Facial Rejuvenation

Botox

Millions of people turn to Botox® to reduce the appearance of their facial lines and wrinkles. At Meshkin Medical in Newport Beach, Glendale, CA, and the Greater Irvine / Los Angeles area, Michael Meshkin, MD, and Alister Meshkin, MD, love nothing more than helping their patients regain their self-confidence and offer Botox injections so they can look as young as they feel. Call the nearest office or schedule your Botox consultation online today.

How does Botox smooth out lines and wrinkles?

Botox is a neuromodulator and temporarily reduces the appearance of facial lines and wrinkles by stopping the muscle movement that causes them.

When you squint or frown, your facial muscles create grooves that cause your skin to fold. As your skin loses its natural strength and elasticity due to collagen loss, the repetitive facial movements and folding of the skin create permanent lines and wrinkles around the eyes and forehead, including:

• Crow’s feet
• Frown lines
• Forehead wrinkles

Botox injections block the nerve signals that trigger the muscle movements, stopping the skin folding. Over time, your skin relaxes, and the lines and creases disappear.

What does it feel like to have Botox injections?

You may feel a slight pinch during your Botox injections at Meshkin Medical, but the pain is minimal and well-tolerated by most. The needle your provider uses for these injections is small, and treatment only takes a few minutes.

Most people don’t need any anesthetic when receiving Botox injections. If you’re sensitive to pain, your provider at Meshkin Medical can adjust your plan so you remain comfortable throughout your session.

You may have mild redness and swelling at the site of your injections, but you can return to your usual routine after. The team at Meshkin Medical recommends you wait at least two hours before engaging in intense cardiovascular exercise to reduce the risk of bruising. 

When can I expect to see results from Botox?

You may see improvements in your look within a day or two following your Botox injections at Meshkin Medical. However, it can take up to 30 days until you see the final results. 

Botox lasts up to three or four months. 

When is it safe to repeat Botox injections?

You can safely repeat your Botox injections as soon as you notice a return of your lines and wrinkles. Repeating these injections thins out the facial muscle and may prevent future lines and wrinkles, helping you maintain your youthful appearance.

Meshkin Medical has a MedSpa, where the team offers a number of aesthetic treatments, including dermal fillers and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Your provider may suggest combining treatments for more dramatic results. 

Call Meshkin Medical or use the online booking feature to request a consultation today.

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers instantly enhance your appearance and reduce some visible signs of aging with little to no downtime. Michael Meshkin, MD, and Alister Meshkin, MD, provide dermal fillers at Meshkin Medical’s MedSpa  in Newport Beach, Glendale, CA, and the Greater Irvine / Los Angeles area. The hair transplant experts offer dermal fillers so they can help you achieve all of your aesthetic goals. Call the nearest office or schedule your dermal fillers consultation online today.

What should I know about dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers are a non-surgical cosmetic treatment that adds volume under the skin, enhancing features, filling in lines, and restoring a more youthful appearance. 

Meshkin Medical uses the Restylane® line of dermal fillers. These fillers contain a hyaluronic acid (HA) gel. HA is a substance naturally found in your skin that helps retain water, keeping your skin hydrated and plump.

Dermal fillers rehydrate and plump up your skin to get the results you want. 

How can dermal fillers help me look younger?

Dermal fillers help you look younger by replacing age-related volume loss in your skin. 

As you get older, your skin loses its natural strength and plumpness due to declining collagen levels in the skin and the loss of the subcutaneous layer of fat. These changes make your skin thin and loose and more susceptible to sagging and wrinkling.

Meshkin Medical uses dermal fillers to:

• Smooth out lines around the mouth
• Lift sagging cheeks
• Fill in under eye hollows
• Plump up thin lips

The team can also use dermal fillers to smooth out depressed acne scars and create facial symmetry. 

What can I expect during dermal filler injections?

Your provider at Meshkin Medical customizes your dermal filler treatment plan after completing a thorough evaluation. They discuss the plan with you, including filler type, placement of the injections, and the number of syringes you need, so you know what to expect during your treatment.

While you relax in the MedSpa chair, your provider cleans your skin with an antiseptic agent and applies a numbing lotion to minimize discomfort. Then, they carefully inject the dermal filler into your skin and massage it into place. They repeat the injections as needed to get the look you want.

Dermal filler injections at Meshkin Medical take about an hour. 

When can I expect to see results from dermal fillers?

You can expect to see results from dermal fillers right away. You may have some redness and swelling at the site of your injections, but these side effects go away within a few days.

You can resume your usual routine after dermal fillers. However, the team at Meshkin Medical requests you skip any intense physical activities for two days to reduce the risk of bruising.

Dermal fillers last six or more months, depending on the site of the injections. 

The team at Meshkin Medical may suggest combining your dermal fillers with other MedSpa treatments, such as Botox® or platelet-rich plasma (PRP), to enhance your results.

To learn more about dermal fillers, call Meshkin Medical or book your consultation online today.