Author: Rose Streeter

This year seems to be flying by, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, the holiday season is already nipping at our heels. As excited as we all are to celebrate and spend a joyous time with our friends and families, many people are also anxious about looking their best. After all, the holidays are a perfect time to snap pictures of the entire family together.

If you’re looking for a way to give yourself a more youthful look before the holidays arrive, you’re not out of time. Cosmetic facial injections like Botox® or Dysport® and facial fillers such as Restylane®, and Juvéderm®, and are among the fastest-acting treatments for facial rejuvenation, and if you want to smooth some wrinkles before the holidays, these are likely to be your best option.

As a Cosmetic Injections Specialist with medical credentials who has helped so many  patients look younger and more refreshed with cosmetic facial injections, I’m happy to help you understand your options.

Here is how Different Types of Cosmetic Skincare Injections Can Help You Look Younger

There are two general categories of cosmetic facial injections: wrinkle relaxers or neuromodulators like Botox®, Dysport®, Jeuveau and facial fillers. Any of them can be very effective (or a combination of both of them), but they each have their own uses.

Neuromodulators like Botox®, Dysport®, and Jeuveau are also ideal for wrinkles that form because of tensed facial muscles. When you make repeated facial expressions over the course of years, like squints, frowns, and raised eyebrows, the muscles that create these expressions are contracting so often that they eventually stay in a semi-contracted state. When that happens, it pinches your skin into a wrinkle, much like the lines you see when you make those facial expressions.

This is particularly common in the form of crow’s feet, frown lines between the eyebrows, and lines across the forehead from raised eyebrows or surprised expressions. Botox® and Dysport® temporarily relax those tensed facial muscles, allowing the skin above it to smooth out and the wrinkle to fade or disappear.

Facial fillers, on the other hand, are meant for a different cause of wrinkles: a loss of volume and firmness in the skin. Fillers like Restylane® and Juvéderm® use a material called hyaluronic acid to replace this lost volume. This “fills in” wrinkles, hollow regions, and thinning areas and gives your skin a smoother, more youthful look.

When Should I Schedule My Cosmetic Facial Injections for the Holidays?

If you want to look your best when the holidays arrive, when should you schedule your cosmetic facial injections? It depends on the injections you’re receiving.

Botox® and Dysport® both start showing results about two days after your injections. You. May have some minor redness and bruising for a few days. The results gradually improve, reaching their full potential within 30 days of your treatment. Those results typically last for about three months.

The timeline is a bit different with facial fillers. Because traditional fillers are using an injectable gel to restore your facial volume, you’ll see results instantly when the fillers are injected. However, you may have some redness, swelling, and bruising in the first few days after your procedure, so your final results will be visible after those effects have faded.

Getting Prepared for the Holidays – Look your very Best with Aesthetic Creations.

Now is the perfect time to start preparing for the holidays with your cosmetic facial injections. To discuss your options and schedule your quick and simple treatment, Call 720-301-0417 to schedule your consultation, or book online at www.rosestreeterrn.com.

Believe it or not, the ORDER of your skincare regimen steps truly matters. In order to maximize effectiveness, and get the ideal results, it is so important to layer your products properly, when you have multiple steps.

To help with this, Aesthetic Creations, along with Alastin Skincare, would like to provide a guide to use your product in the correct order in both your morning and nighttime routines.

Depending on your needs and goals, the products you use in your routines will vary, but the basic order should be: cleanser, serums, retinol (PM only), moisturizer, and sunscreen (AM only). Your day and night skincare routine will differ thanks to your skin’s changing needs and the appropriateness of products for sunlight and sleep.

Your Morning Skincare Routine

Throughout the day, your skin is exposed to UV rays, blue lights, pollution, dirt, grime, and more. Your morning routine should refresh your skin while helping to protect it from the day ahead.

Step 1: Cleanse 

Washing your face and neck first thing in the morning with a daily facial cleanser can clear away oil and grime that accumulates while you sleep. This step also helps prepare your skin to absorb the beneficial ingredients in your skincare regimen. Use a cleanser that will remove pollutants without stripping your skin. Alastin Skincare’s sulfate-free and self-foaming Gentle Cleanser helps to remove  impurities while calming the skin.

Step 2: Serums

Next, you want to apply formulations that deliver targeted benefits to help improve the look and feel of your skin. Here’s where your anti-aging serums come into play. Remember to address your full face as well as delicate (and often neglected) areas like your eyes, neck, and chest.
We recommend powerful products that have multiple benefits in a single bottle. Consistency in skincare is key, and the fewer steps you need to achieve great results, the more likely you’ll be to stick to a regimen.

Alastin Skincare’s Restorative Skin Complex with TriHex Technology® helps improve all visible signs of aging. Apply one pump to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, even out your skin tone, and improve texture. The proprietary TriHex Technology® works with the skin to clear out damaged elastin and collagen while supporting the skin’s natural ability to produce new, healthy elastin and collagen.

