Below are the Top 10 Most Popular Botox injection sites. (How many of these have you tried?)

One caveat: As with any aesthetic treatment, results are only as good as the hands and brain injecting you. Please make sure to only receive treatment with experienced and well-qualified providers. On average, Botox treatments last around 3-months however this varies between people and some may get longer or shorter lasting results.

1. Around the Eyes

 (This area is often referred to as “Crow’s Feet”.)

Crow’s feet can be one of the first signs of aging, and this area is usually one of the first areas that clients want to treat. These dynamic wrinkles form from repeated movements; such as squinting and smiling. Lines and wrinkles around the eyes usually start to appear in your 20s because the skin around the eyes is so thin and delicate.

For crow’s feet Botox treatment in Philadelphia, you may need 5 to 15 units of Botox per side. On average, results should last between three and four months.

2. Forehead

When the average person thinks about Botox, they most often associate it with the forehead. Horizontal lines across your forehead come from smiling, frowning, and many other expressions, but Botox injections can significantly erase these lines.

In this area, most people need 10 to 30 units of Botox, and results usually last around three months.

3. Between the Eyebrows

The area between the eyebrows is called the glabella, and the lines that form here are known as glabellar lines or 11’s (because they can resemble the number). These lines can make you look tired or angry, making this an extremely popular Botox treatment area.

You will need 10 to 25 units for glabellar lines, with results usually lasting three months.

4. Upper Eyebrow

Another of the most common places to get Botox on face wrinkles is the upper eyebrow. When you get Botox injections there, the results can mimic those of a mini eyebrow lift because it can counteract the muscles that cause your upper eyelids to droop.

You may need two to five units on each side of the upper eyebrow, and on average results last around three months.

5. “Bunny Lines”

Another hot wrinkle-area we commonly treat are the lines on either side of your nose that appear when you scrunch yp your face, commonly referred to as “bunny lines’ and technically known as nasalis lines. (In some cases, these lines can extend all the way to the lower eyelid.)

Most people need between 5 and 10 units per side to treat bunny lines, and results often last around three months.

6. Dimpled Chin

If you have a dimpled chin, these marks can worsen as you age because the muscles in the area can become more active. Blessedly, Botox can smooth out the area.

You may need between 2 and 6 units of Botox for a dimpled chin. Injections for this site are one of the longest-lasting options, with many people enjoying results for up to five months.

7. Smile Lines

Botox injections can also help with the smile-lines that form around your mouth. These lines can extend downwards toward the jaw, giving you a droopy look and even making you appear sad or angry when at rest. Injections at the site can help to lift up the corners of your mouth, and help you look refreshed and happier.

Most people need between 3 and 6 units on each side for smile lines, and you can smile about these results for about 3-months.

8. Neck

If you have abysmal platysmal bands that stick out of your neck, Botox injections can greatly help. (To check yourself for this, look in the mirror and clench your jaw. You may be surprised at what you see pops-out.) For neck lines, each “band” may require 10-units to quiet down. The results usually last around 3-months.

9. Gummy Smile

If you show a lot of your gums when you smile, carefully placed Botox treatments can prevent your upper lip from raising beyond your teeth.

To resolve this issue, you may need between two and four units and results can around three months.

10. Lip Flip

A Botox lip flip can be done on its own or with fillers. It allows you to get the look of a fuller upper lip by rolling the pink part of your lip outward. (This can also help the fine lines above your lip to disappear.)

You may need about 4-units for a Botox lip flip, depending on whether you use fillers too or just Botox the results can last anywhere from two to five months.

At About Face Skin Care, our team of top-notch injectors have advanced experience with Botox, Dysport, Jeuveau and Daxxify. Combined our 3 injectors have over 30-years experience, and the About Face team exists to help allow you to present the best version of yourself to the world. 

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Whether you choose our team at About Face Aesthetics or another practice, here’s how you can gauge the best practices that offer facial fillers and discover which ones are right for you.

1) Check If They Have Options

While every practice may not publicly list their filler brands or formula choices, it’s important to ask your injector if they have multiple options. By having different options, they can cater to your specific needs and ensure that you achieve the best results possible.

Good practitioners will talk with you during your consultation and explain every filler option they have and why it may or may not be a good fit for you. This is also a good litmus test to get an idea of a provider’s experience level.

2) Ask If They Are Board-Certified

Injectables like fillers can cause a litany of aesthetic complications when administered by an inexperienced and uncertified injector. No matter where you get filler, make sure to check that your injector is board certified. If not, it can lead to even bigger health issues later down the line.

3) See Their Before & After Photos

When looking for facial fillers near you in Center City Philadelphia, it’s best to ask an injector to see their before and after photos. A good practitioner will have a lot of comparison photos showcasing their work. But take them with a grain of salt, since some practitioners can alter their photos to make it seem like their treatments deliver more dramatic results than they actually do.

4) Ask About The Timeline of Your Results

Many practitioners will say that you will see results immediately after getting fillers, and while this is true, it’s also a bit more complicated than that. Fillers will deliver an immediate lift to your features, but you can also experience mild swelling so that what you look like Day 1 post-treatment might vary from what you looked like leaving the office. T

he right practitioners will tell you when to expect your results to settle (this can vary from 2 to 4 weeks) and help to keep your expectations realistic and appropriate.

Find Your Filler

Finding the best injector or facial filler near you in Central City doesn’t have to be difficult. At About Face, we put you at the forefront of your care, ensuring you receive high-quality treatments in a safe and comfortable space. Find out if fillers are the right option for you by either using our virtual consultation tool, or schedule an in-person consultation with our experienced and certified providers.

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Whether you’ve never gotten fillers or you’ve been going for years, here is what you’ll experience when you visit About Face.

1. You’ll Receive High-Quality Care

Our team at About Face is expertly trained to deliver high-quality and safe treatment. We undergo thorough training for injectables to ensure we can achieve subtle but noticeable results while still maintaining the highest levels of safety. We have also designed our treatment rooms to be comfortable and friendly, enhancing your beauty in a friendly and welcoming space.

2. We Make Your Goals Our Goals

Our provider treats every patient on an individual level. Whether you want to target under eye wrinkles, hollow cheeks, sagging skin, or any other aesthetic concern, our team will do everything they can to help you achieve your goals. They work closely with you to create a personalized plan that can include facial fillers, wrinkle relaxers, and other treatments to ensure you can feel confident and beautiful in your skin.

