The aging process comes with a variety of emotions, ranging from the self-assurance formed by life experiences to feelings of frustration over our changing appearances.
At The Well Westlake, we want each of our patients to feel confident in their own skin. With treatment options like Neurotoxins, Platelet-rich Plasma, Sculptra, and Dermal filler in Westlake, OH, our experts can help you age gracefully, so you can focus on life’s most important moments.
Keep reading to learn about our top anti-aging treatments at The Well Westlake. Ready to speak with one of our experts? Please visit our website or give us a call to schedule your initial consultation.
Why does our appearance change with age?
If you have noticed new wrinkles forming or your features starting to hollow out as you have gotten older, you are not alone. Here are the 2 main reasons why our appearances change with age.
Collagen and Elastin Loss
Produced naturally by the body, collagen and elastin proteins provide strength and elasticity to the skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Our bodies produce less of these proteins as we age, with women older than 60 experiencing the largest decline.
A variety of lifestyle factors also cause collagen and elastin to break down at a faster rate, including:
- Smoking – Nicotine constricts blood vessels near the skin’s surface to prevent the delivery of oxygen and nutrients.
- Eating too much sugar and refined carbohydrates – Sugar attaches to proteins to create advanced glycation end products, which are molecules that dry out and damage collagen proteins.
- Excessive UV light exposure – Sunlight damages collagen structures and causes wrinkles.All of these forms of collagen loss, particularly those from age, cause the skin to look aged, develop wrinkles, and become more fragile.
Fat Redistribution
As we age, our faces begin to appear sunken because we lose facial fat. Both facial fat pads and our skeleton shrink with age, creating a sagging appearance as our internal support diminishes.
Our facial fat pads also start to separate as the facial fat clumps up and shifts downwards, causing some areas to appear hollowed while leaving others looking bulgy. This particularly affects the lower half of the face, forming jowls and a double chin.
Anti-Aging Treatments at The Well Westlake
Though we cannot always control facial fat loss, our experts can help you age with confidence and restore volume. Here are our top anti-aging treatments at The Well Westlake.
Dermal Filler
Formulated with a hyaluronic acid base, dermal filler in Westlake helps turn back the clock by restoring the HA your body naturally produces less of over time. These injections also smooth static wrinkles, which are fine lines or deep set folds that stay visible even when your face is at rest.
We recommend using dermal fillers to address:
- Hollowed temples
- Jowls
- Neck bands
- Thin lips
- Recessed chin
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Nasal imperfections
- Marionette lines
Treatment Process
Before your treatment session, you first meet with one of our injectors to determine how dermal filler in Westlake, OH, can help you achieve your aesthetic goals. Your injector also conducts a facial examination, identifying ways to create a natural and youthful appearance.
From there, your injector cleanses your desired treatment area, marks your injection sites, and applies a topical numbing cream to minimize discomfort throughout your appointment. They then precisely place your filler injections, creating natural-looking enhancements and adding volume to your facial features.
You can expect your injection appointment to take 30 to 45 minutes to complete. Most dermal fillers last 6 to 12 months, so your provider may recommend additional maintenance treatments to prolong your results.
Sculptra
As our favorite bio-stimulating dermal filler in Westlake, Sculptra uses a poly-L-lactic acid base to smooth fine lines, wrinkles, and folds. Unlike regular dermal fillers, which simply fill hollowed facial features, Sculptra injections stimulate collagen production and further rejuvenate the skin.
At The Well Westlake, we typically use Sculptra to replenish:
- Cheeks – Firms the skin for a youthful face shape.
- Smile lines – Diminishes the appearance of the facial folds that form with age.
- Jawline – Carves a sharper profile and minimizes jowls.
- Temples – Restores volume to hollowed areas of the face.
- Buttocks – Fills hip dips to enhance natural contours.
- Arms – Addresses skin laxity when paired with Morpheus8
Treatment Process
Like with the treatment process for dermal filler in Westlake, OH, you first meet with one of our injectors to discuss how Sculptra can address your aesthetic concerns. They may also ask about your medical history, medications you are taking, and any allergies you have, so they can mitigate your risk of developing any side effects.
