Both are FDA-approved neuromodulators that temporarily relax muscles to smooth dynamic wrinkles. Dysport® features a slightly smaller molecular structure, allowing it to spread more evenly and often start working a few days faster than Botox®, making it excellent for broader areas like the forehead.

Results typically last between 3 and 4 months. Longevity depends on your metabolism, muscle strength, and the area treated. Regular maintenance appointments at our San Diego office help preserve a continuous, youthful smoothness.

Hyaluronic acid fillers are incredibly versatile. We use them to restore lost volume in the cheeks, smooth deep nasolabial folds (smile lines), plump thinning lips, fill hollow under-eye tear troughs, and define the jawline or chin.

Depending on the specific product and placement area, dermal fillers last anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. Fillers made from hyaluronic acid (like Juvéderm® and Restylane®) are completely reversible using a specialized enzyme injection if adjustment is ever needed.

Kybella® uses a synthetic form of deoxycholic acid, a natural molecule that breaks down dietary fat. Once injected beneath the chin, it permanently destroys the targeted fat cells. Once those cells are processed by your body, they cannot return or store fat again.

Most patients require a customized series of 2 to 4 treatment sessions, spaced at least one month apart, to achieve optimal jawline definition. Your specific treatment plan will be determined during your initial cosmetic consultation.

Yes. Male cosmetic treatments focus on preserving rugged, masculine facial anatomy. We adjust our injection techniques for Botox® and dermal fillers to sharpen the jawline, reduce deep forehead furrows, and refresh your appearance without over-softening native masculine features.

While Juvéderm® and Restylane® use moisture-binding hyaluronic acid for instant plumpness, Radiesse® consists of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres. It provides immediate structural lift and acts as a biostimulator, prompting your skin to generate its own natural collagen over time.

To reduce the risk of temporary bruising or swelling, avoid alcohol, fish oil supplements, aspirin, and anti-inflammatory medications (like Ibuprofen) for 3 to 7 days prior to your appointment. Always consult your primary doctor before stopping any prescribed medications.

There is virtually zero downtime, and you can resume most normal daily activities immediately. Some minor swelling, redness, or localized bruising at the injection site is normal and usually resolves naturally within a few days.

These advanced fractional treatments target deep structural skin imperfections. They are effective at reducing pronounced wrinkles, severe acne scarring, sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and overall skin laxity by stimulating aggressive deep-dermis collagen production.

Because these are deeper ablative and semi-ablative energy treatments, you should plan for 3 to 7 days of active downtime. Your skin will experience redness, swelling, and a peeling texture similar to a deep sunburn as it heals and reveals fresh skin.

Laser Genesis is a non-invasive, non-ablative laser that gently heats the upper dermis using micro-pulses of energy. The treatment is entirely painless, often described as a relaxing, warm facial, and requires absolutely zero downtime.

Absolutely. In fact, combining treatments often yields superior results. A popular signature choice at our practice is pairing gentle pumpkin enzyme exfoliation with a Laser Genesis session for an instant, radiant, no-downtime skin glow.

The LimeLight Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) system targets pigment inconsistencies. It is the gold standard for clearing up brown sun spots, age spots, freckles, facial redness, rosacea, and tiny broken capillaries on the face, neck, and chest.

The treatment delivers a snapping sensation against the skin. Over the next 1 to 2 weeks following your session, targeted dark spots will rise to the skin's surface, resemble tiny coffee grounds, and naturally flake off to reveal an even complexion.

JuVaShape uses targeted radiofrequency (RF) energy to heat deep thermal layers of tissue. This non-invasive heating breaks down stubborn fat cells while causing immediate collagen contraction, smoothing cellulite, and firming loose skin on the face, neck, or body.

While some skin firming can be noticed early on, a series of 4 to 6 sessions spaced 1 to 2 weeks apart is typically recommended to build progressive, long-lasting collagen support and visible circumferential reduction.

Yes. Our advanced laser systems target the pigment in the blood vessel, causing the small vascular wall to collapse safely without hurting the surrounding skin surface. The body's lymphatic system naturally reabsorbs the cleared vessel within a few weeks.

While certain light therapies like IPL are best suited for lighter skin tones due to pigment targeting, options like Laser Genesis and SecretPRO RF Microneedling are completely safe and effective for all skin types, including darker skin tones.

The ideal choice depends on your specific skin concerns and schedule. A mild Pumpkin peel offers zero downtime for instant brightness, while deeper medical-grade peels like Jessner, Retin A, and TCA aggressively target acne scars, deep lines, and heavy sun damage.

For deeper peels, your skin will begin to flake or peel dramatically around day 3 and continue for 3 to 5 days. It is vital to avoid picking or pulling the peeling skin, keep it heavily hydrated, and wear broad-spectrum sunscreen.

Microneedling creates thousands of microscopic channels in the skin. When we apply your own growth-factor-rich PRP (drawn from a small blood sample) to these channels, it supercharges cellular repair, dramatically speeding up healing and multiplying collagen production.

Downtime is very minimal. Your skin will look and feel like it has a mild sunburn for 24 to 48 hours following the procedure. Most patients can comfortably apply mineral makeup and return to normal public activities by the second day.

Sclerotherapy is the gold standard for leg veins and involves micro-injecting a specialized solution directly into spider or reticular veins to close them. External laser vein removal, alternatively, is ideal for delicate facial capillaries where needles aren't optimal.

SkinMedica® products are backed by rigorous clinical data and feature high concentrations of active ingredients, like patented growth factors (TNS), retinols, and specialty antioxidants, that penetrate deep enough to alter skin structure, unlike superficial retail products.

We carry an authorized selection of SkinMedica® medical-grade products directly at our San Diego practice to complement your in-office treatments. Keep an eye on our seasonal specials for opportunities to save 15% or more on your daily home care regimen.

Our medical spa is located at 1951 Fourth Ave #101, San Diego, CA 92101, serving the Banker's Hill and downtown areas. We are open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM (with extended hours until 7:00 PM on select days).

To respect our providers' schedules, standard office visits require 24 hours notice to avoid a $50 fee. Extended procedures (appointments booked for 1 hour or longer) require 48 hours notice to avoid a $100 cancellation fee.

You can easily book a session or consultation by calling or texting our team directly at (619) 717-8484, or by emailing us at info@sitimedspa.com. We look forward to helping you achieve a natural, rejuvenated appearance!