For the eye area, Alastin Skincare’s Restorative Eye Treatment with TriHex Technology® helps decrease the appearance of fine lines, crow’s feet, and wrinkles, while helping to reduce the look of puffiness and dark circles. Dab one pump around your eye areas and gently pat into the skin.

For the neck and chest, Alastin Skincare’s Restorative Neck Complex with TriHex Technology® helps smoothness, tighten, and evens out skin tone. Apply one pump in upward strokes.

Step 3: Moisturizer

All skin types need a good moisturizer to help lock in the skin’s moisture and prevent water loss throughout the day. Because moisturizers tend to be thicker, they need to be applied last to seal in your other products and maximize their effectiveness. Look for moisturizers with added benefits like Alastin Skincare’s Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer with TriHex Technology®, which supports the production of new elastin and collagen. Apply one pump to the face and gently massage into the skin.

Step 4: Sunscreen

Arguably the most important product in our arsenal, sunscreen should be used every single day to protect your skin from sun damage, such as the aging effects of UV radiation. Look for sunscreens with an SPF 30 or higher like HydraTint ProMineral Broad Spectrum SPF 36 Sunscreen. This all-mineral sunscreen is lightweight, grease-free, reef-friendly, and can be used in place of makeup (or as a primer) thanks to a tint that works for most skin types.

Your Nighttime Skincare Routine

The order of your nighttime skincare routine will be similar to your morning regimen with a few exceptions:  You won’t have to worry about UV radiation while you sleep, so there’s no need for sunscreen. Plus, it’s best to incorporate retinol products in the evening only as they break down in the presence of UV light.

Here’s what your night skincare routine should look like:

Step 1: Cleanser

After a day of facing natural air pollutants, microscopic dirt and grime, and makeup, your skin needs a good cleanse. Don’t forget to use a cleanser that won’t strip your face and neck of its natural oils, like Alastin Skincare’s Gentle Cleanser.

Step 2: Serums

You’re cleansed, toned, and prepped—now it’s time to restore nutrients before you hit the hay. In the evening, just repeat your morning restoration routine: For your face, use Alastin Skincare’s Restorative Skin Complex; for the delicate skin around your eyes, dab one pump A of Alastin Skincare’s Restorative Eye Treatment, and for your neck and chest area, apply one pump of Restorative Neck Complex in upward strokes.

Step 3: Retinol

Retinol helps reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, but it’s only effective when used in the evening as the active ingredient isn’t stable in the presence of UV light. Some retinol products can be a bit drying and you may experience skin purging (which isn’t a bad thing) due to increased cellular turnover. Use retinol products (just a pea-sized amount) two or three times a week to start. To help combat the potentially drying effects, look for easily tolerated, hydrating formulas. Alastin Skincare’s Renewal Retinol is packed with hydration and can help smooth away wrinkles, improve skin texture and uneven skin tone.

Step 4: Moisturizer

Finish off your evening routine with a moisturizing night cream to help hydrate and repair the look of skin as you sleep. You’ll only need one pump of Alastin Skincare’s  Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer to give your skin hydration and a healthy dose of peptides.

Ready to upgrade your skincare regimen with Medical Grade Skincare Products, like Alastin Skincare?

It’s time to start your journey toward healthier skin. Reach out to Aesthetic Creations, Inc. today, and we would be happy to provide some medical grade skincare recommendations for your specific needs, and give you access to the latest products, specifically made for your skin type.

Call 720-301-0417 to schedule your consultation, or book online today.

The 5 Main Benefits of  Medical Grade SkinCare Products.

65% of Americans don’t know what ingredients they need in their face cleansers. At the same time, 63% don’t understand what the different ingredients are supposed to do. Using the wrong face cleansers, moisturizers, and other products can cause your skin to look less than its best. Not only that, but you may have gotten so used to it that you don’t know there is a problem.

Why use medical grade skincare when your drugstore products seem fine? The truth is that drugstore skincare options aren’t capable of doing their job as well as prescription products are. They don’t have as many of the active ingredients in them, so they don’t have the ability to absorb into your skin as well.

Are you thinking of visiting a professional like Aesthetic Creations to get a medical grade product recommendation? It may seem a little intimidating, but knowing the reasons why it’s a better option for your skincare may make you feel more comfortable.

Here are some of the Primary Benefits:

1. Better Quality Ingredients

If you’re using a medical-grade product, not only has it been tested in an FDA-approved manner, but it also is created with higher- quality ingredients. It is medical-grade, which means that it is designed to be used in a medical environment or for medical purposes. The ingredients and overall product are held to a higher standard.

Many medical-grade products also contain more beneficial ingredients than over-the-counter products might. For instance, if you’re buying a product that has retinol in it, a medical-grade version of the product will be more potent than the one you can pick up off the shelf at the drugstore.

