Which Injectable Treatment is Right for You?
Botox
Botox is perhaps the most well-known injectable treatment. It reduces wrinkles by preventing facial muscles from contracting.
Kybella
Kybella is a unique product, as it is the only FDA-approved formula used to destroy fat cells under the chin to create a more defined jawline.
Other injectable treatments, also called “fillers,” are becoming increasingly popular. Fillers are minimally invasive and can be used to restore volume to the face, camouflage wrinkles and fine lines, or augment the lips. Here is a brief overview of the filler options that Dr. Shaddix offers.
Juvéderm
Part of an extensive family of fillers, Juvéderm is made with hyaluronic acid and creates volume in the skin, especially to fill in folds along the mouth.
Restylane
Using hyaluronic acid, Restylane is used to correct nasolabial folds and augment the lips.
Defyne
Part of the Restylane family of fillers, Defyne is specifically formulated to fill marionette lines around the nose and mouth.
Lyft
Lyft is another Restylane product that is injected deep underneath the skin to lift the midface and add or restore volume in the cheeks.
Refyne
The final option within the Restylane family, Refyne uses cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel to fill laugh lines. It is long-lasting and allows for natural movements.
Vollure
Another product in the Juvéderm family, Vollure is intended to smooth out facial lines by placing hyaluronic acid underneath the skin to restore volume.
Voluma
Voluma is a Juvéderm product that effectively adds volume to the cheeks and midface through a deep injection.
Of course, there are many individual factors that need to be considered before determining which injectable treatment is right for you. The best way to choose is with guidance from a qualified professional. To learn more about any of these products and to find out which may be the right choice, schedule a consultation with Dr. Shaddix.
Dr. Kyle Shaddix
Dr. Shaddix is one of only a few double board-certified plastic surgeons in Pensacola. He completed his undergraduate education at the University of Georgia. From there, he graduated with honors in three majors in the biologic sciences while pursuing additional studies to refine his artistic capabilities. He attended medical school at the Medical College of Georgia, where he discovered his passion for surgery. Dr. Shaddix then pursued his general surgery training at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, where he excelled and eventually became Chief Resident of General Surgery. After completion of his general surgery residency, Dr. Shaddix was chosen to complete his fellowship in plastic surgery at the Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. There, he received some of the best and most innovative cosmetic training available in the country. He eventually became Chief Resident of Plastic Surgery before opening Shaddix Plastic Surgery in 2015. Dr. Shaddix is also the medical director of Grace + Grey Med Spa, a premier medical spa in Pensacola.
