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WHAT IS BOTOX?

Botox® is a cosmetic injectable that is injected into the muscles to soften movement and action to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

WHAT IS DYSPORT?

Dysport® is an alternative cosmetic injectable to BOTOX that reduces the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and other skin imperfections that appear with age.

HOW DOES BOTOX /DYSPORT WORK?

Botox /Dysport is injected directly into the muscles on the patient’s affected areas to effectively block the nerve signals being transmitted along the nervous fibers that signal the muscles in these areas to contract.

HOW LONG DOES BOTOX /DYSPORT LAST?

Botox /Dysport aesthetic treatments typically lasts about 3 to 6 months. As muscle action slowly returns, the lines and wrinkles begin to reappear and need to be treated again.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AFTER A BOTOX /DYSPORT TREATMENT?

Optimal results appear in about 7 to 14 days, so if you have an upcoming event and want to look your best, plan your treatment at least two weeks in advance. When treating fine lines and wrinkles, a reduction in the appearance of wrinkles should result once the treatment takes effect. Follow up or alternative aesthetic treatments at our Tampa Bay full service medical spa may be necessary if further correction is desired.

WHAT ARE DERMAL FILLERS?

Dermal fillers, sometimes called soft tissue fillers, are substances designed to be injected beneath the surface of the skin to add volume and fullness, sculpt your facial features or even add more balance to your facial features.

WHAT ARE DERMAL FILLERS USED FOR?

Different types of dermal fillers are designed to treat varying signs of aging. Depending on the filler selected, they may:

• Plump up thinning lips
• Enhance or fill in shallow areas on the face
• Decrease or remove the shadow or wrinkle under the eyes caused by the lower eyelid
• Fill in or soften the look of recessed scars
• Fill in or soften static wrinkles*, especially on the lower face

*Static wrinkles include those around the mouth and along the cheeks. These wrinkles are usually a result of a loss of collagen and elasticity in the skin.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BOTOX AND DERMAL FILLERS?

The differences between Botox and fillers are:

Botox: This freezes muscles to stop creases and wrinkles caused by facial expressions. These are typically found in the upper face, such as the forehead and around the eyes.

Dermal fillers: These use hyaluronic acid and similar substances to “fill in” or plump areas that have lost volume and smoothness. This includes wrinkles around the mouth, thin lips, and cheeks that have lost fullness. They may also be used on forehead wrinkles, scars, and other areas that need extra volume for a smoother look.

Botox results last 3 to 4 months. Dermal filler results vary, depending on which filler is used.
Because Botox and fillers are different substances designed for different uses, they can sometimes be combined in one treatment. For instance, someone may use Botox to correct lines between the eyes and a filler to correct smile lines around the mouth.

WHAT IS KYBELLA®?

Kybella® is an FDA approved prescription injectable used in adults to improve the appearance and profile of moderate to severe fat below the chin (submental fat), also called “double chin.”

HOW DOES KYBELLA® WORK?

The active ingredient in Kybella®® is synthetic deoxycholic acid, a naturally occurring molecule in the body that breaks down and absorbs fat by breaking down cell membranes of fat cells. When injecting Kybella®, the response is that fat cells are targeted to destruction. The dissolved fat then gets cleared by the lymphatic and circulatory systems, as any waste product in our bodies does. These target fat cells remove themselves gradually over the span of several weeks. As for the Kybella®/deoxycholic acid, it follows the same path; It gets metabolized and broken down, and then excreted as waste.

HOW LONG DOES KYBELLA® LAST?

Most Tampa Bay medical spa patients typically see results after just one Kybella® treatment. The full optimal results may take up to four treatments scheduled about one month apart to achieve the desired look. Since the results are permanent, once they are revealed, no more treatments are necessary.

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT AFTER A KYBELLA® TREATMENT?

There is no recovery with Kybella® treatments. Patients may return to their normal activities immediately following their appointments. On top of that, once the desired look has been achieved, they are permanent.

WHAT IS RESTYLANE?

Restylane is a highly versatile injectable dermal filler that can immediately restore lost volume from aging and smooth out moderate to severe lines and wrinkles.

HOW DOES RESTYLANE WORK?
Small amounts of Restylane are injected into trouble areas and distributed evenly using very gentle pressure. Composed of a highly biocompatible hyaluronic acid base, Restylane acts very much like the body’s naturally occurring hyaluronic acid, instantly hydrating the affected areas to visibly smooth out folds and add definition and fullness to aging areas of the face.

HOW LONG DOES RESTYLANE LAST?

The results obtained with the initial treatment with Restylane will be immediately noticeable right after the procedure and will last 9 to 12 months.

WHAT IS A PLASMA INJECTION?

PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is a natural product that comes from your blood. A technician draws a small amount of blood and places it in a centrifuge, which separates components of the blood. The platelets and the plasma, or the clear fluid, split from the red and white blood cells. The plasma, now called PRP, includes white blood cells and a larger than normal number of platelets, or cell fragments, which contain important growth factors that boost healing. Now it’s ready for injection into your problem areas.

WHAT IS A PLASMA INJECTION USED FOR?

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) helps to stimulate collagen production to grow for total facial rejuvenation rather than individual wrinkle improvement.

HOW LONG DOES A PLASMA INJECTION LAST?

Since PRP therapy works with your body to boost collagen injections, it takes a few weeks for optimal results to reveal themselves. Once complete, the results last for about a year.

WHAT IS HYDRAFACIAL KERAVIVE™?

