Women's Top 10 Questions about Aesthetic Injectable Treatments*
They can be hard to ignore—the signs of aging most women notice first on their faces—"worry" lines, wrinkles, frowns. And, with new treatments known as noninvasive aesthetic injectable products and dermal fillers available to ease those signs of time, more women than ever before are considering their options.
The NWHRC recently surveyed over 1,000 women about the top 10 questions they have about these treatments. Learn more here about those questions—and their answers. Maybe your own question will be answered.
Coming soon, the NWHRC will feature in-depth content on noninvasive facial rejuvenation procedures, including what to expect, questions to ask your health care professional about the procedures, their safety, cost, benefits and risks and who is best qualified to perform them.
Are non-invasive aesthetic injectable products and dermal fillers safe?
Yes. If you're asking about "Botox," or another product known as "dermal fillers," such as Juvederm, which uses hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in your skin that adds volume and moisture, they are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This means that extensive clinical data on their safety and effectiveness was reviewed by the FDA prior to approval. In fact, Botox has been approved in the U.S. for more than 17 years to treat a variety of medical conditions.
How much do non-invasive aesthetic injectable treatments cost?
Cost varies across the country based on a number of factors, including the amount of product needed to achieve optimal results and the areas of the face that are treated.
Typically, the cost for these procedures range from $300 to $500 (Botox) and $400 to $800 for Juvederm, depending on how much product is used. Will the results look natural?
Physicians often will use multiple products, depending on the patients' needs. Botox is often used to relax the dominant frown muscles between the eyebrows, allowing the two vertical lines between the brows, often referred to as the "11," to temporarily diminish in appearance. Juvederm dermal fillers work differently, by instantly filling in and smoothing out wrinkles and folds that look like the parentheses along the side of your nose and mouth. The goal is to create a smooth, natural look and feel.
How long do non-invasive aesthetic injectable treatments last?
These treatments are temporary. Botox treatments can last from three to four months. Dermal fillers deliver sustained results for up to six months or longer.
Will my insurance cover the cost of non-invasive aesthetic injectable treatments?
Insurance providers do not typically cover cosmetic procedures, unless they're for therapeutic purposes. Botox, for example, can be used to correct primary axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive underarm sweating), and may be covered by some insurance carriers.
Are these injectable facial aesthetic treatments painful?
Some patients report minor discomfort at the time of injection. Talk with your physician about pain-reducing options, such as a numbing cream, which can be applied prior to your injection.
Is there scarring?
No. Injectable aesthetic procedures are non-invasive and do not result in scarring or hyperpigmentation in women of color.
How long do non-invasive aesthetic injectable procedures take?
Many non-invasive procedures can be performed quickly and require minimal down-time. Following a facial analysis by your physician, as well as a discussion of your desired outcomes, these procedures require only a brief in-office visit and take an average of 15 minutes to perform.
Do non-invasive aesthetic injectable procedures cause bruising or other side effects?
Some patients have reported minimal bruising around the injection site area following Botox treatment, while the most common side effects following injection are temporary eyelid droop and nausea.
In clinical trials for dermal fillers, most side effects were mild to moderate in nature, and lasted 7 days or less. The most common side effects include, but were not limited to, temporary injection site reactions such as redness, pain/tenderness, firmness, swelling, lumps/bumps, bruising, itching and discoloration.
For information on other possible treatment-related side effects, speak to your doctor.
Will my face still have expression?
Yes. But, it's important to find a physician with experience and a good track record with these techniques. Most important is that you do your homework and discuss your expectations with your physician. Be sure to describe your idea of an "optimal" result so he or she can help you be realistic about the end result. Also be sure to ask about any risks and common side effects you might experience.
*Based on results of a Harris Interactive® study from April 10-12, 2007 of a nationwide sample of 1,291 U.S. adult females aged 25 years and older.
Create Date: 5/7/07
Date Last Updated: 5/7/07
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