Cosmetic injectables can soften expression lines, restore facial volume, and refine specific features without surgery. Some injections relax the muscles that form wrinkles, while others add support beneath the skin. Choosing the right product depends on your facial anatomy, the changes you’d like to make, and how naturally you want the result to fit your features.
You can explore injectables as part of the cosmetic dermatology services at West Virginia Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center. Led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. David W. Judy, our practice has offices in South Charleston, Barboursville and Beckley, West Virginia. We work with Xeomin®, Dysport®, JUVÉDERM®, and Restylane® to create treatment plans based on your skin, facial movement, and goals.
Injectables We Offer
Wrinkle relaxers and dermal fillers treat different causes of facial aging. Wrinkle relaxers reduce muscle activity that creates expression lines, while fillers restore volume and refine facial contours.
Wrinkle Relaxers
Wrinkle relaxers temporarily reduce movement in selected facial muscles. They’re commonly used for dynamic lines that become more visible when you frown, squint, or raise your eyebrows.
- Xeomin®: The practice’s preferred alternative to BOTOX® Cosmetic. Xeomin can soften frown lines and other movement-related wrinkles.
- Dysport®: Another wrinkle-relaxing injectable that may be recommended for moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows.
Dermal Fillers
JUVÉDERM® and Restylane® are collections of hyaluronic acid fillers. Specific products within each collection can be used for different areas and concerns.
- JUVÉDERM: May be used to restore cheek volume, soften facial folds, add lip fullness, or improve chin and jawline definition.
- Restylane: May be used to fill facial hollows, shape the lips, soften lines around the mouth, or add support to selected features.
We will evaluate your facial movement, volume, and proportions before recommending a wrinkle relaxer, filler, or combination treatment.
What Happens During an Injectable Appointment?
Your visit begins with a facial assessment and a conversation about the changes you’d like to see. Your provider may ask you to smile, frown, squint, or raise your eyebrows to evaluate how your muscles move. For filler treatments, facial volume, symmetry, and structure are also reviewed.
The injections are placed in specific areas using a fine needle. Neurotoxin results develop gradually as muscle activity decreases. Filler changes are often visible soon after treatment, though early swelling can temporarily affect the appearance.
Redness, tenderness, swelling, or bruising can occur after either treatment. You’ll receive instructions based on the products used and the areas treated.
Can Neurotoxins and Fillers Be Used Together?
Neurotoxins and fillers can sometimes be included in the same treatment plan because they serve different purposes. A neurotoxin may soften lines created by facial movement, while filler restores volume or changes contour.
You don’t have to treat every concern at once. Your provider can prioritize the areas that matter most to you and discuss whether treatments should be completed during one visit or spaced apart.
Why Choose West Virginia Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center for Injectables in South Charleston?
Injectable treatments may be performed by the practice’s team of physician assistants and medical professionals. Their dermatology experience supports careful evaluation of your skin, facial movement, proportions, and treatment goals before injections are placed. Rather than concentrating on one wrinkle or feature, your provider considers how each treatment area relates to the rest of your face.
West Virginia Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center also carries several injectable options instead of using one product for every concern. Your provider can recommend Xeomin or Dysport for movement-related wrinkles and select from the JUVÉDERM or Restylane collections when facial volume or contour is the primary concern. Each treatment plan is based on your anatomy and the type of change you’d like to see.
Explore Your Injectable Options
A professional assessment can help you determine whether a wrinkle relaxer, dermal filler, or combination plan makes sense for you. Contact us (opens in new tab) to request an injectable consultation with West Virginia Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center in South Charleston, WV. You can also call (304) 925-7546 to speak with the office.