Getting older doesn’t mean we have to accept all the tell-tale signs that come with aging. Most lines and wrinkles can now be effectively minimized with Jeuveau, an anti-aging therapy that’s considered to be much safer than surgery and quicker than other types of treatments. Here at H-MD Medical Spa in Oklahoma City, OK, we provide this minimally invasive therapy with expert care at an affordable cost.
Whether you’re currently dealing with cosmetic issues caused by aging or are thinking about using this therapy as a preventative measure, it can be beneficial in both scenarios and for adults of all ages. So if you’re wondering how it works and what you can expect during treatment, here’s a quick overview to help explain the process.
How Does Jeuveau Work?
When we’re younger, frowning, squinting, smiling, and other facial expressions cause instant wrinkles on the face, though these normally disappear quickly when we relax our facial muscles again. As we age, these wrinkles, along with lines, can become more noticeable and permanent. This happens because our bodies gradually produce less elastin and collagen as we get older.
Jeuveau is a neuromuscular medication that can treat these types of issues by targeting the source of the problem. It relaxes muscles, stimulates collagen, and therefore leads to firmer, more supple skin, reduced wrinkles, and fine lines that are less noticeable.
What Is a Typical Treatment Session Like?
When you schedule an appointment with us, we’ll carry out a consultation and exam first, followed by a treatment session. Here’s what you can expect during your first visit with us:
1. Skin Exam
During your consultation, we’ll conduct a quick examination of your face while asking you questions, such as what issues you’d like treated and what your skincare goals are. We’ll assess your skin and examine any lines or wrinkles that are present, as well as your muscle tone. All of this helps us put together a personalized treatment plan for you so that we can gauge how much medication we’ll need to use while targeting only the areas you want to be treated.
2. Treatment
The treatment process should take no longer than 10 minutes for most patients, though this will depend on how many areas we’ll be treating. We inject small amounts of the medication with microneedles, and this may require more than one injection in each muscle.
The needles are so small that they shouldn’t cause any noticeable pain other than a small pinch when we inject the medication into the muscles. If you’re sensitive to needles, we can apply a numbing agent to your skin before we get started. After the injections, there should be no significant swelling or bruising, as it’s a minimally invasive treatment, unlike surgical procedures and other anti-aging therapies.
3. Post-Treatment
Once your session is over, that’s it! You’ll be ready to resume most of your regular activities immediately. Unlike surgical procedures or other treatments, there’s no downtime or recovery period. We’ll provide you with a short list of precautions you’ll want to take during the first 48 hours so you can achieve the best results from this treatment, but other than that, you can go about your day as you normally would.
How Soon Do the Effects Start?
Within five to seven days, most patients will begin to feel a relaxing effect in their facial muscles, along with diminished lines and wrinkles. However, in some cases, this may take as long as two weeks, and this is due to many different factors. Your metabolism, your stress levels, and how much medication is used can all play a role in how quickly results are noticed.
Once you start to notice results, you should continue to see even stronger effects up until the second or third week. By then, the full effects should be noticed by virtually everyone, and these effects should then last quite a long time.
At What Age Should I Start Treatment?
You can get started with this treatment at any age, and there is no ideal age to begin. Some of our patients prefer to start early for different reasons, though this all comes down to a matter of preference and whether you plan on using this therapy as a preventative treatment, a corrective treatment, or both.
20s and 30s
Starting treatment in your 20s and 30s can help you get a headstart on preventing or delaying the signs of aging. Wrinkles and lines can occur at any age, but most people begin to notice these issues becoming more prominent in their late 30s, which is why many choose to start Jeuveau before then. In this way, this therapy can serve as a preventative treatment for quite some time with regularly scheduled touch-ups.
40s and Older
If you’re in your 40s or older, you most likely already have some noticeable fine lines and wrinkles. Crow’s feet around the eyes, forehead lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows are some of the more common issues that can become more visible with older age. It’s never too late to start treatment, because you may still be able to correct any present issues while slowing down the development of new ones.
How Can I Make Jeuveau Last Longer?
While your metabolism and the amount of medication injected play the two biggest roles in how long the effects last, other factors can potentially extend or weaken the effects of this treatment. Anything that can negatively affect your skin may shorten the duration of the effects. For the most optimal results, you should consider making the following lifestyle changes if you haven’t done so already.
- Reduce Stress
- Eat a Healthy Diet
- Stay Hydrated
- Stop Smoking
- Avoid Suntanning
- Refrain from Alcohol
What Are the Advantages of Jeuveau?
Revitalize Your Appearance
If you have lines and wrinkles already present, this treatment may be effective in diminishing them, leading to a revitalized appearance. Many of our patients are surprised by just how effectively Jeuveau worked for these types of issues.
Delay the Signs of Aging
Whether you have fine lines and wrinkles or not, you can use this treatment to delay those that haven’t yet developed. When the skin is softer and the muscles are less tense, the physical signs of aging can often be delayed.
Boost Self-Confidence
Once you look in the mirror and see a younger-looking you again, this can be a major confidence booster. If you’ve felt dissatisfied with your looks for some time, this treatment can be a game changer right from the very first treatment.
Improve Social Interactions
In addition to improvements to your appearance, the effect on your self-confidence can carry over into your social life. When you feel better about yourself and are more confident, others often respond positively to this.
Will This Treatment Make My Face Stiff?
A common misconception about Jeuveau and similar injectables is that it can lead to a stiff or “frozen” face, where a person is unable to make facial expressions. This couldn’t be further from the truth. While this medication is capable of paralyzing muscles to reduce contractions, only small amounts are used and only in specific areas of the face.
Because we use conservative amounts and it doesn’t affect the entire face, you will still be able to make facial expressions, just with less tension in the muscles, leading to fewer lines and wrinkles. Your face will normally feel more relaxed after treatment, especially if you’ve been experiencing stress for some time.
What Makes Jeuveau Safe?
Although this medication is a neurotoxin, the amounts we use are considered to be extremely safe and typically wear off anywhere within three to five months. This means that it won’t alter your facial structure like surgeries, there are no permanent changes made, and it’s your choice whether you’d like to continue to receive regular treatments or not.
Also, not only are we licensed to provide this treatment, but we have many years of experience in treating patients with injectables. Its popularity can be attributed to the fact that it has a well-known safety profile, and if you’ve ever had your blood drawn by a doctor, our needles are much smaller than the types used for that.
Schedule With Us Today
Jeuveau can be an effective and minimally invasive way of treating fine lines and wrinkles on the face. It can be used regardless of your age and whether you’d like to correct current issues or proactively treat them before they appear. To see if this treatment is right for you and to take the first step towards your aesthetic goals, contact us at H-MD Medical Spa in Oklahoma City, OK today to schedule your consultation.
