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All of our products are FDA approved and bought directly from the manufacturer.
Not all procedures require the treatment area to be numbed; however, we will be happy to do it for any of them on request.
The most common side effects from treatments are bruising, soreness and possible swelling. Aside from using ice, we recommend applying arnica gel/cream to promote healing. For specific product side effects, please refer to the respective manufacturer website.
BOTOX® paralyzes certain muscles to keep them from contracting, subsequently smoothing out the wrinkles in that designated area. Fillers inject a gel under the skin where the substance expands and lifts the dermal layer to level out wrinkles and deemphasize them.
You should contact us immediately at (914) 821-6564 or margarita@imageoasisny.com and provide pictures so we can evaluate your condition.
We ask that anyone not feeling well, no matter how minor they think it is, to reschedule their appointment for the safety of our staff and patients.
Yes! Image Oasis is committed to giving you the ability to learn about how we can address your cosmetic concerns in an informative and pressure-free environment. Like all appointments, it is subject to our cancellation policy.
For neurotoxins, the needle used for application is extremely small and feels like a mosquito bite.
Yes, BOTOX® can be done in combination with fillers.
We do not recommend getting any additional face treatments until 2 weeks after your appointment.
Typically, you will see the results after 5-7 days.
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, pregnant or breastfeeding, have a skin infection at the injection site, cancer or have serious muscle and nerve conditions.
We recommend avoiding smoking and alcohol for 48 hours after treatment.
Due to the possibility of bruising, we recommend scheduling 2 weeks prior to any special events.
These products are made of the same protein, but offered by different companies. While dosed differently, the number of injection sites and cost of the procedure are identical.
Inside the syringe is a numbing agent that will help you tolerate the discomfort. In addition, we can numb the injection site with a numbing agent and ice.
Fillers can be done in combination with BOTOX®.
You should not get fillers if you had any vaccination in the past 4 weeks, dental work or laser treatments in the area in the past 2 weeks, permanent implants of any kind in the treatment area, active skin condition or infection in the treatment area. You should not get fillers if you are pregnant or nursing, have autoimmune conditions or if you’ve experienced rashes after injections or are allergic to lidocaine.
At minimum, fillers are expected to last 4 months but can last up to a year. The duration is dependent on age, body type, lifestyle and sun exposure.
There are different types of fillers on the market, but in our office, we only use hyaluronic acid fillers. Hyaluronic acid is a compound found naturally in the body.
Each brand offers different formulations to provide optimal results for a specific treatment area. For example, a formulation made for the lips may not work as well in the cheeks.
It is recommended to not get KYBELLA® if you have had or plan to have surgery on your face, neck, or chin, have had cosmetic treatments on your face, neck, or chin, have had or have medical conditions in or near the neck area, have had or have trouble swallowing, have bleeding problems, are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed or have an infection in the treatment area.
Although KYBELLA® destroys the fat cell completely, it is possible for new cells to develop and come back with weight gain.
It will take approximately 2-3 weeks to see results.
Generally, you should expect several days of redness and swelling in the area and should plan the appointment accordingly.
You can as long as they are not in the same area.
KYBELLA® is faster and more direct since it is an injection and the procedure only takes a few minutes. CoolSculpting® takes over an hour to perform, can be uncomfortable to receive and can affect all layers of the skin. In our experience, KYBELLA® is more effective.
While not every microneedling device is FDA approved, we use MicroPen® EVO by Eclipse, which is!
Some people will notice changes within the first week, but for most people, significant changes come after 3-4 weeks.
After your appointment, it may look like you have mild sunburn for 24-48 hours after treatment. We will give you a cooling mask after the procedure to decrease redness and discomfort.
PRP is a safe and effective way to reverse hair loss and create new hair growth.
In general, the best candidates are those who have just started losing their hair or have hair loss starting no longer than 6 years ago. Due to the variables influencing potential outcomes of this procedure, we recommend scheduling a free consultation to give you a realistic expectation of results.
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