3. Honesty Is Our Best Policy

We’re not here to sell you a treatment you don’t need. We focus on educating our patients so they can make decisions about their treatments based on scientific studies and real results. We’ll let you know what treatments we think would work best for you, helping you find the right solutions to your concerns, but the final decision is always yours.

Explore Your Options

Still not sure about your treatment after reading our guide to dermal fillers? That’s okay—we can help you personalize your care to your needs. Find out if dermal fillers are right for you using our virtual consultation tool or by scheduling a consultation with one of our providers. Explore your options and discover the solution for your skin.

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Here, we’ll talk about how aging can affect your eyes and how you can improve your appearance with under eye filler. Philadelphia is a location that offers great benefits such as historical sites, amazing restaurants, AND high-quality med spa treatments will leave you feeling rejuvenated and looking beautiful.

Common Eye Concerns

Common aesthetic eye concerns can include wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles, and deep grooves. The skin around the eyes is the most delicate and reactive on the face, and there are many reasons why the eyes might not look the way you would like. These are the most common causes:

Genetics

Your body naturally produces collagen and elastin—two proteins responsible for repairing and strengthening your skin’s cellular structure. However, your genetics determine how much of these proteins your body makes. Your genetics also predetermines how deep-set your eyes might be, or how prone you may be to allergies, eye hollowing, darkness, puffiness, etc.

Lifestyle Choices

Lifestyle choices like your sleep schedule, diet, exercise regimen, and smoking and drinking habits can all affect your skin, especially manifesting in the skin around your eyes. Poor lifestyle choices can cause and exacerbate dark circles, wrinkles, eye bags, and fine lines around your eyes.

Poor Skincare

Poor at-home skincare can also impact the appearance of the skin around your eyes. If your skincare routine isn’t optimized for your personal skin type, then the products you use can make skin conditions worse and cause premature signs of aging.

Aging

Our skin naturally starts lowering our production of collagen and elastin as we age. Typically, we begin to produce less and less collagen starting in our mid-20’s, and then lose about 1% of collagen production every year beginning around the age of 40.

How Fillers Can Help

Most dermal-fillers are created using hyaluronic acid, which is a substance your body naturally produces. It provides essential support for your skin’s ability to retain moisture, making your skin healthy, smooth, and flexible.

By injecting filler into specific areas of your face, our providers can help restore lost volume while also increasing your body’s natural collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production. This not only delivers instant results, but gives your body everything it needs to maintain those results for a long time.

The additional collagen and elastin your body makes will repair any damage done to the cellular structure of your skin, and then strengthen that structure to maintain your skin’s smooth, healthy appearance.

We understand that you may be hesitant to have a needle anywhere close to your eyes. But our injectors have undergone extensive training for injections like under eye filler in Philadelphia. They understand exactly what areas of your face to target so they can address your specific needs.

But, dermal-filler injections under the eyes is not a helpful treatment for everyone, even though it’s such a common concern. Your provider will assess you and make the best recommendations, but the decision about whether or not under-eye filler will be helpful for you will be largely dependent on your anatomy.

Wrinkles

Fillers can target wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes, filling in hollow spaces and loose skin to create a more youthful and rested complexion. Once it’s in your skin, the hyaluronic acid then also increases collagen and elastin production to maintain your results and keep your bright appearance. (Neurotoxin injections like Botox can also help with this. Your provider will let you know!)

Dark Circles

Dark circles appear when the skin underneath your eyes becomes thin, making the blood vessels underneath more visible. Filler can increase the volume in the skin under your eyes, creating more space between the surface of your skin and the darker blood vessels. As a result, any dark circles you get are less frequent and less prominent. (Treatments like EZGel can also dramatically improve this concern, your provider will let you know when they see you.)

Deep Grooves

Under-eye hollows and deep grooves can also be improved with under eye filler in Philadelphia. Filler not only adds volume to create a more energetic appearance, but can also improve your skin texture and color by increasing collagen and elastin production. (This is another common under-eye concern that treatments like EZGel can dramatically improve, however your provider will be the best source of recommendations when they see you.)

How to Avoid Under Eye Wrinkles

We can provide under eye filler in Philadelphia to reverse wrinkles and other eye concerns, but how do you prevent undereye wrinkles from forming? You can take some steps in your daily life to slow down the progression of under eye wrinkles.

Maintain Good Skin Care

Having the proper skincare regimen can help your skin retain moisture. Everyone’s skin is different, so make sure you’re using the right products to help you fight off the signs of aging. At About Face, our team can examine your skin and help you determine your skin type to match the best products for your specific concerns.

Avoid Alcohol & Tobacco

Alcohol and tobacco products dehydrate your body, and dehydration causes your skin to show premature signs of aging. Limiting the amount of alcohol and tobacco products you consume will help maintain moisture within your skin.

Exercise Regularly

Exercise helps every aspect of your health—including your skin! Exercising increases circulation and blood flow to the skin. This delivers more oxygen and nutrients to your skin cells, keeping them healthy and ensuring you can enjoy smoother, younger-looking skin for years to come.

Maintain a Healthy Diet

Eating a healthy, balanced diet is also vital for maintaining healthy skin. Our food is our main source of nutrients, and the only way to get the right nutrients is to eat the right foods. To maintain healthy skin, you need to limit overly processed, modified, sugary foods and focus on eating the best balance of vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy that you can.

Get Plenty of Sleep

Did you know that getting less sleep means you’re hurting your skin’s ability to heal and regenerate itself? After about 6 days of sleep deprivation, our skin begins to rapidly lose elasticity, creating wrinkles and sagging skin that age your appearance.

Stay Hydrated

Staying hydrated is key to maintaining healthy, youthful skin. Your body needs water to operate at its best, and a healthy body encourages healthy skin. When your skin has everything it needs, including the proper amount of hydration, it will make the effects of any treatments or products you use that much better.

(A quick hydration-trick: you should drink half your weight, in ounces. So for the sake of easy math, someone who weighs 140-pounds should drink 70-ounces of water a day.)

The Importance of Skincare

Getting under eye filler in Philadelphia will help with your aesthetics concerns for your undereyes, but skincare may be just as important for maintaining your results. Think of skincare like caring for your teeth—you go to the dentist every 6 months for a checkup and a deep cleaning, then you brush and floss every day to maintain your teeth and gum health.

