New to Injectables? How to Get the Best Results from the Start
Injectables can be one of the most effective ways to refresh your appearance while keeping your look authentically yours. The best results aren’t about looking different; they’re about restoring balance and helping you feel confident in your natural beauty.
At The Aesthetic Method in Ferndale, our experienced Medical Providers specialize in subtle, natural-looking transformations. This article will walk you through what to expect during your first appointment, how to prepare, and how to achieve results that look beautifully balanced from the start. We’ll also share real patient stories to show how our approach helps each individual achieve natural, confidence-boosting results.
Full Face Assessment: Where Every Plan Begins
At our medical spa, every injectable journey begins with our signature Full Face Assessment. This in-depth consultation allows our licensed Medical Providers to study your facial structure, proportions, and expressions before recommending a plan designed to enhance your natural harmony.
Each consultation has an initial cost of $100 and lasts 30 minutes. The $100 deposit is applied to your account and can be used for future services or retail products from our office. During your visit, your injector will take time to understand your goals, discuss treatment options, and design a personalized approach that may include addressing multiple areas of the face using a combination of injectables. We welcome every patient with the same personalized attention because aesthetic care should feel approachable, not exclusive.
Here is a video sharing a full face treatment by Dana.
Injectables remain one of the most effective and customizable ways to refresh your appearance. As we explained in a previous article, botulinum toxin injections and dermal fillers serve different purposes and treat different areas.
Next, we’ll walk you through what to expect from each treatment, and how to achieve results that look authentically, beautifully you.
Botulinum Toxin Injections: Smoothing Expression Lines
What They Do
Botulinum toxin injections (like Jeuveau, Botox, Dysport, or Daxxify) target dynamic wrinkles caused by facial movement, such as forehead lines and crow’s feet. These products temporarily relax muscles to prevent contractions that deepen wrinkles, helping your skin appear smoother and more refreshed.
Treatment Overview
A typical botulinum toxin injection appointment takes about 20–30 minutes, depending on the areas treated. During this time, we discuss your goals and our recommendation. Once a plan is confirmed, the injection itself takes only a few minutes. After your treatment, results begin to appear in 2–14 days and reach their full effect around two weeks after treatment. The outcome typically lasts about 3 months, depending on your metabolism and the treated area.
Here is a video sharing how we inform our patients before their treatment.
Botox & Jeuveau Aftercare: How to Prepare and What to Expect
Botulinum toxin injections are safe, minimally invasive, and FDA-approved for specific wrinkle types and facial areas. Still, thoughtful preparation and aftercare make a noticeable difference in how smooth and natural your results appear.
To ensure the best experience and lasting results, follow these recommendations from our licensed Medical Providers:
What to Avoid After Your Botulinum Toxin Injection Treatment:
Don’t touch or rub the treated area for at least 4 hours, which helps prevent the product from spreading to unintended muscles.
Don’t lie down for at least 4 hours to reduce the risk of migration.
Avoid strenuous workouts for 24 hours, as increased blood flow and sweating around the area can reduce effectiveness.
Skip alcohol for 24 hours to minimize bruising and swelling.
Avoid exfoliants and aggressive facial cleansing for 24 hours.
Be prepared to:
Be patient. It may take two weeks for the full results to show, depending on the product and your individual response.
Apply a cold compress gently if you notice mild bruising or swelling. You may receive a compounded bruising cream in the office if your Medical Provider notices bruising.
Schedule follow-up appointments. Touch-ups may be needed to refine your results. To maintain your look, follow-up injections are usually recommended every 4 to 6 months.
By following these aftercare steps, you’ll help ensure your results look beautifully natural and last as long as possible.
Dermal Fillers: Restoring Volume & Balance
Dermal fillers address static wrinkles and volume loss, helping to restore youthful contours and improve facial harmony. Our Medical Providers use strategic placement to support and refine your natural features.
Common Treatment Areas:
Cheeks: Restore youthful volume and lift the mid-face to soften sagging skin.
Lips: Add shape, definition, and subtle volume for a naturally enhanced look.
Chin & Jawline: Improve projection and contour, refining the profile and creating a stronger bone structure.
Nasolabial Folds & Marionette Lines: Soften deep lines around the mouth for a smoother, more rested appearance.
Temples: Fill hollow areas to restore upper-face volume and soften shadows.
We often recommend combining multiple treatment areas for the most natural and cohesive result. For example, pairing lip augmentation with cheek or chin enhancement helps align facial proportions and achieve true balance, which is our signature approach.
Treatment Overview:
A filler appointment typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the number of syringes and areas treated. The process may take a little longer if multiple facial regions are addressed in one session.
