We’re firm believers in the power of knowledge. When you’re well-informed, you’re empowered to make choices that lead to the best possible outcomes for you. That’s why we’re sharing some popular misconceptions about injectables. 

Our patients are often happily surprised when we share the truth about injectables with them––whether they’re learning most injectable treatments don’t require major recovery time, that they can dramatically boost collagen production, or that a skillfully applied treatment can look so natural not even your closest friends know you had a treatment. 

Injectable Myth: Lip fillers will give me duck lips.

The Truth: Skillfully administered lip fillers look natural, full yet subtle, and integrate naturally with your features. 

We can all easily recall reality TV shows starring people with unnaturally large lips—but expertly applied fillers will respect natural anatomy and never appear overdone, noticeable, or unnatural. This common misconception around fillers stems from inexperienced practitioners or misaligned expectations. Lip fillers can (and should) appear natural, providing a harmonious fullness that seamlessly integrates with your features.

At Philosophy MD, our approach prioritizes balance, symmetry, and proportion, ensuring that your enhanced lips harmonize with your singular, natural anatomy. For some patients, we may also integrate neuromodulator treatments to offer the appearance of fullness with a “lip flip” technique.

We engage in thorough assessments and consultations to ensure you receive realistic guidance, and can accurately envision your outcomes. When our patients express interest in more pronounced results, we take the time to discuss the nuances of natural proportion and the potential impact of overtreatment. Our promise is to enhance your natural allure, never compromising the inherent balance of your unique features. 

Injectable Myth: Botox® only lasts a few weeks

The Truth: Botox® typically lasts 3-4 months—or longer, depending on the patient.

Yes, neuromodulators such as Botox® eventually wear off as the neuromodulating molecules are metabolized and targeted muscles begin flexing again. But there are three important things to remember about neuromodulators:

1. Neuromodulators don’t just treat wrinkles, they also prevent future folds and wrinkles. By relaxing the muscles causing the furrows between your eyes, for example, you prevent that line from deepening in the future while also addressing the concern now. So the value of the injectable goes beyond the lifespan of the single treatment itself.
2. Although they wear off eventually, it can take up to 6 months for results to fully wane. Your dosage and treatment pattern are the most relevant factors to the longevity of your neuromodulator treatment, and both should evolve over the years to meet your own evolution.  .
3. Neuromodulators are just one aspect of transformative aesthetic care. Any treatment can be optimized through a combination plan that aims to optimize skin health and quality over time. We hope to educate our patients to make proactive, empowered choices, to close knowledge gaps and help our patients think long term about skin.

Injectable Myth: Injectables are just for the face.

The Truth: Injectables have a broad array of uses for the whole body, including uses beyond the purely cosmetic. 

Injectables aren’t just for the face; neuromodulators can help with excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) in the underarms and palms or address concerns like migraines or tension in the jaw or shoulders. Fillers can help refresh the backs of the hands to make them appear younger.  Biostimulators like Radiesse® are beginning to be used for areas like neck and chest, where thinner skin becomes susceptible to crepiness and loss of resilience. 

Injectable Myth: Neuromodulators will make my face look frozen

The Truth: Injectables can bring out your natural beauty with absolutely nuanced, beautiful results. 

In the same was that artistry and skill are critical to natural outcomes with filler, neuromodulator treatment is an artform AND a science. Options between brands, and an experienced provider can not only provide more natural looking results, but more natural feeling results. Through ongoing follow-up with our patients, we aim to evolve and adapt our treatment patterns and dosages for continued treatment outcome success. Our preferences and anatomy are unique, so should our treatment plans be. 

Here are 3 ways to make sure your neuromodulator outcomes are balanced and natural-looking:

• Choose a clinic with qualified and experienced injectors, great reviews, and a practice for regular follow-up.. 
• Ask questions to ensure your injector understands your goals and preferences.
• Start small; we often encourage patients to begin with an incremental approach; we can always add more. 
• Evaluate their staff’s results and ask to see patient before & after photos to qualify their abilities for yourself. Make sure the results you see match the standard you are seeking. 

Injectable Myth: Injectable treatments are just for women

The Truth: Injectables are a transformational tool that can enhance self-expression in all people.

All people are welcome here. Injectable treatments offer a great opportunity to enhance, contour, smooth, refresh, and rejuvenate. Let’s explore a few of the absolutely universal benefits these treatments offer:

• HA (Hyaluronic Acid) gels (a.k.a. fillers): Rebalance and enhance facial contours, particularly in the cheek and jawline. They commonly restore lost volume to the temples, midcheek, or lips.
• Biostimulators: Stimulate collagen production for overall skin improvement, enhance skin firmness and elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin texture and tone over time.
• Hydrators: Improve surface hydration and plumpness, enhance skin quality and health, reduce the look of fine lines caused by dehydration, create a more refreshed, well-rested appearance.
• Neuromodulators: Reduce dynamic wrinkles, such as forehead lines, frown lines, and crow’s feet, soften a stern appearance, lift eyebrows, treat headaches and excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).

Discover what a personalized injectable treatment can offer you.

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