When caring for your skin, the same logic applies. You might visit an aesthetician occasionally for an assessment and treatments, but you need to maintain your skin’s health everyday by using the appropriate skincare.

At About Face Aesthetics, we offer ColoreScience, SkinBetter, Plated by Rion, SkinMedica, Latisse, Upneeq, Alastin and private-label products to help enhance and maintain your skin and aesthetic goals. During your consultation, your provider can talk with you specifically about skincare and help you determine the right products for your skin type and concerns.

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand if you have a lot of questions about getting under eye filler in Philadelphia. Here are the most common questions we receive about filler—along with our answers.

What is the difference between filler and Botox?

Fillers and Botox are both injectables that treat wrinkles, but they do so differently. Fillers treat static wrinkles, or wrinkles that are caused by skin laxity. They do this with hyaluronic-acid based gel that you can inject under the skin. This gel replaces volume loss, and lifts sagging skin to create a smoother, younger-looking complexion.

Botox treats dynamic wrinkles, which are wrinkles that are caused by repeated muscle movements creating indents in the skin over time. During Botox treatment, a provider injects a small and refined dose of the neurotoxin Botulinum A into the small muscles in your face that cause dynamic wrinkles.

The neurotoxin temporarily pauses muscle movement to stop and reverse those wrinkles without taking away your ability to make your natural facial expressions.

How long do dermal-fillers last?

The longevity of your filler depends on what type of filler you receive, but many of our patients find that their fillers will last anywhere between 6 and 12 months. Creating an at-home routine with medical-grade skincare products will help make your results last longer.

Are dermal-fillers painful?

No, dermal-fillers are not painful. You may feel a slight pinch when your injector inserts the needle into the treatment site, but otherwise you should be relatively comfortable when you get under eye filler in Philadelphia.

(Most dermal-fillers are premixed with a little bit of lidocaine to add comfortability, and our Philadelphia dermal-filler injectors have a lot of tricks up their sleeves to make the treatment process as easy on you as possible.)

Am I a good candidate for fillers?

Not everyone is a good candidate for under eye filler. Philadelphia has a lot of med spas offering filler, but your About Face provider will discuss your medical history, assess your current anatomy and concerns, review your desired goals, timeline, and budget, and perform all due diligence to make sure that under eye filler is the best option for you. Your provider might recommend other under eye treatment options for treatment if you have certain situations / conditions like:

• Are pregnant or breastfeeding
• Have a bleeding disorder
• Have an infection or illness
• Have certain skin diseases
• Have open sores or active acne
• Have a history of cold sores

Do you offer options for fillers?

Yes, there are different brands of fillers, each specifically designed to target a unique concern. You and your provider can discuss your options during your consultation, and they can help you determine which of our offered fillers would work best for you.

See Smoother, Brighter Skin

It’s time to look refreshed and energized when you look in the mirror. You can try our virtual consultation tool to get personalized recommendations for treatments under eye filler. You can also schedule an in-person consultation with one of our expert providers. They will help you create a personalized care plan that addresses your unique concerns.

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In roughly an hour, we can safely and effectively tweak our appearance to better meet our desired results; whether that’s overall rejuvenation, contouring, adding volume to lips, etc.

Due to this ability to customize our appearances in a safe and satisfactory way, and immediately boost our self-esteem — filler injections in Philadelphia continue to grow drastically in popularity and demand.

When done correctly, filler-injections in Philadelphia:

• Provide immediate results and gratification.
• Plump the skin in a way that is not attainable through any other option. (No skincare product can add the volume that fillers can, and although laser treatments and surgery can drastically tighten skin — dermal-filler injections are the easiest way to add natural-looking volume to the face.)
• Look completely natural! (Good injections should look like NO injections. The treatment should allow you to look and feel better, but in an ideal world your friends and family should not be able to pinpoint exactly what has changed about you.)

However, even though dermal-filler injections in Philadelphia are more popular than ever, there remains a stigma (for some) regarding the treatments.

It is easy to hear the words Botox or Filler and instantly conjure the scarily-altered faces of some famous celebrities that barely look like themselves (or human, for that matter) anymore. Natural was definitely not the look they were going for, and these plasticky, waxy, obviously over-done faces prevent a lot of people from moving forward with truly exploring the anti-aging and beauty options available to them.

The great news?

Even though the vast majority of people LOVE their filler results, *IF* for whatever reason you HATE the way your results look you have many options to correct / erase the problematic area. (The fact that these injections are not permanent usually helps provide great peace-of-mind for first-timers who are nervous about what to expect.)

Let’s pretend that you just got your lips injected to perfect your pout, and at first glance it appears that your results end up more Kylie circa 2018 than Kylie 2024.

What do you do?

Honey, rest assured. You’ve got options.

1. Have Patience

When you’re in the midst of super-swollen lips, “patience” is the last word of advice you want to hear. But realistically, if it has been less than 48-hours since your injections and things look bigger than expected, asymmetrical, feels bumpy, whatever, try your best to NOT FREAK OUT.

Take a few deep breaths, and remind yourself that swelling does not always occur evenly, and until all swelling dissipates it is impossible for you to evaluate your results.

We can sympathize first-hand: the first few days after injections can be really annoying.

But, we promise: the swelling will be over before you know it, and your results will (likely) make you happy enough to mitigate any brief swelling. (If the swelling is super problematic for you, taking an OTC anti-inflammatory such as Aleve can help, and icing the treatment area may help provide some relief.)

Everyone heals differently, but your body can need up to 2-weeks to fully integrate the injected product. Patience is vital during this process.

However if ample time goes by and you still feel over-inflated or crooked?

2. Filler Massage

The dermal-filler used on you will remain somewhat malleable for about a month after it has been injected. If you think that your filler has migrated to unwanted areas or is not as smooth as you would like, massage is always an option. Your treatment provider should be able to use their fingers to gently coerce the product back to where it should be, and teach you how to do it yourself if any additional spot-massaging is needed in the future.

(Why does product-migration happen? Surprisingly, if your product moves after it has been injected, it is NOT necessarily because the injector did something wrong. The younger the patient is, the stronger the facial muscles are, and sometimes the muscles can pull the filler into areas other than where it was injected. Do not worry though, unruly product usually can be massaged into obedience.)

If massage does not work? ??

