Daxi
Weight loss, pregnancy, and genetics are all factors that can cause the tummy to develop loose, sagging skin and a bulging appearance. Though exercise can provide limited toning benefits, no amount of exercise or dieting can restore firmness to loose skin or repair muscles that have been stretched and separated as a result of pregnancy.
Why choose Dr. Mentz?
When you choose Dr. Mentz’s on-site medical spa, you’re choosing quality and the absolute best patient-centric care available. Dr. Henry Mentz is an internationally respected plastic surgeon who holds the distinctive honor of being the nation’s first triple board-certified plastic surgeon. Besides this, as one of the country’s best facelift doctors, Dr. Mentz sets a standard for excellence in all areas of his practice — and this includes his medspa, where Daxi is available. Since 1991, Dr. Mentz has been one of the leading experts in aesthetic plastic surgery, and stays on the cutting edge of the newest and most advanced procedures.
The introduction of Daxi at our medspa represents this. Daxi is brand new, but has been proven highly effective in many clinical trials. This is why we are so excited to offer this product to patients who are looking for a next-level treatment. Our services aren’t just for those who feel they appear old; they are also designed to maintain and refine youth. We pride ourselves on using the best techniques, personalizing each service specifically to each unique patient. Your feeling of aesthetic empowerment is our greatest reward. The best you is what we do.
How do I know which treatment is right for me?
With Botox, Dysport®, and Xeomin®, Jeuveau®, and now Daxi, there are many options for botulinum injectables. While they all work similarly, their main differences lie in the manufacturing, dosages, onset, and ingredients. They use different strains of the same toxin to suit the needs of different patients, and depending on the severity of your wrinkles, you may find that one works better than another. The choice for your neuromodulator will come down to personal preference, but we are happy to answer any questions you may have about the treatments we offer.
What are the Different Types of Dermal Fillers?
Many filler gels are made with hyaluronic acid (HA), a substance that occurs naturally within the body to hydrate, soften and rejuvenate the complexion. Others are made with different substances, but all are designed to smooth, fill and beautify the appearance.
HA-Based Fillers
Juvederm
This line of dermal fillers is often used as part of a non-surgical facelift, rhinoplasty, or blepharoplasty. Juvederm can plump the lips, contour the features, and smooth lines, wrinkles, and creases away.
Restylane
The Restylane line is ideal for filling lines around the nose and mouth and reversing volume loss that makes the face appear hollow and gaunt. Excellent for lip plumping and facial sculpting, its gel-like formulation restores youthful plumpness to the skin.
Revance RHA
Revance RHA fillers are a cutting-edge line of resilient hyaluronic acid (RHA) fillers designed to adapt to facial dynamics, offering natural-looking results even in areas of frequent movement. These fillers are ideal for treating dynamic wrinkles and folds while preserving the skin’s natural expressions.
The RHA Collection
This collection of cutting-edge fillers are formulated to be more exactly like the natural HA in the body, allowing them to treat dynamic wrinkles without causing the face to appear stiff or unnatural.
Dermal Fillers not Based on HA
Radiesse
Made with tiny spheres of calcium hydroxylapatite, a naturally-occuring substance in the body, Radiesse helps to stimulate the production of collagen, the protein that gives youthful skin its luminosity and volume. Radiesse can plump deflated facial contours, reduce wrinkles and folds, and create an underlying scaffolding for the skin.
Sculptra
Although Sculptra is often referred to as a dermal filler, it is actually a volumizer. Made from synthetic poly-L-lactic acid, which is naturally produced by the body, Sculptra diminishes facial creases and gauntness by stimulating an increase in the skin’s collagen. Through a series of three treatment sessions, Sculptra works to trigger more and more collagen to restore volume to the face, with results that can last up to two years.
What Areas can be Treated with Dermal Fillers?
- Hands
- Neck
- Decolletage
- Facial areas, including:
- Wrinkles and lines
- Brow area
- Cheekbone enhancement
- Nose reshaping (non-surgical rhinoplasty)
- Thinning, depleted lips
- Nasolabial folds
- Frown lines
- Sunken cheeks
- A loss of definition in the jawline
Ideal Candidates for Dermal Fillers
Patients who want to reshape, refine or rejuvenate their facial features and enhance their natural beauty without surgery may be excellent candidates for dermal fillers in Houston. Patients must meet the following requirements:
- Are 21 or older
- Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have no active rashes or skin concerns
- Are not allergic to the ingredients of the filler
Dermal Fillers Treatment and Recovery
Your treatment time is very short, usually about 20 minutes. Many call their filler treatments a “lunchtime lift” because of how quickly they can be in and out of the office. After your session, you’ll be able to go back to work or your usual activities right away.
One of the major benefits of dermal fillers is that they come with no downtime. Patients can expect minor swelling, bruising, and tenderness at the injection sites, but these side effects are very short-lived and usually disappear within a few days. Avoid strenuous exercise and protect your skin from the sun for a couple of days.
Facial Fillers with Dr. Henry Mentz
Dr. Henry Mentz is an internationally renowned surgical artist who is triple board-certified in Plastic Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, and Head and Neck Surgery (Otolaryngology). His meticulous training background gives him elite insight into how best to enhance the features in a natural-looking and elegant manner.
Dr. Mentz obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Louisiana State University Medical School before going on to complete a demanding General Surgery program at the Ochsner Foundation of New Orleans. He then also finished the Otolaryngology program at Tulane University School of Medicine. Next, Dr. Mentz pursued specialized training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at St. Joseph in Houston, studying under among the most lauded industry pioneers and luminaries. Dr. Mentz’s exhaustive training makes him the superior choice for discerning patients seeking precision and excellence.
FAQs
Are Dermal Fillers Safe?
Are Dermal Fillers Safe?
Dermal fillers are FDA-approved treatments that are considered safe. However, side effects can occur such as skin rash, itching, redness, bruising, bleeding, or swelling.
Fillers VS Relaxers
Fillers are designed to sculpt facial features and fill hollow areas of the skin. Relaxers are designed to cause the muscles to temporarily relax, which allows the wrinkles showing on the skin above them to smooth away.
When Should You Start Getting Dermal Or Facial Fillers?
The age to begin getting dermal fillers depends on each individual’s needs and preferences. Many younger patients in their 20s begin getting dermal fillers to plump their lips and sculpt their cheekbones or refine their facial features. Other patients who are older and are seeing the signs of age on their face get their facial fillers in their 30s and into their 60s.
How Long Do The Results Last?
How long dermal fillers last depends on which fillers you choose and where the treatment area is. Fillers can last anywhere from six months to two years.
