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Injectables at Lanoi Dermatology

Injectables are non-surgical treatments that soften lines, restore lost volume, and improve skin quality. Lanoi Dermatology in San Diego offers four options: Botox, Juvéderm dermal fillers, Sculptra, and PRP. Hannah Sophie Berman, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, performs these treatments in our San Diego office on Nancy Ridge Drive. Results may last from several months with Botox to two years or longer with Sculptra, while recovery ranges from minimal downtime to a few days of mild swelling. Because different treatments address different concerns, your first visit starts with a consultation to decide what to treat, which options fit your goals, and in what order. We welcome patients from across San Diego, La Jolla, and Del Mar.

Which Injectable Do I need?

The right injectable depends on what you want to change. Botox softens lines that appear when you move your face. Juvéderm fillers restore volume you have lost over time. Sculptra gradually rebuilds areas that look thin or hollow, and PRP improves overall skin quality. Find your concern below to see which treatment fits.

Match your concern to the injectable treatment that addresses it
What's bothering youWhat treats it
My lips are thinLip filler
I look tired even when I'm notUnder eye filler
Dark circles under my eyesDark circle treatment
My chin is small or set backChin filler
My jawline isn't sharp anymoreJawline filler
My cheeks look flatCheek filler
The sides of my forehead look sunkenTemple filler
Lines from my nose to my mouthSmile line filler
My whole face has lost its shapeFacial contouring
I lost weight and my face agedFacial volume replacement
Lines when I frown or raise my eyebrowsBotox
My face looks thinner all overSculptra
Crepey skin, dull tone, or thinning hairPRP

Most patients have more than one of these. Your consultation sorts out which to treat first.

Injectables San Diego, Botox Before and After Photos

Injectables Botox: Model shown. Not an actual Lanoi Dermatology patient. For illustrative purposes only. Individual results vary by patient and treatment plan.

Injectables San Diego, JUVÉDERM® VOLBELLA® XC

Injectables JUVÉDERM® VOLBELLA® XC: Model shown. Not an actual Lanoi Dermatology patient. For illustrative purposes only. Individual results vary by patient and treatment plan.

Why San Diego Patients Choose Lanoi Dermatology for Cosmetic Injectables

We’re not a spa, we’re a dermatology practice. That means every injection is performed by a trained medical professional, not a technician. San Diego patients trust us for safety, expertise, and natural-looking results.

What injectable treatments does Lanoi offer?

Lanoi Dermatology offers four injectable treatments in San Diego, each designed to address different aesthetic goals. Botox and Juvéderm provide relatively quick results and are often a good starting point for patients who want to smooth wrinkles or restore facial volume. Sculptra and PRP work more gradually, making them better suited for patients focused on longer-term skin rejuvenation and collagen support. Dr. Berman recommends the treatment options that best match your concerns, goals, and timeline. In some cases, combining more than one injectable can create a more comprehensive result. Below, you can compare what each treatment does, how much downtime to expect, and who may benefit most.

TYPE 1

Botox

Smooth Expression Lines Keep Natural Movement

Botox is a neuromodulator injectable that temporarily relaxes muscle activity to soften lines caused by facial expressions. Botox Cosmetic is approved to treat crow’s feet, frown lines, forehead lines, and the vertical bands connecting the neck and jaw. Results appear within three to seven days and last three to four months on average.

They’re ideal for:

  • Crow’s feet around the eyes
  • Frown lines (“11s”) between the brows
  • Forehead lines running horizontally
  • Vertical bands connecting the neck and jaw
  • Bunny lines on the nose
  • Downturned corners of the mouth or a “gummy smile” (for appropriate candidates)

Lanoi Approach: Conservative, subtle adjustments for natural expression, not a frozen look.

