Blog Category - Injectables

Jul

Before and After Photos | 2020

All photos shown are HVME patients using non-touched-up photos. Thank you to patients who have given permission for us to use their photos to showcase our work. Restylane Silk and Restylane LyftAfter treating lip and cheek area with Restylane Silk and Restylane LyftRadiesse V...

Jul

Combining RADIESSE® and BELOTERO® Fillers

Get the lift you want with RADIESSE® and smooth etched-in lines and wrinkles with BELOTERO BALANCE®. By treating wrinkles and folds at different depths of the skin, the effects of these two injectable fillers can be complementary:• RADIESSE is beneficial for immedi...

Jul

2019 Before and After Photos

All photos shown are HVME patients using non-touched-up photos. Thank you to patients who have given permission for us to use their photo to show our work. (The after photo above shows six weeks after Scarlet RF, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and with regimen of medical-grade skinc...

Jul

Botulinum Toxin Products Are Not All The Same

BOTOX® Cosmetic is a one-of-a-kind formulation created by a unique and proprietary manufacturing process. Even minor differences in botulinum toxin manufacturing processes can lead to variability in the final product - meaning potency and efficacy may not be completel...

Jul

Dermal Filler for Tear Trough

Several of the hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers we offer can be used for treating under-eye circles caused by a hollow along the tear trough, not caused by dark pigmentation under the eye. And dermal fillers can be used on the upper eye to artistically balance a face to mak...

Jul

Botox Price Increase

WHAT'S CHANGEDOctober 1st, there will be a slight increase in the cost of our Botox treatments. For over a decade, we have had our prices competitive with only one price increase. This is a result of the increase on cost from Allergan, the manufacturer of Botox. WHAT REM...

Jul

Botox and Dysport—Amazing Cosmetic Multi-taskers

The best way to learn about cosmetic uses for neurotoxin injections—Botox or Dysport—is to meet with a master injector for a complimentary, no-obligation consultation at Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics! Book now! Avoiding the hype and remembering that these are medic...

Jul

Botox and Ultherapy for the Neck

One of our most common laments? “My neck! ” In our arsenal is Botox, a well-known and effective treatment for reducing neck lines, often referred to as “turkey neck”. By relaxing the neck muscles that contribute to the appearance of wrinkles and pronounced lines, Botox hel...

Jul

Why is Hyaluronic Acid (HA) So Important?

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a naturally-occurring substance in skin known for its incredible capacity to attract and hold onto over one thousand times its weight in moisture. It is a vital, naturally-occurring substance that's part of the skin’s healthy matrix. Topical...

Jul

Before After Photos

All photos shown are HVME patients using non-touched-up photos. Thank you to patients who have given us permission to use their photos to showcase our work. Juvederm Volux XCBefore and immediately after Volux XC “TrapTox” Agnes RF Microneedling, AgeJET...

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