Unlike botulinum toxin injections, fillers provide instant volume restoration; however, it can take up to two weeks for swelling to subside and for the filler to fully integrate with your tissues. Results typically last 6 months to 2 years, depending on the product and treatment area,while botulinum toxin injection appointments usually occur every 3 to 6 months.
How to Prepare for a Filler Appointment
Most filler treatments are comfortable, thanks to modern formulations that often contain lidocaine, a gentle local anesthetic that helps minimize discomfort during injections.
Patients can typically resume normal activities immediately after treatment, though mild swelling or bruising is common for a few days. Because fillers gradually integrate with your tissue over several weeks, proper aftercare is key to achieving the most natural, long-lasting results.
Aftercare Guidelines:
Many filler precautions are similar to those for botulinum toxin injections:
Don’t touch or rub the treated area, to prevent the product from shifting.
Don’t lie down for at least 4 hours to reduce the risk of migration.
Avoid heavy workouts for 24 hours, as increased blood flow may affect results.
Additional Precautions for Fillers:
Since fillers carry a slightly higher risk of swelling or bruising, take a few extra precautions to protect your results:
Avoid excessive heat exposure such as saunas, steam rooms, or hot baths for 24–48 hours.
Refrain from aggressive facial treatments or massages for at least a week.
Stay hydrated.
Following these simple steps will help ensure your filler settles smoothly and your results look soft, natural, and balanced.
What to Expect: Real Patient Transformations
Each treatment plan at The Aesthetic Method is designed around your unique anatomy. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s natural balance and facial harmony.
Case 1: Full-Face Rejuvenation
This case perfectly illustrates what we mean by The Aesthetic Method’s full-face approach. We focused on small, strategic enhancements that work together for natural, balanced rejuvenation.
After a detailed assessment, we recommended addressing volume loss using dermal filler and PRF injections, and the patient decided to move forward. Our team designed a personalized Full-Face Rejuvenation treatment plan that included:
2 syringes of filler in the temples
1 syringe in the midface
1 syringe in the chin
1 syringe in the chin shadow
1 syringe between the lips and pyriform
An under-eye PRF treatment to boost collagen and elastin production
These subtle yet comprehensive adjustments softened fine lines, restored youthful volume, and reduced under-eye hollowness, while keeping her features completely natural and harmonious.
Check out the Before & After photos to see how her complexion looks more refreshed, balanced, and hydrated, without a trace of overcorrection.
Case 2: Consistent Injectable Use Over Time
Consistency is key. This client’s before and after photos, taken 2.5 years apart, show how a steady injectable plan can maintain smoothness, lift, and volume over time. The client followed a balanced approach that included subtle filler adjustments and ongoing botulinum toxin maintenance.
Case 3: Balanced Enhancements for a Naturally Refreshed Look
When we assess facial balance, we’re not focused on one feature—we’re looking at the full picture.
In this case, we added subtle volume to the lips, enhanced the chin, and softened lower-face shadows to create a more harmonious and refreshed profile.
These Before & After photos show how thoughtful, minimal adjustments can make a meaningful difference. It’s proof that with The Aesthetic Method, small, well-placed tweaks deliver the most natural and impactful results.
Case 4: Balanced Transformation Using the Full-Face Method
A patient requested chin filler, but our team identified opportunities to balance the entire lower face. Using five small syringes across the temples, midcheek, chin, pyriform, and under-eye areas, we achieved a cohesive and natural result.
Our philosophy is simple: a little bit everywhere is better than a lot in one area. If people know you’ve had work done, we missed the mark.
Case 5: Subtle Yet Noticeable Transformation
When planning dermal filler treatments, it helps to follow the natural shadows and light patterns on the face.
Our licensed Medical Providers begin by identifying areas where light is interrupted—since signs of facial aging often appear there first.
For this patient, the main concern was the nasolabial folds, which created noticeable shadows. Instead of filling those lines directly, we first supported the midface to ensure a balanced, natural result. (Otherwise, adding filler only to the folds could have made them look even more pronounced!)
Another key area to address was the chin shadow. With just two syringes of filler, we achieved a subtle yet noticeable transformation that will continue to improve as the filler settles. This approach showcases how strategic placement delivers beautiful, natural-looking results.
The Aesthetic Method Difference
At The Aesthetic Method, every injectable treatment follows the same philosophy:
Our approach is rooted in balance, education, and integrity—because natural, long-term results begin with trust.
Whether you’re new to injectables or ready to build a long-term plan, our licensed medical team will guide you with honesty, artistry, and care.
Book your Full Face Assessment today to discover your personalized, balanced approach to beauty.
Disclaimer: All treatments are customized to each individual. Results and recovery vary by patient. Procedures at The Aesthetic Method are performed by licensed medical professionals.
This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.