Botox Injection Treatment Areas

WHAT TO EXPECT

Treatment Time:  10–20 minutes

Onset: 3 to 7 days; full effect by around 2 weeks

Duration: 3 to 4 months on average

Downtime: Minimal

KEY BENEFITS

  • Softens dynamic wrinkles for smoother skin
  • Helps prevent formation of new expression lines
  • Natural-looking results lasting about 3 to 4 months
  • Minimal downtime with quick treatment sessions

TYPE 2

Juvéderm

Volume, Contour, and Hydration

Hyaluronic acid fillers are gel-like formulas that restore or enhance volume. Because hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally found in your skin, results appear immediately and look soft and natural. Lanoi Dermatology carries four Juvéderm formulations, each approved for a different part of the face, and results last six to eighteen months.

JUVÉDERM® Family

VOLUMA XC: Lift and contour cheeks and midface. Also treats the chin and temples.

VOLLURE XC: Smooth moderate to deeper facial lines.

VOLBELLA XC: Enhance lips or treat vertical lip lines. Also treats undereye hollows.

Ultra XC: Add fullness to the lips.

Lanoi Approach: We start conservative and build in stages. Filler is easier to add than to undo.

Botox Injections Treatment Areas

WHAT TO EXPECT

Treatment Time: 30 to 60 minutes

Results: Immediate; refine over several days

Duration: 6 to 18+ months

Downtime: Mild swelling/bruising possible

KEY BENEFITS

  • Restores youthful cheek and midface volume
  • Softens smile lines and marionette lines
  • Enhances lips with natural-looking fullness
  • Immediate results with minimal downtime

VOLUMA XC

Lift and Contour for Cheeks, Chin, and Temples

What does Voluma XC do?

  • Instantly lifts and contours cheeks

  • Adds definition to the chin profile

  • Injected deep, where lift comes from

What areas does Voluma XC treat?

  • Flat or hollow cheeks
  • A small or set-back chin
  • Sunken temples
  • Target: Cheeks
  • Target: Chin
  • Target: Temples

How long does Voluma XC last?

Treatment plan: Single session, repeated as needed
Onset: Immediate, refining over several days
Duration: Up to 2+ years
Downtime: Mild swelling or tenderness

VOLLURE XC

Add Volume to Smile Lines and Soften Wrinkles

What does Vollure XC do?

  • Smooths facial wrinkles

  • Adds volume to lift wrinkles

  • Softens smile lines and nasolabial folds

What areas does Vollure XC treat?

  • Smile lines
  • Marionette lines
  • Nasolabial folds
  • Target: Nasolabial folds
  • Target: Lower face
  • Target: Around mouth

How long does Vollure XC last?

Treatment plan: Single session, repeated as needed
Results: Immediate, refining over several days
Duration: Up to 18 months
Downtime: Mild swelling or tenderness

VOLBELLA XC

Subtle Definition for Lips and Undereyes

What does Volbella XC do?

  • Shapes lips without adding size

  • Softens the lines above the lip

  • Treats undereye hollows

What areas does Volbella XC treat?

  • Thin or uneven lips
  • Vertical lip lines
  • Undereye hollows
  • Target: Lips
  • Target: Perioral area
  • Target: Undereyes

How long does Volbella last?

Treatment plan: Single session, repeated as needed
Results: Immediate, refining over days
Duration: Up to 1 year
Downtime: Mild swelling or tenderness

ULTRA XC

Fuller Lips with Visible Volume

What does Ultra XC do?

  • Adds fullness to the lips

  • Smooths wrinkles around the mouth

  • Softens vertical lines

What areas does Ultra XC treat?

  • Thin lips
  • Loss of lip volume
  • Severe folds
  • Target: Lips
  • Target: Perioral lines
  • Target: Lower face

How long does Ultra XC last?

Treatment plan: Single session, repeated as needed
Results: Immediate, refining over several days
Duration: Up to 1 year in the lips
Downtime: Mild swelling or tenderness

Sculptra

Gradual, long-lasting volume

Sculptra is an injectable that stimulates your own collagen rather than adding volume directly. It works over several months across a series of sessions, and the result lasts longer than filler.