You can be sure that the products are safe, effective, and regulated, which is one of the huge positives of medical-grade skincare.

Even if you think that your drugstore skincare products are working for you, you’re getting a small amount of what those active ingredients can offer. Medical-grade skincare products will give you the results that you’re looking for in a much quicker manner.

2. Specifically for Your Skin Type

Everyone has different skin and while some skin types are very similar, the products that those individuals need may not be. For instance, even if you and another person have skin that is oily and acne-prone, that doesn’t mean they will necessarily benefit from the exact same products as you.

With that being said, the chances of medical-grade skincare products working for individuals that have very specific skin needs are much higher. This goes back to the better ingredients, but it also is related to getting the recommendation to use those products in the first place.

To get a medical-grade product for your skin, you need to have a professional like Rose Streeter, RN, BSN to help you select the ideal product.. This means that they have looked at your skin and determined that this product, above all other products, will work for you.

3. Believe it or not, you may save money.

A skin expert has to recommend specific medical-grade products to you, so you won’t find yourself buying handfuls of products.

Drugstores have so many brands that it can be overwhelming. If one doesn’t work, you may just buy the next one on the shelf!

Some drugstore brands can be quite expensive and if you’re buying with the idea of trial and error in mind, you’re going to end up shelling out a lot of money as time goes by. Instead, you’ll just purchase the one product that is almost guaranteed to give you results thanks to the help of the pros.

4. Medical Grade Skincare Products are more effective – and will penetrate your skin layers.

Your skin is made up of three layers of skin. These are the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue.

The ingredients in medical-grade products are going to be able to get into the deeper layers of your skin, which is not something that many over-the-counter products are designed to do. This means you’ll get better results overall that will actually make changes to your skin and collagen levels all the way through.

5. It can be Safer – and Medical Grade Skincare Products can prevent other related issues.

Using higher potency products is not always a good thing, especially if they lead to other skin concerns that are irreversible. This is why getting a recommendation from a provider, such as Aesthetic Creations, is essential if you want access to medical-grade skincare products.

Using them incorrectly can actually be dangerous for your skin and your health. If you invest in medical-grade products now that actually work for your skin, however, you may be able to improve your current skin concerns while also preventing future concerns from arising.

These products have a lot of active ingredients that will help you with the aging process and avoid future skin damage.

Ready to upgrade your skincare regimen with Medical Grade Skincare Products?

It’s time to start your journey toward healthier skin. Reach out to Aesthetic Creations, Inc. today, and we would be happy to provide some medical grade skincare recommendations for your specific needs, and give you access to the latest products, specifically made for your skin type.

Call 720-301-0417 to schedule your consultation, or book online at www.rosestreeterrn.com.

How long will the effects of a Botox  Treatment last?

If you are tired of looking in the mirror each day and seeing wrinkles staring back at you, you may be considering getting Botox treatments. Considered a revolutionary treatment within the world of non-invasive cosmetic procedures, Botox injections can take years off of your appearance in a very short period of time. However, one shot will not last you forever. If you’re curious as to how long the effects of Botox last and other things associated with these treatments, here’s what you need to know.

How soon does Botox Start Working?

Once you receive a Botox injection into your eyebrows or other areas of your face, expect to start seeing results three to five days later. If the injections were done properly, you should feel little if any discomfort or abnormal sensations in or around the injection site..

On average, after the first injection, Botox can last up to 3-5 months.

Longevity is typically related to dosing, so higher dosing lasts longer ( like medication). Since individuals can vary in so many ways, others factors can come into play to determine how long your Botox treatments will last. For example, if you have a high metabolism, your body will eliminate the Botox more quickly, resulting in more frequent treatments being needed. Also, the area where the Botox was injected also matters. Generally, Botox injected into areas with larger muscles, such as the forehead, will wear off faster than when injected into smaller areas, such as around the eyes for crow’s feet. Thinner muscles, like around the eyes wear off sooner.  Good skincare and sunscreen also help to maintain Botox results.

Consider  selecting a Cosmetic Injection Specialist with Medical Credentials – it can make a HUGE difference.

Just like any other medical procedure selecting the right provider is of utmost importance. When deciding who to trust for your procedure, make sure each prospective provider has ample experience in using a variety of injectables and is properly (and currently) licensed. It’s always a good idea to review testimonials from previous patients or seek recommendations from friends or family.

Finally, you should always be wary of outlets that advertise deep discount bargains. While huge discounts or Groupon deals might be appealing, often lower pricing stems from a provider’s lack of experience or desperation for new patients.

Listen to your Injection Specialist – the Advice is crucial

Be sure to follow all instructions provided by your provider both before and after your treatment. Failing to follow simple instructions like not taking an aspirin before the procedure or working out after the procedure can make all the difference between a great and not-so-great treatment.

