Botox & Dermal Fillers in Queens, NY

In New York, Botox and dermal fillers may only be injected by licensed medical professionals, such as physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and registered nurses working under a medical order. At Victoria's Esthetics, injections are given by Inna, RN.

Botox relaxes the muscles that cause expression lines, such as frown lines and crow's feet, and lasts about three to four months. Dermal fillers are gels that add volume to lips, cheeks and folds, and often last six to twelve months depending on the area.

Botox usually lasts three to four months. Hyaluronic acid fillers last about six to twelve months in the lips and can last longer in areas that move less, such as the cheeks. Metabolism, dose and product all play a part.

Hyaluronic acid fillers have a long safety record when given by a trained, licensed injector. Swelling and bruising are common and short-lived. Rare risks include infection, lumps and blocked blood vessels, so a full medical history and an experienced injector matter.

Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase if you have a lump or dislike the result. Other filler types, such as calcium-based or collagen-stimulating fillers, cannot be dissolved, which is one reason many injectors prefer hyaluronic acid.

Most injectors postpone Botox and fillers during pregnancy and breastfeeding, because there is not enough research to show they are safe at those times. Plan to wait until afterwards, and talk to your doctor if you have questions.

Victoria's Esthetics offers Botox and dermal fillers at 92-22 Corona Ave in Elmhurst, Queens, close to Corona, Jackson Heights, Rego Park and Forest Hills. Call (718) 215-9428 to book an injectables consultation.

Botox at Victoria's Esthetics starts at $8 per unit, and lip filler at $399. Your total depends on the areas treated and the dose or amount of filler, which your injector confirms at the consultation before treatment.

Botox treats lines that appear with movement, such as forehead lines, frown lines and crow's feet. Fillers restore volume and shape in lips, cheeks, under-eye hollows and smile lines. Your injector matches each concern to the right product.

Not fully. Filler can soften under-eye hollows and support the cheeks and jawline, which can make jowls look lighter. True under-eye bags and loose skin usually need other treatments, so ask your injector what injectables can and cannot do for you.

Most dermal fillers are hyaluronic acid, a sugar your skin already makes, shaped into a gel. Other types use calcium hydroxylapatite or poly-L-lactic acid, which last longer but cannot be dissolved. Botox is different: it is a purified protein that relaxes muscles.

Most people repeat Botox every three to four months and top up lip filler every six to twelve months. Waiting until the previous treatment has softened keeps results natural and avoids overfilling.