Experience the transformative power of dermal fillers at Minnie Street Aesthetics. Our skilled professionals use advanced techniques to restore facial volume and sculpt youthful contours. Say farewell to sagging skin and hello to a rejuvenated, more radiant you. Unlock the secret to timeless beauty with our expertly administered fillers.
The process of aging can result in volume loss in the face. Fillers work to replenish this volume, resulting in a refreshed, more youthful appearance. At Minnie Street Aesthetics, we use the JUVÉDERM® collection of fillers. JUVÉDERM® is the #1 chosen collection of hyaluronic acid fillers in the United States. Hyaluronic acid is a smooth, crystal-clear get that is administered by injection in order to add volume to parts of the face, specifically where volume loss or wrinkles are present. Fillers help to plump, hydrate, replace volume increases, and contour the face.
There are five different fillers in the JUVÉDERM® product line: Ultra XC, Ultra Plus XC, VOLUMA® XC, VOLBELLA® XC, and VOLLURE® XC. Each is an injectable gel made from hyaluronic acid (HA). HA is a naturally occurring compound that essentially acts like a cushion just below the skin, adding volume to desired areas to fill in wrinkles or enhance specific facial features. Along with hyaluronic acid, the JUVÉDERM® collection of fillers also contains lidocaine (designated by XC) to make the injection process virtually painless. A topical numbing cream is also used to help further minimize discomfort.
At Minnie Street Aesthetics, we suggest that our clients avoid any blood-thinning medications and supplements for 48 hours prior to their treatment in order to decrease the likelihood of bruising UNLESS they are prescribed by your doctor. Please continue to take all medications as prescribed. Avoiding any alcoholic beverages for 48 hours prior to your appointment may also help to decrease bruising.
Avoid the following 48 hours before treatment:
• Aspirin
• Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
• Naproxen (Aleve)
• Garlic
• Alcohol
• Ginko Biloba
• St John’s Wort
• Omega Fish Oil Supplements
• Chinese Medicine
• Vitamin E
• Tretinoin (Retin-A) Treatments
• Glycolic Acid Treatments
• Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) Treatments
For 12 hours after your filler treatment AVOID:
• Applying makeup or moisturizers
• Strenuous exercise
• Direct sunlight
• Exposure to extreme heat
• Exposure to extreme cold.
• Alcoholic beverages
• Massaging of the treatment area
For mild discomfort and bruising it is safe to use:
• Cool packs
• Motrin or Advil (ibuprophen)
• Tylenol (acetaminophen)
• Arnica Montana (topical or oral)
Although some swelling, redness, itching and tenderness may be present for up to two weeks, please report any severe swelling, itching, redness, increased discomfort or discharge from the treated area to Minnie Street Aesthetics (507)254-7072.
Results are seen immediately and may last one to two years with optimal treatment, depending on the formula used and the area treated. Periodic touch ups can extend the desired results further.
Because swelling can last up to two weeks, if additional filler is desired, it’s best to wait this period of time before further augmentation.
The Juverderm collection of dermal fillers are composed primarily of Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring constituent in our bodies. This gel-like molecule is a moisture-binding ingredient that helps to keep skin plump and hydrated, supports the production of collagen, and maintains skin elasticity. In cases where dermal fillers have produced an undesired or harmful result, a reversal agent called Hyaluronidase can be injected into the skin to dissolve the filler. Hyaluronidase is a naturally occurring enzyme in the body that works to break down Hyaluronic acid, supporting its rapid and constant turnover. The enzyme catalyses the dissolution of the filler, reversing its effect without causing harm to the skin surface or dermal structure. Like any medication, there is a risk of allergy, which is why a thorough consultation is important before undergoing a filler correction procedure. It is important to note that for “permanent” fillers formulated with ingredients other than Hyaluronic acid, there are no reversal agents that can undo them.
At Minnie Street Aesthetics we utilize ultrasound technology to place the Hyaluronidase precisely where it needs to go.
