Botox, Restylane, and other fillers

Botox^®, Restylane^®, and Other Fillers

Not everyone is ready for, or even needs, a surgical procedure.  The most commonly performed procedures at Cosmetic Surgery Specialists are “lunchtime” injections of Botox^® and fillers to soften the appearance of aging.  Using this combination, we can dramatically improve a patient’s appearance, allowing you to return to work and activities immediately. The immediate gratification of a filler injection such as Restylane is often the “pick-me-up” needed to remove years from your appearance.

Botox^®

Botox^® injections are the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures in the world.  Why? Because it works extraordinarily well, with a remarkable safety profile.  There has never been a permanent side effect or complication with Botox^® injection.  It works by temporarily paralyzing the facial muscles which cause wrinkles or lines.  There is no single "cookbook" formula for Botox^® injection, and we address each patient individually.  The artistry of this treatment comes with the knowledge and skill of placing the right doses in precise locations to achieve your desired effect.

Dr. Brackup has been performing Botox^® in Bucks County for over 15 years, and performs more procedures than anyone in southeastern Pennsylvania.  Dr. Brackup is a member of the National Educational Faculty, with doctors coming from around the country to observe his injection techniques.

For additional information, please visit the official website of Botox® Cosmetic.

Restylane^® and Other Fillers

This is one of the most exciting advancements in the field of non-invasive facial enhancement.  Fillers are used to plump the skin, filling in wrinkles and folds that develop with age.  There are certain lines, primarily those of the mid and lower face, that cannot be treated with Botox^®.  For these areas, we use Restylane^® and other fillers.

Restylane^® injection has revolutionized the use of fillers, a market previously dominated by collagen.  Whereas collagen was processed from the skin of cows, Restylane^® is a highly purified sugar gel, hyaluronic acid, which is identical across all animal species.   This sugar is present naturally in our bodies, and is therefore well tolerated.  There are many advantages to this.  Unlike collagen, there is an extremely low risk of allergic reaction, so low in fact that we do not need to perform a skin test on you.  It lasts about 6 months,  significantly longer than the results we saw with collagen treatment.  Patients are enthusiastic about these results – immediate improvement with no downtime.  Just like with Botox^®, Dr. Brackup performs the most Restylane^® procedures in southeastern Pennsylvania. 

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There are a number of other filler substances currently available as well.  At Cosmetic Surgery Specialists, we have resisted the temptation to adopt a new product until the safety profile is well established.  At the time of your consultation we can discuss the pros and cons of the the multiple products currently available.  Some of the other fillers we commonly use include Perlane^®, Juvéderm™, Sculptra™, and Radiesse™.

For more information contact us.