Give Yourself Enough Time To Recover

While injectables require little to no downtime, some individuals will experience minor swelling or bruising immediately following the procedure, both of which subside on their own after a few days to a week. It’s recommended to allow for a full week to fully recover before attending any big event. Also keep in mind that some injectables can take some time for the full effects to kick in. While dermal filler results are more immediate, neurotoxin results can take up to two weeks for full effect.

Not all Cosmetic Injection Specialists are the Same

While Botox is not as complicated as  cosmetic surgery, choosing a heavily discounted service or new injectionist may save a few pennies; but can also have less than satisfactory results.  For this reason, you want to have any work of this type done by a Cosmetic Injection Specialist with medical credentials such as Rose Streeter, RN, BSN. With over 21 years of injection experience and a nursing background, Rose stays on the leading edge with continuous training and education in medical aesthetics. She is professional and conservative by nature and can help customize your treatment to your individual needs. Her studio is private, with no waiting room, providing a comfortable atmosphere.

Release Your Inner Beauty – Schedule today!

If you are bothered by the site of fine lines and wrinkles when looking in the mirror or believe your lips, cheeks or folds between the nose and mouth could use more volume, reach out to Aesthetic Creations, Inc. today. Call 720-301-0417 to schedule your consultation, or book online at www.rosestreeterrn.com.

Injectables like Botox, Dysport, Juvederm, and Restylane are great ways to quickly reverse common facial aging symptoms like wrinkles, thinning lips, and hollow areas under the eyes, temples and cheeks. The popularity of neurotoxins and dermal fillers has grown significantly over recent years as these treatments are relatively painless, require little to no recovery time, and provide quick results that can last for long periods of time.

If you’re considering injectables for the first time, here is a guide for achieving the best possible result:

Do Your Research Upfront

In today’s market there are many different types of neurotoxins and dermal fillers, each of which address different concerns.

Hyaluronic acid based fillers like Juvederm and Restylane, for example, are effective in restoring moisture and plumpness into the skin by attracting water to the treated area, while a neurotoxin like Botox or Dysport effectively reduces wrinkles by targeting overactive muscles.

It is helpful that patients understand what injectables are capable of treating and knowing what treatment results are most important to them. However, when it comes to selecting the right filler for your individual needs, the best source of knowledge will be your provider. A Cosmetic Injection Specialist with Medical Credentials, like Rose Streeter, RN, BSN can guide you to the best course of treatment to achieve your desired results.

Pick the Best Provider for your Treatment

Just like any other medical procedure selecting the right provider is of utmost importance. When deciding who to trust for your procedure, make sure each prospective provider has ample experience in using a variety of injectables and is properly (and currently) licensed. It’s always a good idea to review testimonials from previous patients or seek recommendations from friends or family.

Finally, you should always be wary of outlets that advertise deep discount bargains. While huge discounts or Groupon deals might be appealing, often lower pricing stems from a provider’s lack of experience or desperation for new patients.

Consider Maintenance Longterm

While they are long-lasting, the effects of injectables will eventually wear off. Typically results can last anywhere from four months to three years depending on the specific filler or neurotoxin used. Keep in mind that in order to maintain your desired results periodic maintenance treatments will be necessary.

Listen to your Injection Specialist – the Advice is crucial

Be sure to follow all instructions provided by your provider both before and after your treatment. Failing to follow simple instructions like not taking an aspirin before the procedure or working out after the procedure can make all the difference between a great and not-so-great treatment.

Give Yourself Enough Time To Recover

While injectables require little to no downtime, some individuals will experience minor swelling or bruising immediately following the procedure, both of which subside on their own after a few days to a week. It’s recommended to allow for a full week to fully recover before attending any big event. Also keep in mind that some injectables can take some time for the full effects to kick in. While dermal filler results are more immediate, neurotoxin results can take up to two weeks for full effect.

Not all Cosmetic Injection Specialists are the Same

While Botox is not as complicated as  cosmetic surgery, choosing a heavily discounted service or new injectionist may save a few pennies; but can also have less than satisfactory results.  For this reason, you want to have any work of this type done by a Cosmetic Injection Specialist with medical credentials such as Rose Streeter, RN, BSN. With over 21 years of injection experience and a nursing background, Rose stays on the leading edge with continuous training and education in medical aesthetics. She is professional and conservative by nature and can help customize your treatment to your individual needs. Her studio is private, with no waiting room, providing a comfortable atmosphere.

Release Your Inner Beauty – Schedule today!

If you are bothered by the site of fine lines and wrinkles when looking in the mirror or believe your lips, cheeks or folds between the nose and mouth could use more volume, reach out to Aesthetic Creations, Inc. today. Call 720-301-0417 to schedule your consultation, or book online at www.rosestreeterrn.com.

 Botox is perhaps one of the greatest (and most commercially accepted) cosmetic advancements of the 20th century. This neurotoxin transforms aged faces by relaxing the facial muscles that cause wrinkles and creases.