3. Dissolving Filler 

As long as you were injected with a filler that is hyaluronic-acid based (and most of them are; including Restylane, Restylane Lyft, Restylane Silk, Juvederm Ultra, Juvederm Ultra Plus, and Juvederm Voluma) you always have the nuclear option: the filler can be dissolved away with Hyaluronidase.

This will allow you to return to baseline like the whole thing never happened.

Hyaluronidase is an injectable enzyme that is sent to wherever the unwanted filler is. This enzyme breaks-down hyaluronic-acid and basically undoes the filler treatment. These injections are usually the last resort because there can be bruising and swelling associated with Hyaluronidase, but knowing that this option exists makes patients feel a lot better. If they HATE their injections, they have recourse.

Additionally, just like the filler-injections themselves are completely customized per patient, your Hyaluronidase injections will also be adjusted per your needs. For example, if you want to just take the size of your lips down a little bit without dissolving everything, you can utilize Hyaluronidase to just make tiny tweaks.

4. Selecting the RIGHT Provider for YOU

It goes without saying that putting your face in the hands of an experienced injector should be the first step you take before committing to any procedure. If you meet with an injector and feel any sense of uncertainty or unease DO NOT get treated by them! These are procedures that are supposed to make your life better and happier, and this a medical procedure that comes with it’s own sets of risks. There are enough treatment providers out there to allow you to be as picky as you want until you find the person who meshes best with you, and your face should not be a practice or test site for a newbie.

Treating with someone you trust (and like) will make everything better for you. You will feel more comfortable from the get-go, and if you should have any complications you will be dealing with someone you like and trust to treat the situation appropriately.

At About Face Aesthetics in Philadelphia, our team of injectors are extremely experienced, educated, nuanced and skilled in achieving the look-amazing-in-a-natural-way aesthetic. They focus on safety and patient outcome, as you can see from our verified patient reviews. To book an appointment with one of our Injector Maestros, please click here.

FYI: Dermal Fillers that can NOT be dissolved

Fillers made with poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra) or calcium-based microspheres (Radiesse) are not permanent but because they are not hyaluronic-acid based they are not as easily reversible as the Restylane and Juvederm families.

Radiesse is a filler-like substance that is injected deep into the skin to volumize deep wrinkles and other areas that have lost significant volume. The calcium-based microspheres in Radiesse are injected using a gel formula, and once injected, there is no counteracting antidote.

The Poly-L-lactic acid in Sculptra is a synthetic gel made with lactic acid, which is naturally found in the body, but, unlike hyaluronic acid, it also does not have an effect-reversing antidote.

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b. When done tastefully, cosmetic injections at About Face in Philadelphia will make you look better, feel more confident, and no one should be able to put their finger on what is different about you. 

Pictured here is Jill. She is a 40-year old mother of two, lives in Philadelphia and is one of our Injection Medical Assistants. To look at her, she appears healthy, vibrant and approachable. She does not look frozen, fake, nor overdone.

To achieve the look that makes Jill feel her best, she gets the following combination of cosmetic injections:

• 90-units of Botox 4x a year
• 7+ syringes of dermal-filler over the past 9-months with a focus on lower-face; jawline, chin, and lips to “balance” her facial proportions
• EZGel PRF for undereye hollowing and discoloration (2x a year)

  

  

  

  

  

  

Jill is happy with her current appearance and is in maintenance mode; getting tweaks and adjustments as needed.

In addition to cosmetic injections in Philadelphia, she gets her eyelashes tinted and permed, laser skin resurfacing treatments as needed, and always uses whatever medical-grade skincare products are recommended to her. (It takes a lot of work to look effortless!)

Who does her treatments?

At About Face, we are a very cohesive team. At one point or another, it is likely that every provider here has treated Jill.
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Just as there is a salon, boutique, and cafe for every vibe, 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁… 𝗮𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀. There are a lot of places where the desired result is more obvious than ours, at About Face 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹-𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. (Our clients love to tell us how at their various reunions, they looked younger and more refreshed than all their friends, and we love hearing it.)
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Truly we believe that creating the right look for the right clients 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 (and safe) as possible.

For more 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 our cosmetic injections options in Philadelphia, please click here. 

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Sculptra is a unique option of injections used for adding / restoring volume to the face. This bio-stimulator works by forcing your body to create collagen in the treated areas. The main active ingredient in Sculptra is poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), which is a biocompatible synthetic substance that helps stimulate the body’s natural production of collagen. (Collagen is a protein that provides structure and elasticity to the skin, and its production decreases with age, leading to the appearance of wrinkles, folds, and volume loss.) When Sculptra is injected into the skin, it works gradually over time to stimulate collagen production, resulting in a more youthful and volumized appearance. A sculptra treatment usually includes the entire face (with the exception of lips, under-eyes, and noses) as opposed to other volume-injections that target very specific areas (for example, just the lips.) Because the entire face is being treated, results are usually very natural looking. An added benefit of Sculptra is that the results are also long lasting. Studies show that Sculptra patients are satisfied with their results for 2+ years.

From real life Sculptra patients:

“After I’d lost a lot of weight from Semaglutide, my cheeks were sunken and I felt old and haggard despite feeling so much better about my body. Thanks to Sculptra and my injector, my face now looks healthy and youthful, and I feel like I’m finally owning the best version of myself.” -Lisa, Philadelphia, PA

“I had Sculptra treatments to help balance my upper face with my lower face, it was placed throughout my temples and cheeks, and now my face looks and feels completely smooth and natural. It has given me a more youthful look, and as a bonus my skin seems to be extra glowy too. -Caroline, Merion, PA

I am a 53 year old male and was diagnosed with HIV many years ago after a 1983 blood transfusion. I have continued to remain very healthy, but the many years of medications had caused my face to become very sunken in the cheek area, which is common with HIV infection. My goal was not to look younger but to look healthy and I could not be more pleased with the results! -Brooks, Collingswood, NJ

2) Choosing a Provider

Unlike dermal-fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane, Sculptra injections are irreversible. Choosing a skilled provider is extremely important to insure a safe, flattering outcome. At About Face, Injectors Gina Berger, Lauren Green and Samantha Pozza are all great providers of this treatment.

