Absolutely. BOTOX® (and competitors like Dysport, Xeomin and Jeuveau) are highly purified toxins that can temporarily erase or reduce horizontal forehead lines, vertical frown lines, and crow's-feet. "The injections slow muscles that contract hundreds of times a day, eventually etching lines in the skin," says New York City board-certified plastic surgeon Michael Kane, author of The BOTOX® Book.

Basically, wherever BOTOX® is injected in the body, it paralyzes the muscles underneath the skin. "BOTOX® interferes with the nerve stimulation of the muscle causing excess facial expressions," Lancer explains. "When the muscle relaxes, the line diminishes."

In addition to relaxing frown lines in between the eyebrows, BOTOX® can also lift the corners of the mouth that sag with age, smooth out the "pincushion" look in some chins, soften smoker's lines around the mouth, and soften vertical neck cords.

Dermal fillers are treatments used to help diminish signs of aging. Naturally occurring hyaluronic acid is injected beneath the skin to restore lost volume, smooth lines, or enhance facial contours.

BOTOX® is designed designed to soften lines of excessive facial expression from squinting, frowning, and smiling. It does paralyze your muscles, but it will not affect the nerves that cause sensation, or make you feel numb. When it is used correctly, it can lift the brow to give an appealing and sincere look.

Botox, Dysport, and other neuromodulators relax specific muscles to prevent or soften expression lines (like frown lines or crow’s feet). Dermal fillers add volume or structure to areas that have hollowed or creased, such as cheeks, lips, and folds around the mouth. Many clients choose a combination of both for comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Like most injections, BOTOX® can be slightly painful, especially between the eyebrows. Some doctors offer topical anesthesia (aka numbing cream) 10 minutes before the procedure or ice the area to numb it.

Most filler treatments take between 15 and 30 minutes, plus 30 minutes of numbing beforehand. Before getting the injections, you may need ice, an anesthetic applied to the skin, or a nerve block injection depending on the filler and the area being treated. Your clinician will inject the filler into the area, often giving you several injections to produce the best results.

Every drug has side effects, and BOTOX® is no exception. Luckily, “Botox side effects are rare and temporary,” says Adam Kolker, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in New York City. Potential side effects (in just 1 to 5% of cases) include mild droopiness of the eyelid or eyebrow, which usually goes away within two weeks, slight bruising at the injection area, and headaches.

After receiving filler injections, some people have minor, temporary side effects such as redness, swelling, tenderness, or occasional bruising.

We offer a few different brands of fillers. Your Modern Age clinician can help you understand your options and choose the right one during your appointment. Here is some information on the brands we offer.

RHA 2, RHA 3, RHA 4, Restylane Lyft: The most common fillers used for wrinkles, hyaluronic acid fillers are made with a naturally occuring substance known for hydrating skin. Results typically last about 6 months to a year.

Restylane Kysse: A newer lip filler designed for volume and definition while retaining as much natural movement as possible. Results last around 10 months.

Juvederm: Great for those who want an emphasis on volume while also smoothing lines around the mouth. Results show up quickly and last around a year.

As with most cosmetic treatments, the prices for BOTOX® vary widely, depending on what region you go to for treatment. Some doctors will charge per unit of BOTOX® used (which can range between $15 to $25 per unit, approximately), which others will charge per total area.

This also varies — and it's mostly up to you! You don't need it before you have wrinkles to hide, or you can use it preventatively. “To be clear, it is much more about anatomy (as a result of genetic and environmental factors) than it is about a stereotypical age at which to begin,” Kolker says. “Prevention is the new mantra, [but] I have seen women in [their] 40s with few or no wrinkles who require very little [BOTOX®], and women in their 20s who require more.”

Basically, a patient can have BOTOX® safely whenever they are bothered by their wrinkles or simply want to prevent them from forming in the first place. There is no issue with long term use, either: "I've had patients who have used it repeatedly for over 20 years without bad effects," says Kane.

Dermal fillers have an excellent safety profile when performed by trained medical professionals using FDA-approved products in a proper medical setting. As with any procedure, there are risks, including bruising, swelling, asymmetry, or rare vascular complications. We’ll review all risks and answer your questions before treatment.

SkinPen by Bellus Medical is the first microneedling device cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, clinically proven to safely and effectively treat facial acne scars for ages 22 and up.

With as few as three non-invasive and affordable treatments spaced 30 days apart, your patients can improve their appearance for six months after their last treatment – and step out with confidence.1

Most people describe filler injections as very tolerable. We apply a topical numbing cream, and many fillers contain lidocaine for added comfort. You may feel brief pressure or a pinch, but treatment is typically quick.

SkinPen® works by creating a series of hundreds of microscopic channels into the dermis to stimulate the skin’s natural production of new collagen and elastin, helping skin to look and feel healthier. SkinPen® needles cycle at 100+ stamps/second, potentially creating 1600+ microchannels per second when moving the SkinPen®.