HydraFacial Keravive™ is a unique and relaxing 3-step treatment designed to cleanse, stimulate, and nourish your scalp and hair follicles for fuller, thicker, healthier-looking hair.

HydraFacial Keravive™ is a 3-step treatment:

Cleanse + Exfoliate: Relaxing, painless suction and hydration removes dirt, oil, and dead skin, and cleanses hair follicles.
Hydrate + Nourish: Optimized delivery of a proprietary blend of 5 biomimetic growth factors and 2 skin proteins.
Deliver daily scalp and hair follicle nourishment and stimulation

WHAT IS HYDRAFACIAL KERAVIVE™ USED FOR?

HydraFacial Keravive™ is designed to help remove impurities and reinvigorate your scalp to help address hair and scalp concerns such as dry, damaged, or thinning hair, clogged hair follicles and dry scalp.

HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO GET HYDRAFACIAL KERAVIVE™?

For best results, it is recommended that Tampa Bay patients have the HydraFacial Keravive™ in-office treatment once a month for three consecutive months, along with continued use of the at-home spray. A maintenance in-office treatment at our Tampa Bay full service medical spa every 1-3 months is also encouraged.

WHAT IS HYDRAFACIAL?

HydraFacial is a 30–40-minute procedure that consists of 3 steps:
Cleanse & Peel: Uncover a new layer of skin with gentle exfoliation and relaxing resurfacing.
Extract & Hydrate: Remove debris from pores with painless suction. Nourish with intense moisturizers that quench skin.
Fuse & Protect: Saturate the skin’s surface with antioxidants and peptides to maximize your glow.

WHAT IS HYDRAFACIAL USED FOR?

• Combat fine lines and wrinkles
• Restore elasticity & firmness
• Even out skin tone
• Restore skin vibrancy
• Improve skin texture
• Correct hyperpigmentation
• Clear oily or congested skin
• Reduce enlarged pores

WHAT IS VORTEX-FUSION TECHNOLOGY?

HydraFacial is for everyone. The HydraFacial treatment is designed for all skin types. Even the most sensitive skin easily tolerates the non surgical HydraFacial treatment. Your Tampa Bay board certified physician or skin care professional may choose specific treatment serums and/or customize the treatment for your unique skin conditions and needs.

WHO IS HYDRAFACIAL FOR?

HydraFacial is for everyone. The HydraFacial treatment is designed for all skin types. Even the most sensitive skin easily tolerates the HydraFacial treatment. Your board certified physician or skin care professional may choose specific treatment serums and/or customize the med spa treatment for your unique skin conditions and needs.

WHAT IS MICRONEEDLING?

Microneedling is a 45 minute, minimal to no downtime, collagen inducting treatment that uses a handheld device with micro needles to penetrate the skin (at varying depths from .25 mm to 2.5 mm) to treat active acne, acne scars, fine lines and wrinkles, pore size, uneven skin tone, stretch marks and poor skin elasticity.

At KIVA MedSpa we use only the SkinPen® which is the only FDA-approved microneedling device on the market. The convenient cordless design of the SkinPen® allows us to effectively treat any area of your body, including face, neck, chest, arms, hands, legs, abdomen, and back.

WHAT IS MICRONEEDLING USED FOR?

Microneedling works by creating thousands of tiny micro-injuries on the surface of your skin with very small needles, triggering your body’s natural collagen and elastin production. This non surgical process allows 80% more absorption of the growth factors that are applied to your skin during the treatment, which further enhances your collagen and elastin response. This med spa treatment is safe and effective for Tampa Bay area patients with ALL skin types.

Microneedling is recommended for the treatment of:

• Aged and sagging skin
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Vertical lip lines “smoker’s lines”
• Skin tightening and rejuvenation
• Enlarged pores
• Stretch marks
• Scars, including acne scars, surgical scars, trauma injury scars, and burn scars
• Hair loss
• Uneven skintone

IS MICRONEEDLING PAINFUL?

All of our SkinPen® microneedling treatments at our med spa in Tampa include extra-strength prescription numbing cream to ensure your treatment is as comfortable as possible.

HOW LONG DOES A MICRONEEDLING PROCEDURE LAST?

Total prep and procedure time is one hour. We ask that you arrive at our Tampa med spa with no makeup on so our practitioner can properly examine your skin and make the best recommendation for your personal skin needs.

If you are using topical retinoids of any sort we ask that you stop using them about a week before your med spa treatment.

WHAT IS THE CHEMICAL PEEL PROCESS?

First, your skin is thoroughly cleansed, and numbing cream will be applied if necessary. The solution is applied to the skin and left on for a prescribed amount of time. At that time, a neutralizing agent will be used, and the peel is removed. You will be given a topical ointment to apply to the skin regularly after your treatment to support and soothe the skin during the healing process.

WHAT RESULTS SHOULD I EXPECT AFTER A CHEMICAL PEEL?

Recovery often depends on the type of chemical peel you have. Superficial peels usually don’t require any downtime, and you can head back to your daily activities right away. Deep peels will likely need multiple weeks for full recovery. Lighter peels reveal subtle improvements that show up over time, while deeper peels will produce more dramatic results.

After this non surgical treatment, the skin may become red and swollen, which can last for up to one week. Bruising can accompany these symptoms, and the skin may be very tender to the touch. Our Tampa Bay practitioner will provide specific instructions on how to care for your skin during the recovery process to promote healing and ensure an optimal outcome.