Here are our recommended factors to consider:

1. Qualifications and Experience: Look for a provider who is a licensed healthcare professional with specific training and experience in administering injectable treatments. They should have a thorough understanding of facial anatomy and aesthetic techniques.
2. Bedside Manner: Trust your gut. Does your possible-provider seem confident and comfortable answering your questions? Does the logic used for recommending this treatment make sense to you? If you sense any red flags, move on until you find someone you can trust and vibe with.
3. Certifications: Check if the provider is certified by relevant professional organizations or boards.
4. Reputation and Reviews: Research the providers reputation by reading reviews from previous patients. Look for feedback on their skill, professionalism, and patient satisfaction.
5. Before and After Photos: Ask to see before and after photos of patients who have undergone similar treatments with the provider. This can give you an idea of their aesthetic style and the quality of their work.

From real life Sculptra patients:

Sculptra is only as good as the skill-level and experience of the person injecting you. If your injector rarely uses Sculptra or is a beginner, run! This is not a treatment to be someone’s experiment with. -Danielle, Philadelphia PA

Your injector must have an artistic approach to the face and inject intentionally. This can be a disaster in the wrong hands, but in the right hands it is a game-changer. -January, Philadelphia PA

3) The Consultation

If you are considering Sculptra, or just curious about ways to rejuvenate your face in general, a consultation with a qualified medical professional is a MUST. During a consultation with one of the experts at About Face in Philadelphia, you should expect:

• Personalized Assessment: Your provider will evaluate your facial structure, skin quality, and areas of concern to determine if Sculptra (or even a combination of treatments) is suitable for you. No aesthetic treatment should ever feel like it is “cookie cutter” and everything should be tailored to YOU.
• Discussion of Your Goals: This is the time for you to be completely honesy and vulnerable by discussing your desired concerns, outcomes, and what you hope to achieve with Sculptra injections. This will help the provider tailor the treatment plan to your specific needs.
• Your Medical History: You should be asked about your medical history, including any allergies, previous treatments, medications, and past cosmetic procedures.
• Explanation of Sculptra Treatment: The provider will explain how Sculptra works; the injection process, potential side effects, and what to expect during and after treatment.
• Your Recommended Treatment Plan: Based on your goals and assessment, the provider will recommend a treatment plan, including the number of sessions needed, the amount of Sculptra required, and the appropriate timing for everything.
• Investment: You will receive information about the cost of Sculptra treatment and any financing options available. (About Face Aesthetics offers Care Credit and Cherry for customizable financing.)
• Preparation and Aftercare: You will be provided with instructions on how to prepare for your Sculptra injections and how to care for your skin afterward to optimize results and minimize potential side effects and/or downtime.
• Questions and Concerns: This is your opportunity to ask any questions or express any concerns you have about the procedure, recovery, or expected outcomes. Please feel free to voice any question; we have heard it all and nothing seems silly — our job is to make sure you feel confident and comfortable moving forward with the recommended Sculptra gameplan.From real-life Sculptra patients:

The injector allowed me to talk to a team-member that had been treated with Sculptra by her. She went so far as to allow me to feel what the Sculptra would feel like, and I really appreciated the first-hand feedback. -Sarah, Chestnut Hill PA

Research, research, research! If don’t do something today, you can always do it tomorrow. However, if you do it in a hurry or have doubts about the provider, you can’t always undo it. At About Face I felt confident that I was in good hands, and my results reflect that. -Elena, Bryn Mawr PA

4) Getting Sculptra Treatment

It’s treatment day, hurray!

On the day of your Sculptra treatment, your About Face provider will always take “before” photos of all angles to document your baseline.

Your provider may some markings on your skin with a marking pen, and your face will definitely be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized with a medical-grade soap.

At About Face in Philadelphia, our Sculptra providers take extra steps to make sure you are as comfortable as possible during the procedure. Depending on your sensitivity and/or anxiety, we can apply a topical numbing cream, treat the injection sites with lidocaine, and add numbing agents to the Sculptra itself so you’ll get deeper-numbing too. In addition, each injector has their own tricks to help

The provider will then use a needle, cannula or both to inject the Sculptra into the facial areas discussed. The entire process could take as little as 30-minutes, or as much as an hour.

I had a topical numbing cream applied to my face before the injections. I really didn’t feel pain. It was more a matter of the eerie feeling of having needles stuck into your face,  it was more nerves than pain. Also, the actual injections contain a numbing agent so your face gets numb (like at the dentist — same feeling). -Cheryl, Philadelphia PA

5) Pain, Swelling & Bruising

Anytime your skin is being injected, there is a risk of bruising. To prevent this, our injectors always do their best to avoid obvious veins and blood-vessels, but sometimes bruising occurs no matter what precautions are taken. To help minimize the risk of bruising, you should try to avoid bloodthinners (alcohol, aspirin, and fish oil are the most common culprits) for at least 2-days before treatment.

After a Sculptra treatment, it is very possible that you may feel sore for the next day or two. If the pain is bothersome you are welcome to take Aleve, Ibuprofen, or your choice of OTC pain medication. Please know that any discomfort will pass quickly.

Immediately after treatment your face is going to look extra full because of all the volume just added. This can contribute to a “swollen” appearance, but this will dissipate as soon as your body starts to absorb the excess fluid injected and the Sculptra starts to kick-in. How you look right after treatment is NOT what your final results will look like.

I actually loved how full my face looked right after my Sculptra sessions, but I can also admit that my final results were much more natural looking and I love my results. – Lindsey, Media PA

The first few times I did the massage after treatment, it was rough massaging areas that were still sore. I did it anyway after reassurance from my provider that feeling sore was normal, and I wasn’t harming anything by massaging on top of sensitive areas. -Michael, Chestnut Hill PA

The bruising is like Russian Roulette. I had one noticeable bruise after my first Sculptra session, and two miniscule bruises after my second. They were gone in less than a week, and it was well worth it. -Daphne, Philadelphia PA

6) How to Reduce Recovery Time

To reduce recovery time and promote faster healing, try to avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements (as well as alcohol) 1-week prior to your Sculptra procedure.

If you are very selective in who you choose to perform your Sculptra treatment, the needed “recovery time” will also be reduced because they will know how to gently employ precise injection techniques to help minimize trauma to the skin and lessen the risk of bruising, swelling, and other side effects.

Our providers always recommend that you avoid working out for 24-hours post-treatment because this could increase the chance of swelling and bruising.

Finally, a lot of injectors recommend using Arnica Montana which is a homeopathic remedy that may help reduce bruising and swelling associated with injectable treatments. (Some providers recommend taking arnica supplements or using arnica-based topical creams before and after the procedure to aid in recovery.)

