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“Aesthetic service” is an umbrella term used to describe different treatments and procedures that enhance cosmetic appearance, but aren’t surgical procedures. You may also see aesthetic services referred to as medical aesthetics, aesthetic procedures, aesthetic medicine, and more. Aesthetic treatments are non-invasive alternatives to traditional surgical cosmetic procedures that can help you achieve your aesthetic goals and boost your confidence and self-esteem.
Types of Aesthetic Services
There are numerous types of different aesthetic services that you can get to achieve a wide array of aesthetic goals. Each type of aesthetic treatment will deliver a different result, so doing research will help you come up with a general idea of what you want to do before you finalize a treatment plan with an aesthetic professional. The most common types of aesthetic services include:
Skincare treatments
Body sculpting
Hair removal
Dental aesthetics
Injectables
Injectables
One of the most popular kinds of aesthetic treatments are injectables. Injectables allow you to achieve results similar to surgery without needing to undergo such an invasive process. The two main types of injectables include neurotoxins and dermal fillers.
Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are gel-like substances injected under the skin to restore lost volume, smooth lines, and enhance facial contours. They are commonly used to reduce wrinkles, plump up lips, and improve the appearance of scars. Made from substances like hyaluronic acid, they provide a quick and minimally invasive way to achieve a more youthful look. Results are temporary, usually lasting from six months to two years, depending on the type of filler used.
Neurotoxins
Neurotoxins are substances that block nerve signals to muscles, reducing wrinkles and fine lines. Commonly used in cosmetic procedures, they relax facial muscles to give a smoother appearance. The effects are temporary, typically lasting three to six months, and require repeated treatments. Some of the most commonly used neurotoxins include:
Botox: Botox is a popular treatment that reduces wrinkles by temporarily relaxing facial muscles. It’s made from a purified protein called botulinum toxin. The effects last about three to four months. Botox is commonly used for forehead lines, crow's feet, and frown lines between the eyebrows.
Xeomin: Xeomin is similar to Botox but doesn’t have any added proteins. This makes it a "pure" form of botulinum toxin. It works by blocking nerve signals to muscles, reducing wrinkles. Results typically last three to four months. It’s often used for frown lines and other facial wrinkles.
Dysport: Dysport also uses botulinum toxin to reduce wrinkles. It spreads more easily than Botox, making it great for treating larger areas like the forehead. The results can appear faster, often within a few days, and last about three to four months. It’s mainly used for frown lines.
Jeuveau: Jeuveau is another type of wrinkle relaxer made from botulinum toxin. It’s often called "Newtox" because it's newer to the market. It works like Botox by relaxing muscles to smooth out wrinkles. The effects last about three to four months, targeting areas like frown lines.
What Aesthetic Injections Can Do
There is a reason that aesthetic injections have become so popular over the last several years. You can achieve many different kinds of cosmetic results with carefully placed neurotoxin injections in different areas of your body. You can smooth fine lines, relax wrinkles, lift portions of your face, and more.
Forehead Wrinkles
Neurotoxin injections in the forehead can smooth out wrinkles and fine lines, giving you a more youthful appearance. By temporarily relaxing the muscles that cause frown lines and creases, these injections make the skin look smoother and less wrinkled. Younger women can also benefit from getting botox injections in the forehead for its skin smoothing effects.
Lip Flip
A lip flip is a cosmetic procedure that enhances the appearance of your lips. Instead of using fillers, tiny amounts of Botox are injected into the muscles around your upper lip. This relaxes the muscles, causing the lip to flip slightly upward and outward, making it look fuller and more defined. The results are subtle, natural-looking, and ideal for people wanting to avoid an overfilled look you risk when getting filler.
Eyebrow Lift
Getting an eyebrow lift with Botox is a simple and non-surgical way to achieve a more youthful and refreshed look. During the procedure, small amounts of Botox are injected into specific muscles around your eyebrows. This relaxes the muscles that pull your brows down, allowing the muscles that lift your brows to work better. The effects last about three to four months, making it a less invasive way to enhance your look without surgery.
Crows Feet
Getting Botox in your crow’s feet can smooth out the fine lines and wrinkles that appear at the corners of your eyes when you smile or squint. Botox works by relaxing the muscles that cause these lines, making your skin look smoother and more youthful.
Masseter
Getting Botox in the masseter muscles, which are located at the sides of your jaw, can help slim your face and reduce jaw clenching or teeth grinding. Botox relaxes these muscles, making your jawline appear softer and more contoured. This can also relieve tension and discomfort caused by overactive jaw muscles. The effects usually become noticeable in a few weeks and last about three to six months, providing a slimmer, more relaxed facial appearance.
Knowing When an Aesthetic Provider is Legit
Unfortunately, aesthetics is a highly unregulated industry. When the advancements and popularity of aesthetic medicine meet the lack of regulation in the industry, it’s important for you to do as much research as you can before settling on a provider. With aesthetic social media and online scams being so frequent, finding a reputable provider for aesthetic services is super important.
It’s widely agreed upon that aesthetic services are incredibly safe when performed by a licensed healthcare professional, but when done incorrectly by someone inexperienced in the particular procedure, things can go wrong. Most aesthetic procedures use medical-grade chemicals, needles, and other tools that require the right healthcare qualifications to use safely.
Before you undergo any treatment, make sure that your aesthetician has all of the licenses required by your state. Here are some red flags and green flags to watch out for when you’re deciding on a provider:
Red Flags
Prices are super cheap. When prices seem too good to be true, they probably are.
If the provider claims to be “board certified in aesthetics.” While being a board-certified plastic surgeon and dermatologist are both recognized certifications a qualified aesthetician may have, there is no board certification for aesthetics.
Can’t say ‘no’ to clients wanting a service that wouldn’t be good for them
Green Flags
Injectables performed by an RN, NP, PA, or MD/DO and certifications are framed on the wall. You can go to your state board of nursing website and type in the name of your provider to check if their license is active, and check for complaints or actions against them.
Services are performed with medical-grade tools
Consultations are thorough and not rushed
Respond to questions regarding schooling and licenses clearly, and don’t get offended
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