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Millions of women and men in the US benefit from Botox anti-aging facial injectable treatment annually. The procedure is suitable for people who what to accomplish facial rejuvenation in a non-surgical manner.

The Botox treatment provider will inform the patient on all aspects of Botox during the pre-treatment consultation, including its approximate costs.

The primary goal of the Botox provider will be to educate the patient on various aspects of the treatment enabling them to make a judicious decision. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides Botox treatment to patients in Las Vegas, NV, and surrounding locations in The Silver State.

Comparison of Costs

In comparison to a cosmetic surgery procedure such as forehead lift or facelift surgery, Botox injections can be much more cost-effective.

Administering Botox injections does not involve general anesthesia or intravenous sedation, which avoids a significant cost component. The provider can inject Botox in an in-office procedure, and this will also not involve the costs of a surgical venue or hospital.

The time taken to perform the treatment is usually under 20 minutes. Plastic surgery procedures will involve a longer duration as well as entail the surgeon’s fee. Botox treatment also typically does not involve post-op appointments, prescription meds, and medical tests.

Botox is a more affordable treatment even in comparison to various other nonsurgical facial rejuvenation procedures such as ultrasound, RF-based treatments, laser skin resurfacing, or advanced chemical peels.

Price Tag Variations

The cost of Botox injectable treatment may differ slightly between practices or even between patients at the same practice. Practices that are situated in busy urban centers or major coastal cities may have higher costs as the cost of living in these regions is typically higher.

Factors such as the credentials and experience of the treatment provider, quality of services, and individualized care will also affect the cost of the treatment.

Certain patients need minimal Botox treatment in one area while others may require treatment in various facial sites. The number of injections that a patient needs will impact the overall cost of the treatment.

Pricing Evaluation

The credentials of the Botox provider should be a key element in assessing the pricing of the injectable procedure. In case a practice offers prices that are exceptionally high or low, the patient should understand the reasons for such pricing.

At times, the Botox provider may offer a rebate if the patient chooses to undergo Botox treatment with other cosmetic procedures, or if they are running a promotional offer for a limited duration.

Be Wary of Cheap Botox Parties

There has been an emerging trend of “Botox Cosmetic Parties” in certain areas of the country in recent years. The venue of the “party” is the doctor’s home or another location where many individuals receive invitations to receive Botox injections are incredibly low cost.

It may be tempting to undergo the procedure at such low prices. However, receiving Botox away from the doctor’s office may not be an ideal situation.

Both the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery caution patients to be wary of such “parties.” These eminent organizations have issued warnings and expressed their concerns about the doctor’s ability to offer a sterile and safe environment away from their office.

Insurance and Financing

In general, insurers do not offer coverage for Botox costs. However, the patient may receive insurance coverage if they undergo the procedure as a medical necessity. Allergan Inc., the manufacturer of Botox, provides patients with advice about insurance coverage over the phone.

In addition, patients can seek financing from various other sources to pay for their Botox treatment in affordable and easy monthly installments. Experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for Botox.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.

A common cosmetic concern for men as well as women is the appearance of facial wrinkles and lines. There are plastic surgery alternatives available to people who feel unhappy about the appearance of aging signs on the face.

However, not everyone wants to undergo a surgical procedure. For such people, Botox injectable treatment offers a safe and effective solution. Botox offers patients a smoother, more youthful looking face for four to six months with a simple injection treatment.

Passed all the Hurdles

The FDA cleared Botox for the cosmetic reduction of facial lines and wrinkles in 2002. Since then, this treatment has become the most sought-after facial anti-aging procedure. Every year, millions of men and women benefit from Botox injections.

A plastic surgeon or Botox certified provider may also use Botox for non-label aesthetic uses such as mitigating wrinkles around the nose base and other facial areas.

Focused board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides Botox injections to suitable candidates in Las Vegas, NV, and other towns and suburbs in this region of the southwest.

Cosmetic Benefits

The FDA originally approved Botox for the cosmetic reduction of frown lines between the brows and wrinkles on the forehead. Subsequently, in 2013, it cleared Botox for the cosmetic reduction of crow’s feet in the eye area.

Furthermore, Botox certified providers now also use it safely and successfully for non-label purposes such as reducing lines and wrinkles around the nose base and other facial regions.

Botox is a sought-after as a standalone anti-aging treatment. But it is also used in combination with facial plastic surgeries such as brow lift, facelift, and eyelid lift for aesthetically appealing outcomes.