Once your injector cleans and numbs your treatment area, they inject the Sculptra filler underneath your skin with a small needle or canula. You may feel a slight pressure, but the topical anesthetic should minimize pain and discomfort.
We recommend undergoing 2 to 3 injection appointments over the course of a few months to create the best results. Many patients see results 6-weeks after their first treatment and optimal results about 6-weeks post final treatment. Most Sculptra results last up to 2 years.
Botox
Neurotoxins, including Botox and Dysport injections, block the nerve signals sent from the brain to facial muscles, preventing the formation of wrinkles and restoring a more youthful complexion. Unlike dermal filler in Westlake, Botox targets dynamic wrinkles, or the wrinkles formed from making facial expressions like smiling, laughing, or frowning.
Using an FDA-approved purified botulinum toxin, Botox can erase wrinkles in the following areas:
- Eyebrows
- Forehead
- Nose
- Around the eyes
- Lips
- Chin
- Neck
- Under arms for Hyperhidrosis
At The Well Westlake, we also offer other neurotoxins such as Dysport, and Daxxify injections to patients wanting to eliminate facial wrinkles. Your provider can tell you which wrinkle-relaxing injection best suits your needs during your initial consultation.
Treatment Process
You first kick off your Botox treatment experience by scheduling a consultation with one of our expert injectors. At this appointment, the 2 of you discuss the areas you would like to target with Botox and create your personalized treatment plan.
From there, your injector cleans your treatment area before expertly placing your Botox injections. You may feel a slight pinch as the injection needle goes below your skin. Most Botox treatment sessions take 30 minutes to complete and involve no downtime or recovery. It can take 2 weeks for Botox to fully kick in and to see the final results.
The number of Botox injections you need depends entirely on your unique aesthetic concerns. We recommend patients visit our office 3 to 4 times a year for ongoing injection appointments to maintain their results long term.
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections
If you have heard of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), you may already know about its powerful anti-aging and healing benefits. But if not, you might be wondering how it has helped countless patients achieve a youthful complexion.
Platelet-rich plasma consists of plasma (the liquid portion of blood) and platelets (a type of blood cell that plays a role in healing throughout the body). Platelets also contain growth factors, which trigger cell reproduction and tissue regeneration.
To create platelet-rich plasma, a provider takes your blood sample, places it into a centrifuge device to separate the platelets from other blood components, and concentrates the platelets within the plasma.
At The Well Westlake, we primarily inject these growth factor serums into the under-eye area to diminish dark circles and eye bags. This process boosts collagen production, naturally filling your under-eyes for a brighter, livelier look.
In addition to PRP injections for under-eyes, we also pair these growth factors with microneedling treatments and our hair restoration program. We recommend reaching out to your provider to learn how these additional treatment options can support your aesthetic needs.
Treatment Process
Like most other aesthetic treatments, you first schedule a consultation with one of our skin experts. During this discussion, your provider asks about your aesthetic concerns and provides an in-depth explanation of the treatment process. Be sure to alert your provider of your medical history and any medications you currently take.
At your PRP injection appointment, your provider first cleans your skin and applies a topical anesthetic to your under-eye area. You may feel a slight pinch as your provider injects the PRP solution under the skin in your treatment area, but most patients describe the treatment process as comfortable. Most PRP injection appointments take 1 hour to complete.
The number of recommended PRP injection appointments depends on the specific aging concerns you would like to address. Most patients undergo 3 treatment sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart to achieve optimal results. We recommend consulting your provider to learn more about the treatment process for microneedling with PRP and hair restoration injections.
Ageless Beauty Starts at The Well Westlake
Our experts firmly believe that you should not have to sacrifice your self-confidence to the aging process. If wrinkles or lost facial volume distract from your natural beauty, treatments like Botox, microneedling with growth factors, Sculptra and dermal filler in Westlake, OH, can reverse the effects of time.
Aging is a gift worth cherishing, and you deserve to feel great in the skin you are in. Visit our website or give us a call to start creating your best complexion yet.
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