However, even after gaining worldwide fandom as the ultimate wrinkle reducer, several completely untrue myths surrounding Botox persist.

Here is the truth behind several inaccurate myths regarding Botox:

MYTH: BOTOX CAN BE USED ANYWHERE ON THE FACE.

In regards to facial aesthetics, Botox serves a very specific purpose: it addresses wrinkles and lines on the glabellar (wrinkles between the eyebrows known as frown lines) and crow’s feet (can also be used off-label on the forehead and neck). If you are looking to address facial volume (fuller lips, mid-face volume, etc.) Botox is not the right choice. For these instances, a dermal filler (ex. Juvederm) would be the procedure of choice.

MYTH: BOTOX HAS IMMEDIATE EFFECTS.

Botox works by relaxing nerves that cause muscle movement (and wrinkles). Generally, it starts working in three to five days.  Botox takes 7 – 10 days and up to 3 weeks to fully set and provide final result.

MYTH: PEOPLE THAT WORK OUT A LOT NEED MORE BOTOX.

Your workout routine (or non-workout routine) does not dictate how much Botox you’ll need. Factors including the thickness of the muscle, facial characteristics, genetics, and long-term sun exposure levels will play larger roles in determining how much Botox will be required to achieve your desired results.

MYTH: IT’S NOT POSSIBLE TO BECOME IMMUNE TO BOTOX.

It is very rare, yet possible, for users to develop immunity to Botox. After undergoing repeat injections, these individuals begin to form antibodies that prevent Botox from working. However, it may be possible to reduce the creation of antibodies by elongating treatment intervals.

MYTH: BOTOX IS BOTULINUM.

While Botox is derived from botulinum, it’s an isolated segment of the bacteria (onabotulinumtoxinA). It is actually the protein derivative that is used in manufacturing the cosmetic Botox. Patients do not have to worry about the potential of botulism.

MYTH: IF YOU UNDERGO PLASTIC SURGERY YOU’LL NEVER NEED BOTOX.

Cosmetic surgery procedures like facelift or brow lift address loose muscle, skin, and tissue. Botox works to relax the muscles that cause wrinkle formations from expressions. You may still benefit from Botox to achieve your final desired result. Most doctors recommend continuing with Botox even if you’ve had surgery. Botox is often recommended post Blephoplasty for the crow’s feet to help the surgical scars heal flat with out having tension on the suture line.

It’s always better to know more about any procedure, prior to trying it, and Rose Streeter, RN, BSN is the one to ask.

While Botox is not as complicated as  cosmetic surgery, choosing a heavily discounted service or new injectionist may save a few pennies; but can also have less than satisfactory results.  For this reason, you want to have any work of this type done by a Cosmetic Injection Specialist with medical credentials such as Rose Streeter, RN, BSN. With over 21 years of injection experience and a nursing background, Rose stays on the leading edge with continuous training and education in medical aesthetics. She is professional and conservative by nature and can help customize your treatment to your individual needs. Her studio is private, with no waiting room, providing a comfortable atmosphere.

Release Your Inner Beauty – Schedule today!

If you are bothered by the site of fine lines and wrinkles when looking in the mirror or believe your lips, cheeks or folds between the nose and mouth could use more volume, reach out to Aesthetic Creations, Inc. today. Call 720-301-0417 to schedule your consultation, or book online at www.rosestreeterrn.com.

 Juvederm and Restylane appear to be very similar on the surface.

Both injectable dermal fillers use hyaluronic acid to achieve a volume replacement benefit which result in wrinkle eradication and lifting of the skin. Both treatments are non-surgical, require no downtime and are virtually pain free. Finally, they both can be used in similar facial areas to correct similar aging symptoms.

There are, however, a few key differences between Juvederm and Restylane. Here’s an overview of the benefits and weaknesses of each filler.

The formulas of Juvederm and Restylane use the same active ingredient: hyaluronic acid.

Hyaluronic acid is a natural carbohydrate molecule found in all living cells. Hyaluronic acid is a well-known humectant which means it has the ability to attract and retain moisture. In fact, it can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. This ability is what allows both fillers to add volume and plump the skin. Since, the hyaluronic acid found in both Juvederm and Restylane are naturally occurring there is little to no risk of allergic reactions among patients.

The biggest difference between Restylane and Juvederm is their texture. 

Restylane is granular and more cohesive while Juvederm has a smoother texture. These texture differences give both fillers different strengths. The smoothness of Juvederm makes it better at addressing finer lines and wrinkles in tight facial areas. In contrast, the cohesive nature of Restylane allows it to stay in the place in the injected which makes it ideal for adding volume in specific sunken facial areas. Restylane is also moldable, which allows the injector to better create shapes and contours.

Restylane and Juvederm both have different formulas that target different facial areas.