Innovative Botox applications include Botox combined with dermal filler injectables such as Juvederm and Restylane in a procedure known as the “liquid facelift,” a nonsurgical facial rejuvenation procedure.

Treatment for Specific Facial Sites

Eyes

Repetitive movements of the eye muscles and facial expressions can cause dynamic wrinkles and lines around the eyes. These lines are very responsive to Botox injectable treatment.

The procedure relaxes only the wrinkle forming, overactive facial muscles and the nerves of sensation. For this reason, the patient will not experience any sensation loss with Botox in the injection areas.

Brows

Some common expressions that can lead to permanent lines between the eyebrows over time are frowning, smiling, and laughing. Botox has been developed specifically to mitigate the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines in a significant way.

For men considering a reduction in the appearance of deep furrows between the eyebrows, Botox is an equally effective treatment.

Forehead

Permanent creases may form on the forehead due to aging. These can make a person appear old and tired. Botox can reduce the appearance of these lines. Since forehead lines are horizontal, they respond quite well to Botox injections.

Jaw Contouring

Botox providers have been using Botox to enhance jaw contours efficiently in recent years. The face may appear square shaped and awkward due to large jaw muscles that are used for chewing.

Botox experts can inject it at strategic points to offer the face a more natural looking and oval appearance. Caring cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas in The Battle Born State for Botox injections.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.

Yelp is the world’s largest and most trust consumer review website. Dr. Bryson Richards joined Yelp in 2015, and has been reviewed by 179 patients till now on the site. As many as 172 out of 179 patients of Dr. Richards have rated him the best cosmetic surgeon and given him five star ratings along with glowing reviews.

Accomplished board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides breast augmentation and other procedures to patients in Las Vegas, NV and surrounding locations in The Sagebrush State. Here are excerpts from some of the recent patient reviews for Dr. Richards related to breast augmentation surgery.

Katelyn K.

North Las Vegas, NV

5.0 star rating 9/26/2018

I had breast augmentation almost 3 weeks ago. I did alot of research on plastic surgeons and pricing and went ahead with Dr. Richards. I am very very happy with my new breasts. I had a fantastic experience. From start to finish. Everybody there was so friendly but especially Misty. She was not only very helpful, nice and outgoing. She goes above and beyond what’s expected, she made me feel comfortable.

Dr.Richards was warm and friendly. Not at all what I expected. In a good way. He gave his honest opinion didn’t push me one way or another. Dr. Richards did an amazing job. With every day that passes I love them more and more. I would highly recommend him and his office. Literally everyone there was perfect.

Katerina T.

Las Vegas, NV

5.0 star rating 9/26/2018

Dr. Richards is the best!! Love my breast augmentation . Very friendly and helpful staff, highly recommend this office and Dr. Richards!!!

Tiffani P.

Downtown, Honolulu, HI

5.0 star rating 7/21/2018

Had my breasts done 5 weeks ago and I am so in love! I’ve been wanting to them forever, I went to a few different doctors for consultations and Dr. Richards was my favorite! He was able to do everything I wanted and gave me what I always wanted! I went from a 32A to 32DDD, I did 560cc. Thank you Dr. Richards and the whole team there you are all so amazing!

April B.

Las Vegas, NV

5.0 star rating 5/24/2018

Absolutely the best in town! When looking around for surgeons who did breast augmentation revisions with at least a 4.5 yelp rating and more than 100 reviews, Dr. Richards’ office made the VERY short list. I had a breast augmentation 12 years ago, just filling what was once there prior to kids. As time went on I began to not like the way I looked or the way my breasts looked. I needed someone who worked with patients like me as I was wanting to go down in size as well as lift to get them back to a natural look for my body.

I knew from the first phone call that he was my #1 choice and at my consultation it was solidified that he would be the one to do the surgery.

Dr. Richards and his staff are among some of the most professional, but friendly that I’ve met. They remember your name, most remember what procedure you had done and always ask how you’re doing when they see you. We liked him so much, my husband also ended up having a procedure done a few weeks after my surgery.

It’s been a month since my procedure and I’m pretty much back to doing normal things. Scars are healing nicely, most of the swelling and minor discomfort is gone. I couldn’t be more happy with the outcome thus far and can’t wait to see how they look 6mo from now.

Arianna B.

East Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NM

5.0 star rating 8/17/2018

I am 3 days Post Op from having a Breast Augmentation and I could not be more happy with my results! Dr. Richards did an amazing job and I would recommend him and his employees to anyone wanting to have work done. He really cares about his patients so much that he even gives his personal cell phone number out if you need to reach him and texts you to check up on how you are feeling.

