Injectables & fillers
Physician-administered BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers for wrinkles, lines, folds and facial contour, done by the medical team in the office.
Results vary. Consultation required.
BOTOX® Cosmetic
most requestedAn FDA-approved, physician-administered treatment for the temporary smoothing of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows, in adults 18 to 65.
What it is
A purified protein that reduces the activity of the muscles that form frown lines. A treatment takes about 10 minutes, with a few small injections.
Who it may be for
Adults 18 to 65 bothered by moderate to severe lines between the brows.
Your consultation
The team reviews your health, the lines that bother you and what to expect from the treatment.
- Improvement can appear within days and may last up to 4 months. Results vary.
- BOTOX® parties: Dr. Sharma and the staff do the consultations and treatments at the host’s home or business. Ask the spa manager.
Before-and-after photos published by the practice, shown as they appear on its website.
Results vary. Individual results depend on each patient. Photos from Destination Beauty MedSpa.
Results vary. Consultation required.
Juvéderm®, Ultra Plus & Voluma®
Hyaluronic acid gel fillers for smile lines (nasolabial folds), marionette lines and the lips. The XC versions contain lidocaine for a more comfortable injection.
What it is
The gel is placed under the skin with a fine needle to add volume to wrinkles and folds; the injection usually takes about 15 minutes. Ultra is for contouring and Ultra Plus for deeper folds.
Who it may be for
Adults with facial lines and folds, or who want more defined lips. No allergy test is needed.
Your consultation
On the first visit the team asks about your health history, allergies and medications, examines your face and takes pre-treatment photos.
- Before: avoid aspirin and anti-inflammatories for a week to reduce bruising.
- After: avoid strenuous exercise, sun, heat and alcohol for 24 hours. Redness, swelling or small bumps are common and usually clear within 7 days.
- Correction is temporary and can last up to about a year; touch-ups may be needed. Results vary.
Before-and-after photos published by the practice, shown as they appear on its website.
Results vary. Individual results depend on each patient. Photos from Destination Beauty MedSpa.
Results vary. Consultation required.
Bellafill®
A long-lasting filler for wrinkle correction, with microspheres that the body doesn’t absorb and that work with your own collagen.
What it is
An in-office injectable treatment with little downtime.
Who it may be for
Adults who have used temporary fillers and are considering a longer-lasting option.
Your consultation
The team explains how Bellafill differs from temporary fillers and whether it fits your goals.
Results vary. Consultation required.
Radiesse®
A dermal filler made of calcium-based microspheres in a water-based gel, used for facial contouring.
What it is
It adds volume when injected and stimulates the body’s own collagen over time. It has FDA approvals.
Who it may be for
Adults looking for facial contouring without surgery.
Your consultation
The team examines your face and explains how many sessions and how much product may be needed.
- Effects can last up to a year or more in many patients. Results vary.
Results vary. Consultation required.
Sculptra® Aesthetic
A poly-L-lactic acid injectable that helps replace lost collagen gradually, for shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds.
What it is
Given in a series of sessions, on average three over a few months. The change is subtle and gradual.
Who it may be for
Adults who prefer a gradual, subtle change.
Your consultation
A Sculptra-trained provider plans the number of sessions and injections, which vary from person to person.
- In the clinical trial, results lasted more than two years (the trial ended at 25 months). Individual results vary.
- Safety and effectiveness were evaluated for nasolabial wrinkles and folds.
Results vary. Consultation required.
Also at the office
- Restylane® and Restylane Lyft
- Dermapen with PRP (“vampire facial”)
- Microblading
Every plan starts with a consultation
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri, 8 AM to 3 PM, on Route 9 in Framingham.