Sculptra is not a filler, and it does not work the way one does. The change is gradual by design, which is why patients who do not want an obvious before-and-after often prefer it.

What does Sculptra treat?

  • Hollow cheeks and temples

  • Overall facial thinning

  • Loss of support along the lower face

  • Deep folds and shadows

What does Sculptra do?

  • Your body makes the collagen, so nothing is added
  • Improves overall facial support, not just one hollow
  • Longest-lasting of the injectable options
  • Change appears slowly enough that it reads as natural

How long does Sculptra take to work?

Treatment plan: A series of sessions spaced several weeks apart
Onset: Gradual, developing over months
Duration: Up to two years or more
Downtime: Mild swelling or tenderness

PRP

Your own platelets, put back to work

PRP uses platelets from your own blood to improve skin quality and treat hair loss. It works on how your skin looks and feels rather than its shape, and it builds over several weeks.

PRP concentrates the platelets from a little of your own blood and injects them back where you want the change. It changes the quality of your skin rather than its shape, so it helps with texture, tone, and crepiness rather than filling a hollow. It treats hair loss too. In that case it goes into the scalp rather than the face.

What does Sculptra treat?

  • Fine lines and crepey skin

  • Dull or uneven texture

  • Thin under-eye area

  • Hair thinning and hair loss

What does PRP do?

  • Made from your own blood, so nothing synthetic is introduced
  • Improves skin quality rather than adding volume
  • Can be paired with microneedling for texture
  • Also used as a treatment for hair loss

How long does PRP take to work?

Treatment plan: Often a short series, spaced several weeks apart
Treatment time: 30 to 60 minutes
Results: Gradual, improving over weeks to months
Downtime: Minimal, with mild redness possible

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Are Injectable Treatments Right For Me?

Injectable treatments may be right for you if you are a healthy, non-smoking adult with realistic expectations who wants to address specific concerns like wrinkles, volume loss, or to enhance facial features with minimal downtime. You are a good candidate if you:

  • Want non-surgical options for facial rejuvenation.

  • Wish to soften lines, restore volume, or improve facial definition.

  • Are in generally good health and not pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • Have realistic expectations about the outcomes.

During your consultation at Lanoi Dermatology, we review your medical history, discuss your concerns and goals, examine your face at rest and in motion, and recommend a personalized plan with transparent pricing. Your safety and natural-looking results are always our top priorities.

What to Expect at Your Injectables Appointment

Learn More About Our Other Cosmetic Treatments

Cosmetic Dermatology in San Diego

We offer comprehensive cosmetic dermatology services to address your unique concerns and enhance your natural beauty. To learn more about our cosmetic dermatology services and how we can help you achieve your skin goals, watch the videos below to learn more.

Revitalize Your Complexion

Intensive Pulse Light (IPL)

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) photo facials rejuvenate the skin by targeting pigment irregularities, redness, and sun damage. This non-invasive treatment can reduce age spots, sun spots, freckles, rosacea, broken capillaries, and uneven skin tone. IPL also stimulates collagen production for improved skin texture and youthful appearance.

Improve Skin Texture

Microneedling

Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that uses fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin, stimulating collagen production. This helps improve skin texture and firmness and reduces fine lines, wrinkles, and scars, resulting in a more youthful appearance. It also enhances the absorption of skincare products, boosting their effectiveness.

Medical Grade Skincare

We offer a carefully curated selection of medical-grade skincare products from leading brands to complement your in-office treatments and maintain your results at home. Our knowledgeable staff can help you create a personalized skincare regimen to address your specific needs.

With the help of our cosmetic dermatology services, you can achieve a refreshed and rejuvenated appearance. Say goodbye to skin concerns that have bothered you and embrace a more confident you!

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Ready to start your transformation?

Book your personalized injectables consultation today and let our medically trained experts craft a plan for natural, refreshed results.

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