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Botox® Cosmetic: Skillful injections support natural results and the utmost safety
At LAK MedSpa, you can look refreshed, renewed, and authentic without going under the knife. We accomplish this with natural alternatives to plastic surgery. Botox® Cosmetic is the most popular treatment available at our office in Wayzata, Minnesota. Its reputation truly precedes it, as this injectable tops the list of cosmetic procedures worldwide, year in and year out.
Why is Botox® so popular?
There are numerous reasons for this. For starters, it is a well-established and proven wrinkle fighter. Rooted in medical applications dating back to the 1970s, Botox® was approved for cosmetic use in 2002. Since then, millions of people have softened their crow’s feet, eyebrow furrows, forehead lines, and neck bands with Botox®. When in licensed and qualified hands, the process renders natural results and is associated with minimal risks of severe side effects and complications. It is also a “no downtime” procedure that can be completed in just 10 to 20 minutes.
How much does the skill of my injector matter?
It matters a great deal! In fact, many of the less-than-desirable experiences with Botox® can be traced back to inexperienced and/or non-properly qualified injectors. It is critical to turn to an injector who is skilled in Botox®. Dr. Lisa Ohman Erhard sets the tone. As a physician, Dr. Erhard brings considerable anatomical and physiological knowledge to each and every procedure. She also surrounds herself with the best team. You can rest assured that we will never “overdo it.” We know you want to look like a more rested version of yourself, not like Dr. Spock or like you can’t move your face if you tried. Our experience and knowledge also support your safety. We ensure that not only the right dosage is applied but that Botox® is injected into the right muscles, which minimizes the risks of complications associated with the product migrating to other parts of the face and body.
Can Botox® make my lips look bigger, and my cheeks look less hollow?
No. Botox® works by relaxing the muscles that contribute to lines, wrinkles, and folds associated with facial expressions (squinting, frowning, pursing the lips, and so forth). So, it is well-suited to improve the appearance of and even delay the development of vertical lines between the eyebrows, horizontal wrinkles on the forehead, wispy creases around the eyes, and platysma bands on the neck. It can also be injected to soften the lines around the mouth and lips caused by smoking and other repeated movements. Now, if you are looking for lip augmentation and want to address volume loss in other parts of the face, we offer treatment alternatives like the Juvéderm Collection of soft tissue fillers. Botox® and other treatments like it are not designed to add volume, but they do prevent muscle contractions to smooth the skin.
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Will I see results right away?
You may notice improvement in the appearance of moderate to severe lines on the face and neck in just 24 to 48 hours. However, due to how Botox® works, results are gradual. Often, our patients get their goal look between a week to 10 days after their first treatment.
How long do the results from Botox® last?
Many factors contribute to the “duration” of your results. These factors include your body’s unique metabolism, how you take care of your skin, and even the site of the injections (due to nuances in facial movements). In general, Botox® Cosmetic manufacturers report that its effects can last up to four months before “touch-up” injections are needed. To learn more about Botox® and other alternatives to amplify your natural beauty without surgery, request a consultation at our office in Wayzata, MN. Call LAK MedSpa today at (952) 800-9335.
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Dr. Lisa Ohman Erhard
Dr. Lisa Ohman Erhard has over 25 years of experience as a physician, specializing in the unique health needs of mature women. She is the owner and directing physician of LĀK MedSpa, one of Minnesota’s most advanced clinics. A pioneer in addressing topics such as painful sex, vaginal dryness, and urinary incontinence, she has opened essential dialogues surrounding postmenopausal care. Dr. Erhard was the first female physician in Minnesota to offer MonaLisa Touch and ThermiVa Vaginal Tightening treatments. She is a national expert in surgical labiaplasty and vaginal rejuvenation and uses Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) to enhance her procedures.
Dr. Mark Erhard
Dr. Mark Erhard is a board-certified cardiologist and nine-time recipient of the Twin Cities Top Doctor award. He currently specializes in Male Hormone Optimization treatments, helping men improve key components of their total health by achieving optimal testosterone levels to enhance energy, lean muscle mass, and libido. Dr. Erhard is honored to address these important complex male health concerns as the co-owner and co-directing physician of LĀK MedSpa, where he combines his expertise with a commitment to patient well-being.
Reviews
Wayzata Cosmetic and Surgery is not just for women who need the Mona Lisa touch, it’s for women who want to enhance their beauty. It’s for women who, no matter what their age, want to be proud of themselves, want to have self-confidence, want to feel that I am doing the best that I can for myself. I will honestly say that coming to Wayzata Spa and Cosmetic Surgery is a life-changer no matter what your age is. It doesn’t matter if you’re in your 30s, your 40s, your 50s, or your 60s, or maybe beyond. It’s just, it’s more than I expected.
MONA LISA TREATMENT Testimonial
It really has changed my life because I felt like the dermatologist always said, you have to keep waiting it out. And it was so hard to wait it out. I never went to bed worrying, you know, that I’d have, you know, something go on with my skin the next day before a client meeting or something really important in my life or before a major event going on. And so I just think that coming to Wayzata Skin Care really made a huge impact in my professional life, in my career. Just knowing that everything with my skin was going to be consistent and reliable has really brought such a calm peace of mind. And I’m really appreciative of that.
SKIN THERAPY Testimonial
I had tried diet and exercise for weight loss. My mood just didn’t seem right. I know myself, and I just feel like my health could be more optimal and one of the things that I had not investigated yet was hormone balancing. So once you decide you’re going to pursue that, it’s like, where do you go? Because I feel like there’s a lot of places doing it, probably not doing it well and I knew I wanted to go to a female provider because it’s just a different kind of care, woman to woman, which led me to finding Wayzata Cosmetic Surgery and Spa.
Bio Identical Hormone Therapy Testimonial