Smoother, Refreshed Skin With No Surgery and No Downtime
Frown lines, creases around the mouth and lost facial volume are some of the most common signs of aging, and you can soften them in a short office visit. At Hauw Han, MD in West Chester, OH , board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Han offers two nonsurgical injectable options: anti-wrinkle injections and hyaluronic acid fillers. Each is tailored to your face and your goals.
Request an AppointmentTwo Injectable Treatments, Two Different Jobs
Injectables are quick, in-office procedures that need no surgery and no recovery period. Which one is right for you depends on what is causing the lines you see in the mirror.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections for Frown Lines
The vertical “11” lines between your brows come from repeated muscle contractions. When you concentrate or frown, those muscles tighten and fold the skin. After years of this, the creases can stay even when your face is relaxed.
Anti-wrinkle injections are purified proteins placed in very small doses into the muscles responsible for those lines. They block the signal that makes the muscles contract, so the muscles relax and the skin looks smoother. The treatment is approved for moderate to severe frown lines between the brows in adults ages 18 to 65, and the visit takes about 10 minutes. You can learn more on our anti-wrinkle injections page.
Injectable Fillers for Volume and Folds
As you age, your skin makes less hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally hydrating substance. Losing it leads to facial wrinkles and folds, including the “parentheses” lines around the mouth. Injectable HA gel replaces what your skin has lost, restoring volume and smoothing those lines. Results are visible right away. Our fillers page explains how the treatment works and what to expect.
What to Expect From Both Treatments
- Nonsurgical. Treatment is done with tiny injections in the doctor’s office.
- No downtime. Most patients return to their normal day right after the visit.
- Natural-looking results. Anti-wrinkle injections reduce the muscle activity behind frown lines, so you can still smile, frown or look surprised without the creases. Patients often describe filler results as natural and refreshed.
- Suitable for many skin types. Men and women of varying ethnicities and skin types have been treated successfully.
Safety and Side Effects
Choosing a qualified plastic surgeon and following every instruction you are given are the best ways to protect your safety.
After anti-wrinkle injections, the most common side effects include temporary eyelid droop, nausea, localized pain, infection, inflammation, and tenderness, swelling, redness or bruising at the injection site. Serious heart problems and serious allergic reactions have been reported rarely. Call your doctor right away if you have difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome may be at increased risk of serious side effects.
After filler injections, common side effects are temporary and include redness, swelling, pain or tenderness, firmness, lumps or bumps, and bruising. Limit exposure of the treated area to excessive sun and extreme cold until any initial swelling and redness have resolved.
Choosing the Right Filler for You
Injectable gels are smooth-consistency HA gels. Their manufacturing process gives them a gel structure that holds up over time. Juvederm injectable gel is the only HA filler that is FDA approved to last up to one year. Depending on the filler chosen, results last 6 to 12 months.
Only a consultation can show which product fits you best. Dr. Han weighs how well each filler works, how long it lasts, your needs and your budget. Our practice uses:
Seeing Is Believing
Wrinkle correction with injectable gel is a quick, in-office procedure. Dr. Han eases the gel under the skin, smoothing wrinkles and folds so you can see a difference immediately. The images show the kind of change filler treatment can create. Your own results will vary.
If you want to see more of our work, visit our before and after gallery.
Injectables FAQs
What is the difference between anti-wrinkle injections and dermal fillers?
Anti-wrinkle injections relax the muscles that cause frown lines between the brows. Fillers are hyaluronic acid gels that replace lost volume and smooth folds, such as the lines around the mouth. Dr. Han can explain which one, or which combination, suits your concerns.
How long do injectable results last?
Visible results from anti-wrinkle injections have been shown to last up to 4 months. Fillers typically last 6 to 12 months depending on the product chosen, and Juvederm is FDA approved to last up to one year. Individual results vary.
Is there downtime after injectables?
No. Both treatments are quick in-office procedures with no recovery period, so many patients treat them as a lunchtime visit. Some temporary redness, swelling or bruising can occur at the injection sites.
Do injectable treatments hurt?
Discomfort is minimal and brief. Anti-wrinkle injections do not require anesthesia, though Dr. Han may numb the area with a cold pack or anesthetic cream first. Localized tenderness, swelling or bruising can follow either treatment.
Who is a good candidate for anti-wrinkle injections?
Men and women ages 18 to 65 who are bothered by moderate to severe frown lines between the brows are good candidates. People with certain neuromuscular disorders, such as ALS, myasthenia gravis or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, may be at increased risk of serious side effects and should tell the doctor about their history.
Will I look like I’ve had work done?
No. Anti-wrinkle injections reduce muscle activity rather than freezing your face, so you can still smile, frown and look surprised without the deep creases. Filler results are typically described as natural and refreshed.
How do I schedule an injectables consultation in West Chester?
You can request an appointment through our website or call our West Chester office. During your consultation, Dr. Han will review your goals, examine your face and recommend the treatment that fits you.
Ready to Look as Rested as You Feel?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Han at Hauw Han, MD to talk through your goals and find the injectable treatment that fits you. Call us at (513) 755-8115 or request your visit online.