Cheat-sheet to help minimize the risk of bruising:

• Eliminate blood thinners: Aspirin, red wine/alcohol, Vitamin E, fish oil and ginkgo. (Google any supplements you’re taking to see if there are blood thinners included.)
• Use Sinecch (oral Arnica) before the procedure and during recovery for homeopathic help with bruising and swelling.
• Ice any possible bruises after the procedure to shrink blood vessels and reduce the risk further under-the-skin bleeding.
• Alternate massaging with Vitamin K cream and Arnica cream. Ice in between massaging.From real-life Sculptra patients:
  

  I massage vigorously without regard to bruising and have responded well to every treatment. -Bea, Philadelphia PA

  While still bruised, I use Colorescience Total Eye dabbed on the dark spots to camouflage and promote faster healing. -Lila, Philadelphia PA

7) Downtime

One of the great things about Sculptra is that there is usually no downtime involved. Yes, there will be some immediate swelling due to the volume of liquid getting injected into the treatment area, but someone who didn’t know you wouldn’t be able to tell anything was amiss.

But, there are exceptions to every rule and extreme bruising would be the biggest cause of downtime. (Our Sculptra injectors do everything possible to avoid this from happening, but again, exceptions.)

To help set expectations for the post-Sculptra timeline, here’s a cheat-sheet created by Injector Gina Berger, RN, CANS:

• Immediate Effects: After the injections, you may experience some swelling, redness, and bruising at the injection sites. These effects are temporary and usually subside within a few days.
• Massage! Your Sculptra provider will instruct you to massage the treated areas for 5-days following the procedure. (5-5-5 Rule!) Massaging helps distribute the product evenly and minimizes the risk of lumps or nodules forming.
• Resume Normal Activities: You can usually resume your regular activities immediately after the procedure. However, we recommend waiting a full 24 to 48 hours before resuming strenuous exercise and activities.

From real-life Sculptra patients:

I had no downtime with my procedure. I scheduled all three treatments on Thursday afternoons and then worked from home on Friday. By Monday morning, the only thing left was very light bruising. -James, Philadelphia PA

I did not have any bruising or swelling at the injection sites. I re-applied my makeup and returned to the office right after my visit. Nobody noticed a thing. -Marissa, Philadelphia PA

I would NEVER do this, or any procedure before a big event. That’s just common sense. -Bridget, Philadelphia PA

8) Side Effects & Risks

The most common side effects of any injectables include temporary swelling, redness, bruising, tenderness, itching, or discomfort at the injection sites. These effects typically resolve within a few days to a week.

Directly related to Sculptra would be the risk of Granulomas. Granulomas are small, inflammatory nodules that can develop in response to foreign substances such as Sculptra. While rare, they can occur months to years after treatment. Granulomas may require treatment with corticosteroids or, in severe cases, surgical removal.

From real-life Sculptra patients:

Sculptra is a treatment that has been around for decades, and although the thought of any risk is scary, you just have to remember that the risk of a granuloma happening to you is extremely rare. I was nervous before my first session, but then afterwards I was so happy with the results and how my body responded to Sculptra, I haven’t thought about granulomas since (knocking on wood right now.)  -Tina, Philadelphia PA

Yes, Sculptra has risks and benefits just like ANY cosmetic procedure/ injection that you can receive. Sometimes, bad things happen to good people in medicine and it is not necessarily due to bad product or bad providers. The important thing to remember is that a great provider will stand by you and continue to assist you if you are one of the unfortunate that has an unexpected result. -Sloane, Philadelphia PA

9) How to Get Best Results

After treatment, your provider will educate you on the proper massage technique that needs to be done for 5-days after Sculptra to ensure best results. To help make this as easy as possible to remember, it’s called the 5-5-5 Rule: For 5 days, you will massage your face 5x a day for 5-minutes. You will want to apply some sort of skincare product to your product before each massage to give your skin some “slip”. Our favorite product to use for this is Alastin Regenerative Skin Nectar which enhances the results with its proprietary blend of peptides, antioxidants, and ingredients that help promote collagen and elastin production, reduce inflammation, and improve the overall appearance of the skin.

Bonus Action Items:

• The night of your treatment, it would be beneficial to sleep with an extra pillow (the extra elevation may help prevent excess swelling)
• You can try to sleep flat on your back. (In an ideal world, you wouldn’t put extended pressure on the treatment areas.)
• Trying to stay extra-hydrated by drinking extra water is always going to be beneficial.
• If it seems like bruising may occur, you can gently those areas.

The most important takeaway though is the 5-5-5 massage; this will help the product settle smoothly into place and better integrate with your tissue.

From real-life Sculptra patients:

The key, according to my research: an experienced injector, massage, dilution of the product, and a good product to massage with. I felt like massaging with Alastin Nectar helped the Sculptra that was under my skin, but also benefited the skin on top of it all.  -Stephanie, South Philadelphia PA

My injector was very good. She really emphasized the massaging. She said it’s VERY VERY VERY important. I noticed a little lump on my left temple but when I got home I sat in front of the mirror and gave the areas a good massage, paying close attention to the lump. I massaged it until it looked smooth. -Daisy, Philadelphia PA

10) When Will I See Results?

With Sculptra, patience and realistic expectations are necessary. Sculptra results are not immediate but rather progressive over time, and at least 2-sessions are needed to achieve the desired results. Your provider will inform you of how many sessions may be needed to achieve your desired results, depending on the amount of volume desired it could be up to 4-sessions.