Juvederm can be used to address numerous areas of the face including the cheeks, and mouth. The Juvederm family includes Juvederm Ultra (orgional formula), Juvederm Voluma (FDA approved to enhance cheek volume), Juvederm Volbella (targeting lip lines and other fine lines around the mouth), and Juvederm Vollure (formulated to target severe folds and wrinkles included the nasolabial folds).

Restylane can be used to address many of the same facial areas as Juvederm, however it is particularly effective in treating volume loss under the eyes and mid face. It can also be used to for hand rejuvenation by adding volume to the back of the hands. The Restylane family includes Restylane (original filler) Contour and Lyft for cheeks, Silk for fine lines, Kysse for lips and Refyne and Defyne for lines and folds.

The Results of Each – and the Speed

Juvederm and Restylane both have the ability to provide dramatic results, eradicating lines and wrinkles while boosting volume to make the skin firmer and plumper in appearance. Juvederm actually works slightly faster, its results are apparent immediately whereas the results of Restylane takes a few days to fully settle.

How Long Do They Last

Comparing result duration between dermal fillers can be difficult as many variables beyond filler type including the treatment area and the patient’s metabolism play a role. Clinical results state that these fillers can last anywhere between 9 to 12 months.

The hyaluronic acid found in both formulas is biodegradable which is why results are non-permanent, over time the body will naturally cannibalize the added hyaluronic acid returning the treatment area to its pre-treated state. Patients can choose to maintain the results of Restylane and Juvederm by undergoing periodic maintenance treatments.

Does it Hurt?

Patients experience little to no pain during a filler treatment, especially when it is performed by a Cosmetic Injection Specialist with Medical Credentials, like Rose Streeter, RN, BSN.

Juvederm and Restylane procedures are non-surgical and minimally invasive, the filler is administered through a series of injections using an ultra-fine needle. Many formulas in both families contain lidocaine, which numbs the skin during injections to minimize any patient discomfort. Added topical numbing cream may also be applied to the treatment area if requested by the patient.

How long is a treatment appointment, and what is the downtime?

Dermal filler treatments like Juvederm and Restylane are extremely quick and can even be performed during a patient’s lunch hour. While treatment time can differ, most patients will be in and out of the office within 30 to 45 minutes.

There is little to no downtime (recovery time) required for either Juvederm or Restylane.  Average is a few days of mild swelling and potential for slight bruising. Patients can go right back to their normal daily activities directly following the procedure. It also helps to avoid blood thinners one week prior like aspirin, advil etc., ( Tylenol is okay) alcohol consumption, fish oils, Chinese herbals, and vitamin E. We do ask patients to reframe from working out for 24 hours to help decrease any post procedure swelling.

Are there any Side Effects? 

Potential side effect for both treatments are relatively minor and typically resolve without any intervention. Common side effects may include bruising, swelling, redness, rash, or pain around the site of the injection. Serious side effects are rare and can include allergic reactions, changes to skin color, infection, numbness, and scarring.

So which is the better filler – Juvederm or Restylane?

The answer is a simple “it depends”. While it’s good for clients to understand the differences and benefits of each filler, the final decision on which filler is best for you should be left up to a Cosmetic Injection Specialist with Medical Credentials, like Rose Streeter, RN, BSN. She will be able to assess your individual needs in order to develop the best course of treatment. In fact, it’s not uncommon to recommend using a combination of both fillers to create the patient’s desired end result.

Not all Cosmetic Injection Specialists are the Same

While Botox is not as complicated as  cosmetic surgery, choosing a heavily discounted service or new injectionist may save a few pennies; but can also have less than satisfactory results.  For this reason, you want to have any work of this type done by a Cosmetic Injection Specialist with medical credentials such as Rose Streeter, RN, BSN. With over 21 years of injection experience and a nursing background, Rose stays on the leading edge with continuous training and education in medical aesthetics. She is professional and conservative by nature and can help customize your treatment to your individual needs. Her studio is private, with no waiting room, providing a comfortable atmosphere.

Release Your Inner Beauty – Schedule today!

If you are bothered by the site of fine lines and wrinkles when looking in the mirror or believe your lips, cheeks or folds between the nose and mouth could use more volume, reach out to Aesthetic Creations, Inc. today. Call 720-301-0417 to schedule your consultation, or book online at www.rosestreeterrn.com.

 A common question from dermal filler patients is “How long do dermal fillers last?” The best answer to this seemingly simple question is “It depends.”

Result duration can significantly differ from patient to patient based on a number of factors including the type of filler used, which area of the face is treated, and the patient’s own metabolism level. It also depends on the area the filler is placed. If the filler is placed in a high movement area such as the lips then the filler will not last as long.

Here’s a simple chart showing the average length of time that results last for the fillers from Aesthetic Creations:

By Filler Type – Result Duration

Different fillers provide varying duration of results as illustrated in the table above. The variations in the length or results are due primarily to differing materials used in each brand’s formulation, along with the consistency of the filler (thicker fillers tend to last longer). However, it’s important to keep in mind that result duration is merely one of many factors to consider as fillers also differ in their ability to address specific aging symptoms or be used in specific facial areas.

