INJECTABLES - ABOUT THE PROCEDURE
Injections are performed in the in-office exam room of your dermatologist, plastic surgeon or facial plastic surgeon. The area to be injected will be cleansed (most likely with alcohol). Depending on the injectable and your pain threshold, a topical anesthetic cream may be applied or a local anesthetic agent may be injected to numb the region. Your physician may mark multiple locations to inject the filler substance. With Botox, you will be asked to make certain expressions so your doctor can determine how much injectable is likely needed and precisely where to place it. Depending on the area to be treated, you may receive one or more injections in a given region to achieve your desired results.