Non-surgical options for cosmetic dermatology and plastic surgery continue to improve with time. Botox injections and Volume fillers continue to be at the forefront of cosmetic rejuvenation given their high safety profile and efficacy. At Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center, we focus on natural results with fillers and Botox. Facial fillers are used to volumize areas of premature hollowness or wrinkling, whereas Botox is used to reduce hyperactive facial muscles around the eyes, forehead, and chin.
Understanding the various attributes of each filler and Botox option can be discussed in detail during your consultation in our Beverly Hills or Santa Monica offices. Rest assured that we will provide you with exceptional attention to detail and professionalism.
Botox as a non-surgical facial injection in Los Angeles
Botox is widely used in the United States as a non-surgical facial injection to help ease fine wrinkles and deep lines on the face. The most common applications for Botox include eyelid wrinkles, eyebrow wrinkles, deep forehead lines, and nose wrinkles. As the leading FDA-Approved injection for facial rejuvenation, Botox can help you look years younger in a matter of minutes.
Young patients are timid about starting Botox as it is an introductory step in the process of aging. At Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health in Santa Monica, we believe that small amounts of Botox are key as they can mitigate existing wrinkles and prevent new ones from coming up. Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian administers micro-injections of Botox using a very fine needle so that patient discomfort is minimized.
Facial Fillers At Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center
Dermal fillers are an important part of any cosmetic dermatology or plastic surgery regimen as they provide a non-surgical option to improve results of facial rejuvenation. At Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center, we deliver exceptional results by focusing on natural improvements with facial fillers and volumizing injections. In our office, we use dermal fillers to improve wrinkles, volumize cheeks and jawlines, and reduce asymmetry on the face and neck. Patients also benefit from body fillers such as Sculptra to enhance the hip-dip or buttocks.
Juvederm Facial Filler Injections
Juvederm is a safe, FDA-approved hyaluronic acid facial fillers that provides longlasting volume to the lips and face. The safety of Juvederm has contributed to its worldwide success as one of the most sought-after facial fillers. Juvederm is used primarily for soft tissue augmentation in the cheeks and face.
- Acne scars
- Chin enhancement
- Fill in Laugh Lines
- Increase Cheek Volume (Non-surgical cheek lift)
- Non-surgical nose job
- Smooth Deep Folds in the Skin
- Reduce Fine Lines
- Plump Thin Lips
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is an expert in Juvederm injections and can help you identify specfic facial points to volumize during your visit. His clear approach to non-surgical facial enhancement can employ fillers, Botox injections, lasers, and RF tissue tightening in combination to enhance your results.
Juvederm is our most popular facial filler for lip augmentation; lasting about 12 months or more. Dr. Karamanoukian recommends Juvederm for the first-time facial filler patient as well as the seasoned patient who has previous experience with facial fillers.
Radiesse Volumizing Facial Filler
Radiesse is a leading volumizing facial filler that is used to fill in deep wrinkles and enhance soft tissue volume on the face. Results are seen immediately with Radiesse and continue to improve over 30 to 60 days as Radiesse stimulates additional production of collagen within the skin.
Ideally, Radiesse should be used in someone with mild to moderate wrinkling and facial volume loss. Radiesse can be used on the face, including the cheeks, nasolabial folds, temples, jawline, and deep wrinkles. Results typically last two to three years, with patients reporting long-term results that outlast volume fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane.
Our expert clinicians can help you decide whether Radiesse is the right facial filler for you. Radiesse is commonly used in patients who desire a more natural volume enhancement along the jawline and in the upper cheeks.
Natural-Looking Restylane Dermal Fillers in Santa Monica
Restylane is among the most common hyaluronic acid facial fillers on the market; owing much of its popularity to its versatility and high safety profile. Among the many applications for this filler, Restylane is most commonly used as a volumizing filler to enhance the lower eyelid hollows, the nasolabial folds, fine wrinkles, and lip lines. Restylane is among the safest fillers used in lip augmentation.
- Fill in Laugh Lines
- Increase Cheek Volume
- Smooth Deep Folds in the Skin
- Reduce Fine Lines
- Plump Thin Lips
Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian is an expert in Restylane injections and can help you identify specfic facial points to volumize during your visit. His clear approach to non-surgical facial enhancement can employ fillers, Botox injections, lasers, and RF tissue tightening in combination to enhance your results.
As a hyaluronic acid facial filler, Restylane can last from 12 to 24 months and can be used erase fine lines and deep wrinkles. In many cases, Restylane can be used with Botox to eradicate static and dynamic wrinkles. Results can be seen immediately with Restylane and continue upwards of one year.
Lip augmentation with Restylane is an excellent choice if you have lost crucial upper and lower lip volume. Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian uses a technique known as the 'French Method' to enhance the vertical fullness of the lips.
Sculptra Injections for Facial Rejuvenation
Sculptra is a very safe filler that stimulates your skin to make natural collagen, thus eliminating facial volume loss and fine wrinkles. Kare Plastic Surgery + Skin Health Center is pleased to offer Sculptra injections for facial rejuvenation and fine wrinkles. Sculptra can treat the following areas:
- Acne Scars
- Cheek Volume
- Chin and Jawline Definition
- Hollow Temples
- Lower Eyelid Hollowness
- Nasolabial Wrinkles
Jawline Fillers in Santa Monica
Jawline fillers are one of the most effective nonsurgical treatments for enhancing facial definition and creating a balanced lower face. At Kare Plastic Surgery, treatment is carefully planned according to the distinct anatomic units of the jawline, including the chin, the mandibular body along the jawline, the jaw angle near the ear, and the prejowl area where early sagging can develop. By restoring structure and contour to these regions, jaw fillers can create a stronger chin projection, a sharper jawline, and smoother transitions across the lower face while minimizing the appearance of jowls.
Several advanced dermal fillers can be used to sculpt the jawline. Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvederm and Revanesse Versa provide immediate volume and structure that can define the chin and jawline with precision. These fillers integrate smoothly with surrounding tissue and allow careful contouring of the mandibular border. In patients who benefit from more structural support, biostimulatory fillers such as Radiesse can be used. Radiesse not only enhances the jawline contour but also stimulates collagen production, helping improve skin firmness and long term definition.
In some patients, optimizing the jawline involves treating the muscles and fat of the lower face as well. Strategic injections of Botox into the masseter muscles can slim a wide or square jaw by reducing muscle bulk, creating a more tapered facial shape. For patients with fullness in the lower cheeks, surgical removal of buccal fat can further refine facial contours. This procedure, known as Buccal Fat Removal, reduces lower face fullness and enhances the visibility of the jawline. At Kare Plastic Surgery, Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian uses a comprehensive understanding of facial anatomy to design customized jawline treatments that enhance chin projection, define the mandibular angle, and restore youthful lower face contours.