Introduction to Aesthetic Injectables: What They Are and How They Work
Aesthetic injectables are a popular and effective way to enhance the appearance of the face and improve skin quality. With a non-surgical approach, injectables offer a convenient and minimally invasive alternative to traditional cosmetic procedures. As a nurse, NP, or PA injector, you will able to assess and treat facial wrinkles with these powerful products and our specialized Injector Residency techniques.
Neurotoxins are some of the most well-known and widely used injectables. These products temporarily paralyze the muscles that cause wrinkles, resulting in a smoother and more youthful appearance. In reality, you are giving neurotoxin that can weaken muscle, and not paralyze muscle!
Botox is a brand name of the neurotoxin Botulinum toxin. Other brand names include Dysport, Xeomin, Jeuveau, and Daxxify. All of these neurotoxins are commonly used to treat wrinkles in the forehead, glabella (the area between the eyebrows), and crow's feet (the lines that radiate from the corners of the eyes).
Fillers are another popular type of aesthetic injectable. Unlike Botox, fillers add volume to areas of the face that have lost volume due to aging or other factors. Fillers can be used to enhance the cheeks, fill in nasolabial folds (the lines that run from the nose to the mouth), and plump up the lips. The most common types of fillers are made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body.
PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is a treatment that uses a patient's own blood to promote skin rejuvenation. PRP is created by processing a small sample of blood in a centrifuge, which separates the plasma from the red and white blood cells. The plasma is then re-injected into the patient's skin, where it stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, resulting in improved skin quality.
In conclusion, aesthetic injectables offer a non-surgical and minimally invasive approach to facial enhancement. Whether you are looking to smooth out wrinkles, add volume to your cheeks, or improve your skin quality, there is an injectable treatment you can learn that can help your patients.
We go over all of these injections in our course, from the unique perspective of a nurse injector AND a plastic surgeon. You will be able to learn from the best, and from the viewpoints of a nurse and a doctor!
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