Lauren C.

Las Vegas, NV

5.0 star rating 4/27/2018

I chose Dr. Richards for my breast augmentation for several reasons, and he did not disappoint; in fact, my results have exceeded my expectations!

When I finally decided I wanted to start getting consultations, I called around to several of the “top” surgeons in Las Vegas to ask if the doctor would be open to using the Ideal Implant. Everyone, EXCEPT Dr. Richards, said no. He was totally honest with me, and fully willing to obtain the implant I wanted, even though I would be his first patient for the Ideal.

In regards to his work, I would recommend him to anyone I know. I have healed extremely well, and my scars are minimal (I’m saying this at 5 weeks post-op).

His staff is excellent; everyone is friendly and professional, and the office is immaculate both in the waiting room and in the exam rooms.

As for Dr. Richards, aside from his surgical talent, he has an excellent bedside manner and really makes you feel comfortable when speaking with you. He is real, down to earth, affable, and doesn’t project any sort of smug or superior attitude.

If you are on the fence, take the time to have a consultation with Dr. Richards. The hundreds of 5 star reviews across multiple websites are not lying – they are there for a reason – and that reason is because he has earned them!

Experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV and nearby areas for breast augmentation.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.

Painful razor bumps, waxing, and time-consuming shaving have become redundant for many people who have undergone the advanced Cutera Xeo laser hair removal treatment.

This procedure provides patients with lasting and superior results via a safe, in-office treatment. This cutting-edge laser treatment enables women as well as men to enjoy hairless skin for an extended duration.

Cutera Xeo system can eliminate hair in almost any area of the body excluding the eyelids. This laser system enables the treatment provider to precisely target undesirable hairs with minimal pain and downtime.

The first concern of the provider will be to inform the patient of various facets of the treatment to enable them to make a well-considered decision. Reliable board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards provides Cutera Xeo to suitable candidates in Las Vegas, NV, and other cities and towns in this part of America.

What are Cutera Xeo Before and After Images?

Cutera Xeo ‘before and after’ photos refer to a pair or group of pictures of a previous patient who has undergone the same med spa procedure with desirable results. The images include pictures taken before the Cutera Xeo procedure and after the treatment sessions are completed and the final outcomes of the Cutera Xeo manifest.

The treatment provider will ensure that the Cutera Xeo before and after pictures are taken with the consent of the patient and shown to the new patient in a discreet manner. The only purpose of the provider for displaying these images is to explain the potential advantages and scope of Cutera Xeo to new patients.

What is amazing about these images and about the times we live in is that anyone can see these stellar images from so many different places. Using the devices that most people already own such as a smart phone and/or laptop so many people can see these salient images from a park bench or a fast food booth.

This means that a patient can keep their innermost secrets with them. If that is not a blessing or a check mark for the category of quality of life then what is?

Benefits

A patient may feel unsure about the potential results when they consider a dermal filler treatment such as Cutera Xeo for the first time. Certain patients may require only limited enhancement in one area while others may require more extensive treatment in various areas.

Sometimes the dermatologist may recommend Cutera Xeo in combination with other treatments such as Botox for more complete outcomes. At times, it can be challenging for a patient to make the appropriate choices to meet their aesthetic goals.

At this juncture, the treatment provider can display Cutera Xeo before and after images to assist the patient in arriving at the right decisions.

Developing Reasonable Expectations

It is vital for a patient to have reasonable expectations from any cosmetic dermatology procedure including Cutera Xeo laser. Cutera Xeo laser hair removal outcomes appear natural rather than artificial or obvious.

The treatment provider may display Cutera Xeo during the initial appointment to provide the patient with information on the procedure. This will help the patient develop realistic expectations from the procedure and attain more satisfaction from the final results.

Images on the Web

The dermatologist may use Cutera Xeo before and after images in an exclusive Photo Gallery section on their website. Prospective patients can view these images online prior to seeking an appointment at the provider’s office for Cutera Xeo treatment.

Dr. Richard’s exemplary career can be illustrated on the website. Transparency is key here and with these images it just means that anyone can understand more about what they are thinking before they sign any paperwork.

Experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bryson Richards receives patients from Las Vegas, NV, and nearby areas for laser hair removal.

If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery procedures and treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada plastic surgeon, Dr. Bryson Richards please contact us at 702.870.7070

Taking new patients from Las Vegas, Bullhead City,  Laughlin, Pahrump, Mesquite NV and surrounding areas.