By Facial Area – Result Duration

The area of treatment will also impact how long filler results can last. Here’s a basic summary of how long fillers typically last in each facial area:

Lips: There are many different fillers for lip augmentation (i.e. lip injections). Popular choices include Juvederm Ultra and Restylane-L, both of which can last up to 12 months.

Eyes: Hyaluronic acid-based fillers like Restylane used to treat the eyes (including the tear trough area) typically last around 12 months.

Nose: Nose enhancement through a “liquid rhinoplasty” procedure can be performed with Restylane, which can last anywhere from 9 to 12 months.

Cheeks: Restylane used to enhance the cheeks can last up to 15 months.

Corners of Mouth: Hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm and Restylane produce great results, with both fillers lasting up to 1 year in the area.

Chin: Chin augmentation procedures using Radiesse often last between 16 and 24 months.

How to make Dermal Fillers Last Longer

The only way to indefinitely keep the results of fillers is to undergo periodic “maintenance” treatments. The simple touch up injections can be performed just as the results begin to wear off.

Additionally, simple habits like wearing sunscreen daily, eating a healthy diet, and practicing a good skin care regimen (shown below). 

What is a Good Skin Care Regimen that helps results last longer?

The benefits of injectables (like many other cosmetic treatments) will last longer for individuals who properly take care of their skin. Patients who moisturize daily and stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water will enhance the water-absorption effect of hyaluronic-based fillers, helping treated areas remain plump and wrinkle-free!

In addition to moisturizing, choose skincare ingredients that stimulate collagen production and protect your skin from free radicals. A stronger skin structure helps prolong the effects of toxin or dermal fillers. Antioxidants like Vitamin C also protect against damage from sun and pollution.

Look for collagen-boosting ingredients such as retinol or collagen peptides. You’ll find these ingredients in moisturizers, cleansers and serums.

Not all Cosmetic Injection Specialists are the Same

While Botox is not as complicated as  cosmetic surgery, choosing a heavily discounted service or new injectionist may save a few pennies; but can also have less than satisfactory results.  For this reason, you want to have any work of this type done by a Cosmetic Injection Specialist with medical credentials such as Rose Streeter, RN, BSN. With over 21 years of injection experience and a nursing background, Rose stays on the leading edge with continuous training and education in medical aesthetics. She is professional and conservative by nature and can help customize your treatment to your individual needs. Her studio is private, with no waiting room, providing a comfortable atmosphere.

Release Your Inner Beauty – Schedule today!

If you are bothered by the site of fine lines and wrinkles when looking in the mirror or believe your lips, cheeks or folds between the nose and mouth could use more volume, reach out to Aesthetic Creations, Inc. today. Call 720-301-0417 to schedule your consultation, or book online at www.rosestreeterrn.com.

Botox treatment –How do you know when or if you are a good candidate? Many people ask this question, and wonder if Botox is a good solution. As a Cosmetic Injections Specialist with a medical background, Aesthetic Creations, Inc. strives to educate about our services and products, so that potential clients can make an educated choice.  So here we talk about the reasons and potential indications for Cosmetic Botox use.

Reasons or Indications for Cosmetic Botox

Botox is a neurotoxin, specifically the brand name of a specific botulinum neurotoxin. It is best is best used in areas of facial expression such as those lines that are caused by muscle contractions such as crow’s feet, frown lines, and the “11” lines between your brows.

Cosmetic Botox Uses

These are a few ways BOTOX is commonly used for aesthetic purposes:

• Correct gummy smiles
• Diminish the prominence of neck bands
• Eliminate or reduce the appearance of dimpling in the chin
• Lift your smile at the corners of your mouth
• Reduce visibility of crow’s feet, frown lines, lip lines, forehead
    creases, etc.
• Soften square jawlines.
• Lift the appearance of your eyebrows giving your eyes a refreshed
  look.

Other Non-Cosmetic Botox Uses

This article focuses on the cosmetic uses of Botox, its applications, and benefits. But you may also be interested to learn that it can be used to treat other medically-approved conditions as well. Some conditions where patients are finding relief to their symptoms through Botox include:

• Overactive bladders caused by nerve disorders
• Migraine headaches
• Severe underarm sweating
• Cervical dystonia
• Uncontrolled blinking or eyelid spasms
• Bell’s palsy with or without synkinesis

Different conditions indicate different dosages of Botox. Working with a qualified Specialist in the specific field you are treating greatly increases the likelihood that you’ll receive the appropriate dosage for your condition.

Some Other Facts about Botox

Botox Cosmetic is the only Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cosmetic treatment to improve the appearance of both crow’s feet lines, moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows and glabellar lines temporarily in adults.