A general Sculptra timeline: 

1. Immediate Effects: After the injection, you may notice some immediate volumizing effects due to the saline added to dilute the Sculptra solution. However, these initial results are temporary and will diminish as the swelling subsides.
2. Initial Improvement: Over the first few days (to weeks following the procedure), you may notice some improvement in the treated areas as any swelling and bruising resolve.
3. Collagen Production: The primary mechanism of action for Sculptra is the stimulation of collagen production in the skin. Collagen synthesis typically begins around 4 to 6 weeks after treatment and continues for several months.
4. Gradual Enhancement: As collagen production increases, you’ll notice a gradual improvement in skin texture, volume, and overall appearance. This enhancement occurs over the course of several weeks to months.
5. Optimal Results: The full benefits of Sculptra treatment are usually evident around 2 to 3 months after the final treatment session. At this point, you’ll likely see significant improvement in volume loss, wrinkles, and skin laxity.
6. Long-Term Maintenance: Results from Sculptra can last up to two years or more, depending on factors such as your age, skin condition, lifestyle, and the number of treatment sessions you undergo. Some individuals may benefit from occasional touch-up treatments to maintain their desired results.From real-life Sculptra patients:

My injector told me it’d take at least six weeks to start noticing any difference. I actually had four treatments altogether over a period of about 5-6 months. After the first treatment you wouldn’t have known I had anything done apart from the initial swelling, which I was warned about. A year after completing my treatment I couldn’t be happier. I get compliments all the time about how young I look. -Jewels, Queens Village, Philadelphia PA

It takes time to rebuild your face with Sculptra. However, slow and steady is much easier to control so you can see how things progress. -Kitty, Philadelphia PA

12) Was It Worth It?

Interest in Sculptra treatments has skyrocketed in recent months as people seem more drawn to restorative and regenerative medical options, versus trends in the past of adding more and more dermal-filler. Sculptra benefits the face universally, and in the right hands provides a very natural-looking and aesthetically pleasing appearance. It can be used for both men and women, results are long lasting, and it is a thoroughly studied and researched injection treatment.

To decide for yourself if Sculptra treatments would be the right option for you, you can take advantage of our online Virtual Consultation tool here or you can schedule an in-person consultation by clicking here.

From real-life Sculptra patients:

I have been getting Sculptra injections in my face for the past 5-years and the results are nothing short of amazing. It is not instant, nor permanent, nor cheap for that matter, but if your injector REALLY knows what they are doing with it you will fall in love. -Lily, Philadelphia PA

My results have lasted almost two years and it’s time to go back for a maintenance treatment. I know a good facelift would get more drastic results, but I’m just not ready for that yet, and Sculptra is helping me hold-off with confidence for a few more years. -Giselle, Passyunk PA

I have been doing Sculptra for the past five or six years. The results are natural but very flattering, and I’m well aware that it requires more than one treatment to see any result. My initial investment was $3,000 and the upkeep is about $1,500 per year. Definitely worth the upkeep. -Aubrey, Gladwyne PA

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At About Face Aesthetics, we use EZ Gel PRF injections in Philadelphia to help eliminate the first signs of aging. Similar to other fillers—but made from your own blood—this treatment is perfect for naturally restoring facial volume, and it can even aid hair growth!

Keep reading to learn how EZ Gel PRF works, what to expect during your appointment, and how PRF injections compare to some of our other similar aesthetic offerings.

What Are PRF Injections?

While we love our aesthetic options at About Face, we can’t help but get extra excited when we can offer an organic volume-enhancing treatment made by you, for you! EZ Gel PRF is one of those treatments!

What is PRF?

Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is most easily described as the next generation of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments. PRF concentration contains up to 10 times more platelet cells than PRP and tends to last longer! Using a centrifuge, we carefully separate PRF from the patient’s blood and then use it to restore volume and smooth away fine lines and wrinkles.

How It Works

We extract the PRF from the patient’s blood by spinning it in a centrifuge. During this process, the blood naturally separates into different components, including the rich fibrin matrix we use in our PRF injections. Once injected back into the patient’s face and skin, the PRF essentially “jumpstarts” the tissue’s healing process creating new collagen and volume!

What It Treats

Our PRF injections in Philadelphia are a wonderful option for anyone experiencing the following conditions or issues:

• Under eye bags
• Deflated cheeks
• Lip laxity and thinness
• Hair loss
• Marionette lines (facial creases that extend from mouth corners to chin)
• Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
• Smoker’s lines

Your Treatment

About Face providers are all about preparing you for your treatment. That’s why every aesthetic journey starts with a consultation.

During your consultation, our providers will review what to expect during and after your EZ Gel PRF injection. We’ll answer any questions about the treatment and ensure it’s a good option for your unique needs. After our discussion, we’ll schedule your treatment!

Pre-Care

A week before your appointment, you’ll need to start applying sunscreen daily to help prevent UV damage. Then, 3 days before your appointment, you’ll need to start drinking at least 64 ounces of water a day. We’ll also ask you to avoid ingesting blood-thinning agents like certain medicines and alcohol to minimize the risk of bruising.

Your Appointment

Please make sure you are hydrated and fed before your appointment! The more hydrated you are, the better your blood-draw will go, and you are less likely to feel lightheaded if you have food in your stomach. For PRF injections in Philadelphia, your treatment will take approximately 45 minutes to an hour. First, we’ll draw your blood and place it in EZ Gel PRF tubes. (Don’t worry about this, our providers are expert blood-drawers!)

The tubes are then placed in the centrifuge and spun. Your provider will then collect and inject the resulting “gel” into the desired treatment areas.

Post-Care

After your appointment, we’ll recommend a few post-care tips to ensure your results are successful:

Post-Care Dos

• For 3 days following your appointment, wash your hands with soap before washing your face. Only use lukewarm water and avoid harsh cleansers; gently pat dry.
• For 2 nights following your appointment, sleep on your back.
• If you feel discomfort after your appointment, we can suggest over-the-counter pain medication that can provide relief.

Post-Care Don’ts

• For 3 days following your appointment, don’t use exfoliating products.
• For 6 hours following your appointment, avoid touching your face.

Follow-Up

To get the best results, we recommend a series of 2 sessions scheduled roughly 4 to 6 weeks apart, followed by annual injections for maintenance as needed. However, you should start to see results from your PRF injections in Philadelphia after your first treatment!

Comparable Treatments

While all of our filler options are comparable to PRF injections in Philadelphia, EZ Gel PRF is most like Sculptra. Below, we’ll quickly compare these two options and detail their similarities and differences:

Sculptra

Are you looking for a filler that can do more than the average injectable? Consider Sculptra!

This injectable uses poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) to stimulate your body to create more collagen. So, instead of seeing immediate results that can fade within 3 to 4 months, it works over time to build facial volume with results lasting over 2 years.

What It Treats

Sculptra is a good option for people who want to address facial and body skin imperfections. We can use Sculptra to treat the following conditions:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Sunken cheeks
• Lost volume
• Chin wrinkles
• Cellulite

Your Treatment

During your initial consultation, we’ll answer any questions you have about Sculptra and help determine if this injectable solution can address your concerns. After we determine that Sculptra is right for you, we’ll schedule your appointment.