Fillers typically require minimal downtime, but we do recommend avoiding strenuous exercise, alcohol, or makeup for 24 hours after your treatment. You also might experience some bruising, redness, or swelling. To reduce these effects, your clinician may recommend icing the area for 15 to 20 minutes before you leave.

Plan for about 45–60 minutes for your first visit, including consultation, photos, numbing, and injections. Follow-up appointments for touch-ups or maintenance are often shorter.

Microneedling can be performed using SkinPen®, a medical-grade, state-of-the-art microneedling tool available only through medical professionals. The treatment typically takes about 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the size and number of areas treated and the degree of treatment requested by the patient.

It's relatively painless—nothing that a little topical anesthetic can't handle.

You’ll see results from the filler almost immediately. Because fillers can also stimulate your body to produce collagen, your skin’s appearance will continue to improve over time.

Depending on the product and area treated, fillers can last anywhere from 6–18 months, with some structural fillers in the cheeks or jawline lasting up to 2 years. Your provider will give you a personalized estimate based on your treatment plan.

SkinPen’s® variable needle depth allows for maximum versatility, making it safe and effective to use on many parts of the body, including the face, neck and décolletage. Talk to your SkinPen® provider to discuss your specific needs.

A topical anesthetic is applied prior to treatment. Generally, patients report feeling just the slight vibration of the SkinPen® during the treatment.

Most hyaluronic acid fillers can be adjusted or fully dissolved using a special enzyme called hyaluronidase. While reversal is rarely needed, it can provide peace of mind for first-time filler patients.

The total healing time depends on each individual. Most patients have some slight swelling and redness/pinkness (like a mild to moderate sunburn) for two to four days following the microneedling procedure. Some people may see their skin return to normal in about 24 hours.

The natural repair process of your own skin continues to progress through the course of several weeks. Damage that has occurred over an extensive period of time won’t disappear immediately. You may not see the final result for up to six months following your final session. *Individual results will vary.

The number of procedures required will be based upon your individual procedure goals and the overall health of your skin. Most patients receive a series of three procedures spaced about four weeks apart.

For best results, we recommend avoiding makeup for 1 to 2 days after the treatment. You should expect to appear blushed a few days after your appointment and slight redness for up to 1 week depending on your treatment.

Our advice? Don't plan on it. While technically you could, you may experience noticeable redness, swelling, or raised bumps which should disappear in 1-2 days.

The usual recommended regimen is 3-6 treatments with one session every 4-6 weeks. Maintenance sessions are then recommended every 4-6 months for optimal results. The routine and outcomes vary person to person, but your Modern Age clinician can help determine what is best for you.

Semaglutide is the first of its kind as a safe and highly effective hormone-based weight loss medication.

Some of the health benefits associated with Semaglutide include the following:

• Lower blood sugar without any increase in hypoglycemia

• Reduced body weight, lipids, blood pressure, inflammatory markers, and oxidative stress

• Suppressed appetite

• Enhanced insulin synthesis and secretion

• Reduced glucagon levels in fasting and after eating

• A promoted sensation of fullness in the brain

• Slowed gastric emptying in the intestines to help you feel fuller for longer

• Weight loss

• More significant improvement in cardiovascular risk factors associated with obesity

In clinical trials, Semaglutide helped most recipients lose 10% of their body weight. More than half of them reduced their weight by 15%, the amount that most healthcare professionals say can help reduce the risk for future chronic illnesses.

Monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapy, also called monoclonal antibody infusion treatment, is a way of treating COVID-19. The goal of this therapy is to help prevent hospitalizations, reduce viral loads and lessen symptom severity.

This type of therapy relies on monoclonal antibodies. These are antibodies that are similar to the ones your body would naturally make in response to infection. However, monoclonal antibodies are mass-produced in a laboratory and are designed to recognize a specific component of this virus — the spike protein on its outer shell.

By targeting the spike protein, these specific antibodies interfere with the virus' ability to attach and gain entry into human cells. They give the immune system a leg up until it can mount its own response.

This therapy can be extremely effective, but it's not a replacement for vaccination. The community still needs to step up and get vaccinated to break the virus' chain of transmission.

Monoclonal antibody treatment is available to individuals who:

Are high risk** for developing severe COVID-19 AND

Have a positive COVID-19 test and have not yet been admitted to the hospital AND

Are 12 years of age or older (and at least 88 pounds)

Post-exposure preventive monoclonal antibodies are available to those who have been exposed (consistent with the CDC's close contact criteria)* AND who are:

High risk** for developing severe COVID-19 AND

Not fully vaccinated OR vaccinated but immunocompromised AND

12 years of age or older (and at least 88 pounds)

*In some cases, direct exposure isn't a criterion. If you meet the criteria above and are at high risk of exposure to an individual infected because of an occurrence of infection in other individuals in the same institutional setting (for example, nursing homes or prisons), you are eligible for post-exposure preventive monoclonal antibodies.

