General
Do I have to come into the office?
No! Sage & Needle is based around the idea of convenience and privacy. We travel to you and we bring everything we need with us!
There is no special fee for us to travel to your home. Everything is included. For price range estimates see our services page here.
Do you ever offer discount offers?
We do offer group discounts of up to 20% depending on the group size. Group events allow us to reduce travel time between clients, so we pass that savings on to you!
How do I contact you?
Fill out a form here or give us a call or text at (858) 361-7202
What if I’m not sure what I want?
Feel free to contact us and we can go over various options and help you decide if aesthetic treatments are right for you!
Filler
What are dermal fillers
Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are used to restore volume, provide support, and enhance desired features. Most fillers are made from hyaluronic acid (HA) which is a naturally occurring component of your body.
There are a wide variety of dermal fillers – each has their own unique property. They vary in ability to lift, smooth, mold, contour, hydrate and refine. Depending on the area of treatment, different products will be used based on each dermal fillers’ individual characteristic. Learn more here.
Will I look natural?
We want you to look naturally refreshed. Our goal is for people to wonder why you look so great but not be able to identify exactly why. Fillers often get a bad reputation for making patients look “overdone”. While this can be the case, it’s important to remember that if it’s obvious, then it was too much. We abide by the idea that the best injectables are undetectable.
Most patients prefer a natural, rested, youthful appearance. This absolutely can be achieved with properly placed fillers. Often treatments occur gradually over the course of months to establish the most natural look.
Where will I need fillers?
During your consultation we will discuss your facial aesthetic goals. Want to look less tired? Want to appear more friendly? Hoping to correct some asymmetry? We will recommend where fillers should be placed to help you achieve a soft, natural, rejuvenated look.
When should I start getting fillers?
Facial aging begins as early as your twenties so restoring volume sooner rather than later is the key to a long-term youthful yet natural appearance.
Think of it as PREjuvenation instead of REjuvenation.
What are the most common areas dermal fillers are placed and how much filler will be needed?
A consultation is necessary to determine the number of syringes required. The amount of filler will depend on your age, volume depletion, and desired results. Often, we will build and layer fillers over time for natural subtle improvements.
Cheeks: 2-3 syringes
- Products most often used: Juvéderm Volluma, Restylane Lyft, Restylane Contour
Chin: 1-2 syringes
- Products most often used: Juvéderm Volluma, Restylane Lyft, Restylane Contour, Restylane Defyne
Jawline: 2-4 syringes
- Products most often used: Juvéderm Volluma, Restylane Lyft, Restylane Contour
Undereyes: 1-2 syringes
- Products most often used: Juvéderm Volbella, Restylane Silk, Restylane Refyne
Lips: 1 syringe
- Products most often used: Juvéderm Ultra UX, Juvéderm Vollure, Juvéderm Volbella, Restylane Kysse, Restylane silk
Temples: 2-3 syringes
- Juvéderm Volluma, Restylane Vollure, Restylane Lyft, Restylane Contour, Restylane Defyne, Restylane Refyne
Smile lines: 2-4 syringes
- Juvéderm Ultra XC, Juvéderm Vollure, Restylane Defyne, Restylane Refyne
Marionette lines: 3-4 syringes
- Juvéderm Ultra XC, Juvéderm Vollure, Restylane Defyne, Restylane Refyne
Nose/nasal bridge: 1 syringe
- Juvéderm Voluma, Restylane Lyft
Neurotoxins
How much neurotoxin (Botox) will I need?
This can vary widely between patients. An in-person assessment is necessary with your medical provider in order to determine the number of units needed based on your anatomy and muscle strength. The average number of total units used by our clients is 35-40U but we treat as low as 15U or as high as 70U depending on your goals and what areas we treat.
For non-aesthetics procedures where we inject into larger areas (axilla) or larger muscles (TMJ) more units are necessary. Learn more here.
Does Botox treatment hurt?
Botox does require injection with a very small needle into the muscle, however most patients are very comfortable throughout. We also use ice and vibration to diminish the discomfort.
Will I have immediate results after Botox?
No, the paralysis effect of Botox takes 3-14 days. If you have deep set lines, it will take multiple treatment sessions to see these deeper lines begin to fade.
How long does the procedure take?
The treatment itself only takes a few minutes. Most of your visit will be spent on your consultation and unique facial assessment.
When should I start Botox treatments?
Botox can be used preventatively! It’s best to start before you have static (set-in) lines and wrinkles.
If I already have set in lines, am I still a candidate?
Yes! By paralyzing the muscle and stopping the repeat contractions the skin will gently soften over time. As the muscle decreases in size the skin drapes over the relaxed muscle, resulting in a smooth appearance. This will take multiple treatment sessions spaced 3-4 months apart to achieve.
What else can neurotoxins be used for?
Migraines: Botox can be used to help as a preventative measure to stop headaches.
Hyperhidrosis: Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating caused by overactive sweat glands. If you suffer from excessive sweating of your hands, underarms, or feet, Botox can be used to help decrease sweat production. This can be life changing for patients who no longer suffer the embarrassment of excessive sweating.
TMJ pain: The TMJ is the temporomandibular joint. This joint articulates every time we open and close our mouth. Between 30-44% of adults suffer from TMJ pain. The most common symptoms include jaw pain, headache, neck pain, jaw locking, and noise at the joint with movement. Botox can be used to paralyze the muscles that contribute to TMJ pain. This can also result in cosmetic improvement in slimming the lower face.
Collagen stimulator
Will I look natural after receiving collagen stimulators?
Yes, collagen stimulators such as SculptraAesthetics provide the most natural appearing results. Results happen gradually over 2-4 months. Skin will appear smoother and more hydrated with a subtle restoration in facial volume.
How much Sculptra will I need?
It depends on your age, volume depletion and desired results. For Full facial volume restoration, we recommend 3-5 treatments with 1-2 vials per treatment.
When will I see results?
Natural looking results appear over the course of 2-4 treatments (2-6 months)
How long will I see results
Your results can last up to 2 years
Can I use traditional dermal fillers & collagen stimulators?
A combination of collagen stimulators and traditional dermal fillers can be used as part of your facial restoration treatment plan. Traditional dermal fillers will result in an immediate improvement while collagen stimulators will take a few months and a few sessions before results are appreciated.
Can Sculptra be used anywhere else?
Yes, Sculptra is commonly used for a non-surgical buttock augmentation to improve projection and contour.. It can be used to correct for “hip dips”, the lateral depression of the buttocks. It can also help eliminate the appearance of cellulite by restoring the integrity of the surrounding skin. Buttock augmentation and correction of hip dips typically require 3-4 sessions with 8-10 vials per session.