors provide?

A:Sclerotherapy for leg veins - Results are seen within 4-6 weeks and most people usually get treated 1-2 times per year.

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