It is important to understand that post-exposure preventive monoclonal antibodies are not a replacement for vaccination. We highly encourage everyone to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

**High risk includes any of the following:

65 years of age or older

Overweight (body mass index over 25)

Pregnancy

Chronic kidney disease

Diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2)

Weakened immune system

Currently receiving immunosuppressive treatment

Cardiovascular disease/hypertension

Chronic lung disease

Sickle cell disease

Neurodevelopmental disorders

Medical-related technological dependence

or monoclonal antibody therapy to be most effective, it needs to be taken as early in the disease course as possible. So, the sooner the better — even if you're not feeling that bad yet.

In high-risk patients, receiving treatment earlier, when symptoms are less severe, may help prevent progression of the disease that would otherwise require hospitalization.

Monoclonal antibody therapy is given through intravenous (IV) infusion. These infusions are given in one of our outpatient infusion centers and require about an hour to administer, followed by an hour of observation and monitoring.

One possible side effect of monoclonal antibody therapy is an allergic reaction. These reactions typically only occur during infusion or soon after, and your care team will closely monitor for any signs of an allergic reaction. However, because an infusion reaction can also be delayed, contact your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following signs of an allergic reaction:

Fever and/or chills

Nausea

Headache

Shortness of breath

Low blood pressure

Wheezing

Swelling of lips, face or throat

Muscle aches

Hives or itchiness

When administered for preventive use, monoclonal antibody therapy can be given as a subcutaneous injection.

Anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19 needs to isolate — regardless of whether or not he or she has received monoclonal antibody therapy.

This means staying in your home and away from other household members for:

10 days since testing positive or

10 days after your symptoms first appear and

At least 24 hours after your symptoms have improved and you've been without fever (without the use of fever-reducing medications)

Only after meeting the above criteria can you return to work and leave your home (while still social distancing and wearing a mask).

Because there's very limited data regarding how this therapy affects pregnant women and unborn babies, the risk of this new therapy may outweigh the benefits in some cases. If you are high risk and develop COVID-19 while pregnant or breastfeeding, it's important to discuss your treatment options and your specific situation with your doctor.

After receiving monoclonal antibody therapy, it's recommended that you wait 90 days before receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. If you already received the first dose of vaccine before monoclonal antibody therapy, current CDC guidelines recommend you wait 90 days before receiving the second dose.

Antibody treatments don’t contain any live SARS-CoV-2, so there’s no risk you’ll get COVID-19 from mAb treatment. However, antibody treatment may have side effects:

Allergic reactions can happen during and after an antibody infusion. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following signs and symptoms of allergic reactions: fever; chills; nausea; headache; shortness of breath; low blood pressure; wheezing; swelling of your lips, face, or throat; rash, including hives; itching; muscle aches; and/or dizziness.

An infusion of any medicine may cause brief pain, bleeding, bruising of the skin, soreness, swelling, and possible infection at the infusion site.

These are not all the possible side effects of antibody treatment. Serious and unexpected side effects may happen. Some possible risks from antibody treatment are:

It may interfere with your body's ability to fight off a future infection of SARS-CoV-2.

It may reduce your body’s immune response to a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2.

mAb treatments for COVID-19, like other treatments authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, are still being studied, so it's possible that we don’t know all the risks yet. As researchers continue to study the virus and how mAb treatment affects it, we’ll learn more about these possible risks. If you have any questions, please talk with your healthcare provider.

We DO NOT accept any insurance for Monoclonal Antibody Therapy. All payments due must be paid via credit card, cash or check immediately after the service render.

The nasal swab test is performed to detect a current active infection of SARS-C0V-2 (COVID-19).

One of our licensed clinicians will perform the nasal swab test and collect a sample for analysis.

We use Primex Clinical Labs and LabCorp.

The test collection is not covered by insurance. However, the lab processing fee is covered by most healthcare providers. You can find the list of in-network healthcare providers here.

The CDC no longer recommends the deep nasopharyngeal swab for diagnosis. As such, we use the shorter anterior nasal swabs.

Our tests are approved under the FDA Emergency Use Authorization program.

Your lab test will generally take 24 – 48 hours for processing. Most results are available within 48 – 72 hours of the test.

The labs we use do not provide data on the accuracy of their tests. However, the tests meet the criteria outlined by the FDA’s emergency use authorization.

IV therapy, or intravenous therapy, delivers fluids, medications, or vitamins directly into your veins. It's the quickest way to get essential nutrients and medications into your bloodstream for fast and effective results.

IV therapy bypasses your gastrointestinal tract, allowing your body to absorb 100% of the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This method quickly and effectively hydrates you, leaving you feeling more energized, healthier, and revitalized.