Clinical Director, Lovely C. Israel, A.N.P.
Women and men all over Sacramento are getting injections in their faces. When we choose to have semi-invasive procedures done for beauty, it is very important to go in with the necessary information so we can achieve stunning results. When I lived in Los Angeles, I had the privilege of meeting nurse practitioner, Lovely Israel. Lovely is not only a specialist in the aging process, but is a “nationally-recognized Clinical Instructor for advanced injection techniques for aesthetic injectables and trains clinicians around the country,” (http://www.skinbylovely.com/aboutus.html). Her office has been named Southern California Training Center For Aesthetic Advancements, Inc. and constantly welcomes students to rotate through and learn Lovely’s techniques for subtle, beautiful injection results.
Getting injections of botox and dermal fillers is a big decision that needs to be entered into with the proper knowledge and research. When one goes to get injections without the proper knowledge, and unarmed with the right questions, the results can at times be undesired and long lasting. Lovely, being just that, was kind enough to lend The Emery Board an exclusive interview where she answered some important questions for first time injection clients as well as those who currently receive treatments.
Q: For people who have never had injections done before, what are some key things to look for when choosing a doctor/nurse?
A: Ask the injector how many years of experience they have and how they were trained? What is the volume of patients that they see? The longer the experience and higher the volume of patients the better! Ask them if they know how to fix any complications and what complications may happen. Also, ask them to explain how botox works in the body (if they don’t know the pathophysiology of how something works then the person may be a beginner)
Q: What should a first timer expect from botox? fillers?
A: Botox takes 10 days for the full results to take effect and depending on the area and how much the person injects, the area should appear relaxed (not necessarily frozen) and most of the time fine lines diminish.
Dermall filler will add an instant result. Immediately following the procedure the area many be swollen or bruised and this should subside within the next few days.
Q: If someone over did it on botox, can that be fixed? How?
A: If someone is over botoxed only time will cure the issue. Exercise and antibiotics also make it metabolize faster.
Q: Are there serious risks associated with botox and fillers that most people don’t know about?
A: Botox can cause a “eyelid and eyebrow ptosis” which is sometimes called a droop. This is a possible complication when treating the forehead and frownlines. Botox also reduced mobility in the areas treated, so around the mouth, botox can cause problems with phonation. Dermal fillers, although very rare, if injected in the improper place can block blood flow to certain areas by putting pressure on blood vesssels or being injected in to blood vessels. If treated immediately these complications resolve. Dermal fillers can also appear lumpy at times but this can be fixed by the provider.
Q: What are some of your favorite effects that can be achieved through injectables?
A: Browlifts with botox and dermal fillers, jawline contouring, covering undereye bags, lifting the cheeks, raising the tip of the nose, eliminating lip lines, filling in hollow temples, etc…. endless possibilities!
Q: How can people make sure they don’t end up looking like the “Real Housewives?”
A: Make sure you stress to your provider that you want to look very natural and to be conservative. Request to still have some movement with botox and to start with small quantities with the fillers.
Q: Do you have any additional advice or information you think is important for patients to know?
A: Have realistic expectations. This is NOT surgery. Always communicate your needs and thoughts about treatment with your provider and if you don’t like the way something looks tell your provider.
Q: Do you know of any people who do injections in Northern California that you would recommend?
A: I just met Dr. Corey Maas this weekend and he was very nice. He has a practice in SF. http://www.drmaas.com/
Thank you, Lovely, for your wonderful advice!
If you are interested in more information on Lovely Israel, you can find her here http://www.skinbylovely.com/index.html
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