Many of the uses listed above, aside from treating frown lines and crow’s feet are considered “off-label” uses for Botox. That doesn’t mean they are any less effective or powerful tools to have in your beauty arsenal.

Botox Cosmetic isn’t just for women. The number of men choosing to use Botox Cosmetic has been increasing rapidly, especially within the last three years where more than one million Botox treatments have been given to men.

Not all Cosmetic Injection Specialists are the Same

While Botox treatment is not as complicated as  cosmetic surgery, choosing a heavily discounted service or new injectionist may save a few pennies; but can also have less than satisfactory results.  For this reason, you want to have any work of this type done by a Cosmetic Injection Specialist with medical credentials such as Rose Streeter, RN, BSN. With over 21 years of injection experience and a nursing background, Rose stays on the leading edge with continuous training and education in medical aesthetics. She is professional and conservative by nature and can help customize your treatment to your individual needs. Her studio is private, with no waiting room, providing a comfortable atmosphere.

Release Your Inner Beauty – Schedule today!

If you are bothered by the site of fine lines and wrinkles when looking in the mirror or believe your lips, cheeks or folds between the nose and mouth could use more volume, reach out to Aesthetic Creations, Inc. today. Call 720-301-0417 to schedule your consultation, or book online at www.rosestreeterrn.com.

At Aesthetic Creations, Inc. , one of the most asked questions, is what is the difference between Botox and Injectable Fillers? How do you choose the best treatment for your needs?

So in this article, we try to provide some key guidance in making this choice, and provide some information to help. Both solution are excellent non-surgical cosmetic procedures with no recovery or downtime for reducing fine lines and wrinkles, but they each have their best uses.

Let’s Talk about Botox

Botox is a neurotoxin, specifically the brand name of a specific botulinum neurotoxin. While that may sound scary, but it’s actually very safe when handled and injected properly by a Cosmetic Injections Specialist with medical credentials. Basically, Botox works by making facial muscles relax by blocking the signals that make them contract.

Botox is best is best used in areas of facial expression such as those lines that are caused by muscle contractions such as crow’s feet, frown lines, and the “11” lines between your brows, and horizontal forehead lines. Other popular non-cosmetic uses include injections in the armpits that can help stave off hyperhidrosis (excess sweating), and injections in the jaw muscle to help prevent teeth grinding caused by TMJ, or Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome.

Now – What are Injectable Fillers?

Injectable fillers are gel-like products that fill folds and creases and replenish lost volume. They can also contour the face. Most of them are comprised of hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally-occurring substance in our skin. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring polysaccharide found in the human body. It acts as a cushioning and lubrication agent for our joints, nerves, hair, skin, and eyes. When used in skincare, it acts as a moisture binder, which means that it will attach itself to the water in the cells (while also attracting and holding water from the air) making them plump.

So which is the best choice?

The effectiveness of either procedure depends on what you’re in need of. Botox, for instance, can be used preventatively (ie. even before you’re really noticing any deep-set wrinkles), and is best for those lines that are caused by muscle contractions such as crow’s feet and frown lines and the “11” lines between your brows.

Injectable Fillers are best for eliminating wrinkles that are not due to muscle contractions in areas of the face that are at rest. The most common areas for fillers are under the eye, cheeks and jawline. Fillers are also excellent for injecting in your lips to restore lost volume and create full, voluptuous lips as well as the lines between the side of your nose and mouth.

The Ideal Solution – Combining Them for Best Results – and How they last

Frequently, the use of Botox versus Injectables is not a one-or-the-other situation. Because they are ideal for different types of lines, a cosmetic professional may  sometimes recommend a combination of these two treatments together to get you the best possible results. You will start to see the wrinkle-reducing results from Botox in about 2-3 days to two weeks whereas you see results from Injectable Fillers immediately. The effects of Botox last about three to four months whereas Injectable fillers can last 6 months – 1 year on average, and 2 years plus with subsequent treatments!

Not all Cosmetic Injection Specialists are the Same

While Botox and Injectables are not as complicated as cosmetic surgery, choosing a heavily discounted service or new injectionist may save a few pennies; but can also have less than satisfactory results.  For this reason, you want to have any work of this type done by a Cosmetic Injection Specialist with medical credentials such as Rose Streeter, RN, BSN. With over 21 years of experience and a nursing background, Rose stays on the leading edge with continuous training and education in medical aesthetics. She is professional and conservative by nature and can help customize your treatment to your individual needs. Her studio is private, with no waiting room, providing a comfortable atmosphere.

Release Your Inner Beauty – Schedule today!

If you are bothered by the site of fine lines and wrinkles when looking in the mirror or believe your lips, cheeks or folds between the nose and mouth could use more volume, reach out to Aesthetic Creations, Inc. today. Call 720-301-0417 to schedule your consultation, or book online at www.rosestreeterrn.com.