FAQ

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We use Galderma, Allergan, and Mertz products. During your consultation your provider will do a full face assessment and determined which products will be best to meet your aesthetics goals. 

About 45 mins. 

This varies on your desired results and what your lips already look like. We believe in a natural pout so we try not to over do it, unless that is what you are looking for, What Dr Gombar typically tries to do is start with 1/2 a syringe of filler and she will show you the results, if you still want them bigger than she will go ahead and add more. Half a syringe in 400$. Full syringe in 650$. Rarely is more than one syringe put into the lips at one visit but if that is the case the second syringe is discounted. We try not to charge by syringe here, rather by a result! If you do 1/2 a syringe and decide you want them more plump you can always come back for more, if the appointment is scheduled within 1 month of your first lip injection it will only be charged the remainder of the charge for a full syringe which is 250$. 

Lip injections are more uncomfortable than painful. If pain is a big concern for you just let us know that you would like to be numbed as soon as you get in so we can put some topical numbing on you as soon as you get there. There is lidocaine in the product so you get numbed as you do the injections.  But it’s quick and very much tolerable! 

Neurotoxin (Botox/Dysport/Xeomin) is charged per unit, starting at $13-$14 per unit. It lasts anywhere from 3-4 months (really depends on how quickly your body metabolizes and how strong that muscle is). PREVENTION is key. 

I do both filler and Botox. For those lines, even though they’re static lines, meaning they are there even when you are not making expression, I would still start with Botox. Those lines will go away once you freeze the underlying muscle and do your part by consistently using a good skin regimen. The reason those lines form is bc you probably make a lot of facial expressions and you use those muscles often, so you crease the skin over top of those muscles. When you do that over and over the line starts to form that’s there even when you’re not making those faces. That, combined with the fact that our skin starts to thin as we age leads us to form wrinkles. Once you stop making those faces (which you will stop making after botox) the over lying skin no longer creases and those lines smooth out. You can certainly put a little bit of filler in those areas if it bothers you that much but I would start with Botox in those areas, give it a month or so to see how your skin bounces back after not being able to form those creases, and then you can make the decision about also doing a filler. We will discuss a good skin regimen which you can use in those areas after botox that will also help. But in general, doing filler for those lines isn’t necessary, just botox and a good skin regimen!Microneedling is also great for your skin and also for static lines too. There are so many options and since your young and starting it now you won’t have a problem getting rid of those lines at all!

Kybella is a non-invasive procedure that requires multiple fine injections of active ingredients into the treatment area beneath the skin to seemingly melt away fat and expel it from the body. The ingredient in Kybella permanently destroys fat cells and then your body eliminates them through your lymphatic system.  This can be an effective treatment to remove pockets of fat on the face (FDA cleared for underneath the chin), neck and body. Unlike surgery, these treatments are usually relatively simple, require no post-operative recovery time, require no heavy bandages or garments, and no anesthetic is necessary. The cosmetic application includes removal of small, stubborn, unwanted pockets of fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. Lipolysis (the destruction of fat cells) is not suitable for weight loss and should be combined with a healthy lifestyle including a sensible exercise and dietary program for optimal results. Some fat deposits are especially suited for treatment while others are not. Treatments consist of 1 to 4 treatments (usually 2 or 3) approximately 4 to 6 weeks apart, depending on healing. The results are permanent and the length of swelling depends on the patient and the fullness in the treatment area. The more fat you have, the more swelling you will likely have. The swelling can last from 2-6 weeks. There is usually no down time with the exception of the swelling. Some minor soreness may be experienced after. Numbness is common and can be present for 4-6 weeks so don’t panic. You are asked to massage the area after the procedure to help with hardness that will occur. Starts at $500 per vial and its recommended to do 2 vials to see the best results.

Everyone is a candidate for Kybella BUT Kybella may not be the best option for everyone. Sometimes surgery may very well be the best option for you. We will discuss this during your appointment. You may also require other treatments with Kybella such as radio frequency or ultrasound tightening of the skin. 

PRP is a natural product created from your own body. A small amount of blood is drawn from you and placed in a sterile tube that is spun down in a centrifuge to separate the different components of the blood. Red and white blood cells are divided from the platelets and the plasma (the gold serum). This plasma now contains a higher than normal number of platelets and is called platelet rich plasma, or PRP.  The plasma has been used for years for years for its ability for natural healing and cell repair. Read below to learn about its applications in hair growth and skin rejuvenation.