Pre-Care

• If you have a history of facial cold sores, we may prescribe medication to minimize
  the chances of developing a breakout.
• If you bruise easily, we’ll provide suggestions to help reduce the risk of post-treatment bruising. Because some patients experience facial swelling with Sculptra, we advise scheduling your treatment within at least 3 weeks of a big event to allow your skin time to heal.
• Right before your appointment, you should eat a small snack to avoid feeling faint during treatment.
• 5 days before treatment, avoid ingesting any blood-thinning medications or supplements.
• On the day of your appointment, don’t apply facial products.

Your Appointment

Sculptra injection appointments are approximately 30 minutes long. Similar to other injection appointments, we inject the filler into predetermined areas to stimulate collagen production.

Post-Care

Post-Care Dos

• Reduce swelling or bruising with a cold compress.
• Massage the treatment area 5 times a day for 5 minutes for 5 days after your appointment.
• Limit your exposure to heat.
• Add an extra pillow under your head while you sleep to reduce swelling.
• Drink lots of water.

Post-Care Don’ts

• Don’t apply pressure to the treatment area.
• Refrain from aerobic exercise for a day after your injections.
• Avoid sleeping on your face for 4 to 5 days post-injections.
• Don’t schedule a dental appointment until 2 weeks after your procedure.

Follow-Up

Most people see the best results after a series of 3 Sculptra injections. This filler can provide more facial fullness for up to 2 years after treatment.

Sculptra vs. PRF Injections in Philadelphia

Both sculptra and PRF injections are amazing treatments; it just depends on what treatment you prefer!

The following is a brief breakdown of how these aesthetic injections differ:

EZ Gel PRF

• A naturally derived injectable that comes from your own blood.
• Stimulates the body to jumpstart its natural healing process, helping restore skin’s fullness all the way up to the lashline.
• PRF can stimulate hair growth and is a good option for hair restoration.
• Maintenance is yearly once the initial series is complete.
• The only risk is bruising.

Sculptra

• An injectable that uses poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) to stimulate collagen production, helping skin become fuller.
• It takes time to see results, but once a series is complete, results can last up to two years.
• It can address cellulite on the body.

What’s Right for Me?

You never have to feel like you’re making a treatment decision alone at About Face. If you’re unsure whether Sculptra or our PRF injections in Philadelphia can best meet your needs, our providers can help. Just schedule a consultation to find out each treatment’s benefits and how they can help you enhance your natural beauty.

Wary of Needles?

We know that many of our clients feel uneasy about injections. We understand and offer different solutions to ensure you feel as comfortable as possible during your appointment:

• Topical numbing: These creams provide effective pain relief for moderately uncomfortable treatments.
• ProNox: This self administered 50/50 mixture of oxygen and nitrous oxide can help relieve pain and anxiety, you decide how much you need.
• Lidocaine injection: Provides deeper numbing.

About Us

Naomi Fenlin founded About Face Aesthetics in 2011. Her years of experience in the field and deep understanding of aesthetic treatments enabled her to create a beautiful med spa where providers can offer effective, safe, beauty-enhancing treatments.

About Face continues to expand its offerings to provide clients with the absolute best aesthetic treatments. All our providers stay educated and trained on the newest aesthetic technologies. We offer our clients unmatched knowledge and skill, ensuring that your treatment results surpass your expectations every time you visit About Face.

Ready to see if PRF injections in Philadelphia are right for you? Contact us today!

At About Face Aesthetics, we are all about providing a personalized, one-of-a-kind experience.

You deserve nothing less than the best, and you should never have to settle for anything but the latest and greatest. That’s why we’re so excited to offer clients natural PRF injections in Philadelphia.

Exceeding your expectations is always our goal. No matter your age, gender, skin tone, or body type, we want you to be happy with your results. Most importantly, we want you to be happy with yourself; we will never pressure you into a treatment that won’t provide results.

Give us a call or send us a message if you are ready to book an appointment or if you would like to know more about our aesthetic offerings. We would love to hear from you!

If you are not quite ready to come in for a consultation, you can use our Virtual Consult tool to get instant treatment recommendations based on your needs and goals.

About Face is about you!

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About Face Aesthetics is now offering EZ Gel PRF injections! This injectable uses the patient’s own blood to stimulate tissue growth.

Keep reading to learn what EZ Gel PRF is and how regular maintenance with these cheek injections in Philadelphia can restore lost facial volume.

How Cheek Injections in Philadelphia Work

EZ Gel PRF is made from platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), which is similar to platelet-rich plasma (PRP). But PRF concentration contains up to 10 times more platelet cells than PRP and tends to last longer!

We’re able to treat clients with PRF in 3 easy steps:

Step 1: Draw and Collect Blood

First, your provider will perform a routine blood draw.

Step 2: Spin Down PRF

We’ll use the EZMiniSpin to separate the PRF from the rest of your blood.

Step 3: PRF Injection

After separating the PRF, your provider will inject it into the designated treatment area.

EZ Gel PRF Results

To see the best results, we recommend a series of 2 sessions scheduled roughly 4 to 6 weeks apart, followed by annual injections for maintenance as needed. We’re happy to help you schedule your sessions to help maintain your results!

While cheek injections in Philadelphia take time to stimulate your tissue’s healing process, you’ll likely start to notice results after 2 appointments.

Other Treatment Areas

In addition to being an excellent treatment for deflated cheeks, EZ Gel PRF can treat under eye bags, lip laxity, and fine lines, and it can stimulate hair growth!

Ready to see if cheek injections in Philadelphia are right for you? Contact us today!

At About Face Aesthetics, we are all about providing a personalized, one-of-a-kind experience.

You deserve nothing less than the best, and you should never have to settle for anything but the latest and greatest. That’s why we’re so excited to offer clients natural cheek injections in Philadelphia.

Exceeding your expectations is always our goal. No matter your age, gender, skin tone, or body type, we want you to be happy with your results. Most importantly, we want you to be happy with yourself; we will never pressure you into a treatment that won’t provide results.

Give us a call or send us a message if you are ready to book an appointment or if you would like to know more about our aesthetic offerings. We would love to hear from you!

If you are not quite ready to come in for a consultation, you can use our Virtual Consult tool to get instant treatment recommendations based on your needs and goals.

About Face is about you!

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