Cosmetic Injections
OUR AESTHETIC PHILOSOPY
The goal is never a single treated line – it is the harmaony of the whole face, restored naturally over time
Optimal aesthetic outcomes rarely come from a single product or a single treatment. We combine neurotoxins and dermal fillers strategically — each doing what it does best — to address volume, movement, and texture in a cohesive way.
Cosmetic Neurotoxins
Botulinum toxin formulations that temporarily relax targeted facial muscles, smoothing dynamic wrinkles — the lines created by expression. Results typically last 3–4 months and can prevent deepening of lines with consistent treatment.
Dermal FIllers
Injectable substances that restore volume, contour facial structures, and fill static lines — the creases present at rest. Different filler types are optimized for different depths and areas, lasting anywhere from 6 months to 2+ years.
The Combined Approach
Neurotoxins address movement; fillers address structure. Used together in a personalized plan, they create natural, lasting harmony — and can even help each other last longer when applied correctly.
Lifespan’s
Aesthetic Injectors
With advanced training and years of clinical experience, Lifespan Health’s clinicians offer you quality and reproducible results
Mark Rawson, MD
Dr. Rawson has been performing aesthic injections for more than 16 years. His over-riding goal with his clients is to help them look their best, regarless of age–by using just enough product to provide natural (not overdone) results.
Danielle Finley, RN
Danielle brings years of aesthetics experience to Lifespan Health, and offers her clients an elevated experience in a calm and supportive environment. And her results are awesome.
The Products for Cosmetic Injections
NEUROTOXINS
All cosmetic neurotoxins work through the same mechanism — to block muscle activation — but differ in formulation, protein content, onset, and clinical behavior. Choosing the right product matters.
DERMAL FILLERS
Not all fillers are created equal. Product selection — Hyaluronic acid vs. calcium hydroxylapatite, thin vs. dense, superficial vs. deep — is the single most important variable in filler outcomes. The right product placed at the right depth changes everything.
BOTOX® Cosmetic
The original and most widely studied cosmetic neurotoxin. BOTOX has over 30 years of clinical data, a well-characterized diffusion profile, and a reliable, predictable response for most patients. Its moderate spread makes it versatile across forehead, glabella, and crow’s feet — the three FDA-approved sites — as well as off-label uses including lip lines, neck bands, brow lifting, and hyperhidrosis.
Xeomin®
“Naked” botulinum toxin — Xeomin is formulated without the complexing accessory proteins found in BOTOX and Dysport. This “naked” formulation may reduce the theoretical risk of antibody formation over time, making it a compelling choice for patients who have experienced diminishing results with other neurotoxins. It has a slightly more localized effect, which is advantageous in precision areas like the lower face and around the eyes.
Juvéderm® Collection
The Juvéderm family is the broadest collection of HA fillers available, with formulations engineered for every area of the face. Voluma XC provides deep structural lift in the cheeks; Vollure XC softens nasolabial folds with natural movement; Volbella XC delicately treats fine perioral lines and adds subtle lip volume; Ultra XC enhances lip body and definition.
Belotero Balance®
Belotero is exceptional for very superficial injection — treating fine etched-in lines (like the fine crepey lines around the mouth and under the eyes) that would be inappropriately treated with thicker fillers. Because it disperses within the dermis rather than pushing outward, it eliminates the Tyndall effect (a bluish discoloration) that can occur with other HAs injected superficially, making it a go-to for delicate skin areas.
Dysport®
Dysport has a faster onset (often 2–3 days) and tends to spread more broadly than BOTOX, which can be advantageous in larger muscle groups like the forehead and is sometimes preferred for patients seeking softer, more diffuse softening. Its wider spread requires precise dosing adjustment — it is not unit-equivalent to BOTOX (approximately 2.5–3:1 conversion ratio) — and it may be less suitable in small, contained areas where precision is paramount.
Daxxify™
The newest FDA-approved neurotoxin, Daxxify uses a novel peptide exchange technology rather than human serum albumin as a stabilizer. This innovation translates to a meaningfully longer duration of effect — clinical trials demonstrated median results of 6 months and up to 9 months in some patients. Ideal for patients seeking fewer annual appointments or who have historically experienced a short duration from other neurotoxins. A newer option with an exciting long-term efficacy profile.
Restylane® Collection
Restylane was the first FDA-approved HA filler and remains a benchmark for precision work. It is a firmer, more particulate gel with excellent lift capacity and precision placement. Restylane Lyft addresses mid-face and hands; Restylane Silk is ideal for fine lip lines and thin lips; Restylane Defyne and Refyne use XpresHAn™ technology for dynamic, flexible movement in the lower face — reducing lines without stiffness.
Radiesse®
Radiesse is fundamentally different from HA fillers. It consists of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres suspended in an aqueous gel — the same mineral found in bones and teeth. It provides immediate volume and lift through the gel carrier, but its key advantage is biostimulation: as the gel absorbs, the CaHA microspheres stimulate the body’s own fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin. This makes Radiesse both a volumizer and a collagen stimulator.