Most patients find injectable treatments very tolerable. At Aesthetic Medicine MD, we offer several comfort options to help make treatments as comfortable as possible, including topical numbing, injectable anesthesia, and inhalable anesthesia when appropriate.

Dr. Cueva uses careful technique and checks in throughout your treatment to ensure your comfort.

When performed by a medical doctor using FDA-approved products and proper technique, aesthetic treatments are generally safe. Safety and clinical judgment guide every treatment plan at Aesthetic Medicine MD.

Yes! The goal is refreshed, balanced results not an overdone appearance. Treatments are customized and planned conservatively to enhance your natural features.

Most treatments involve little to no downtime. Mild swelling, redness, or bruising may occur and usually resolves within a few days. You will receive clear post-treatment instructions based on your specific procedure.

Aesthetic treatments performed by a medical doctor allow for advanced knowledge of facial anatomy, careful treatment planning, and medical oversight. At Aesthetic Medicine MD, all consultations and treatments are performed by Dr. Lupe Cueva.

Every patient begins with an hour long medical consultation. Dr. Cueva evaluates your skin, anatomy, goals, and relevant medical factors to recommend treatments that are appropriate for you.

Sculptra is a collagen biostimulation treatment that stimulates the body’s natural collagen production. Over time, this process can improve facial structure, skin quality, and volume loss while supporting gradual, natural looking results.

Results from Sculptra treatments can last up to two years or longer in many patients. Because Sculptra stimulates collagen production, improvements develop gradually as new collagen forms.

Yes. Facial volume loss is addressed with Sculptra, dermal fillers, and collagen stimulating treatments tailored to each patient’s anatomy and goals.

No. When filler is done properly, it should not give you “pillow face.”

“Pillow face” usually happens when too much filler is placed, when it’s injected in the wrong areas or layers, or when treatments are repeated without a thoughtful plan.

The goal is to restore support where it’s needed and not to overfill the face. When done conservatively and with proper technique, filler should look natural and refreshed, not puffy or heavy.

Yes. Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers can be dissolved using an enzyme called hyaluronidase (Hylenex). This treatment can help correct overfilling, asymmetry, or filler migration.

Yes. We provide physician performed Botox injections, hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, and Sculptra collagen biostimulator treatments designed for natural, balanced results.

Yes. Platelet rich plasma can be used as a standalone rejuvenation treatment or combined with SkinPen microneedling to enhance collagen production, improve skin texture, acne scars, hyperpigmentation, and overall skin quality.

Yes. PRP hair restoration is available for men and women experiencing thinning hair or early hair loss.

Yes. Aesthetic Medicine MD provides physician managed hormone therapy for perimenopause and menopause with comprehensive evaluation and ongoing monitoring.

Yes. We provide aesthetic treatments for men including Botox, Sculptra, PRP hair restoration, and facial rejuvenation designed to maintain natural masculine structure.

The amount of Botox used varies depending on the treatment area, muscle strength, and the patient’s goals. During a consultation, Dr. Cueva evaluates facial movement and recommends a treatment plan designed to maintain natural facial expression.

Most Botox treatments last about three months. The exact duration varies based on muscle strength, metabolism, exercise levels, and treatment area. With consistent treatments, many patients notice results lasting longer over time.

Yes. Daxxify is offered at Aesthetic Medicine MD in Tacoma and is performed by medical doctor Dr. Lupe Cueva. Daxxify is an FDA approved neuromodulator used to treat dynamic facial lines such as frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet. Similar to Botox, it relaxes targeted facial muscles to soften expression lines while maintaining natural facial movement. Daxxify does not contain human or animal derived proteins and may last longer than Botox for many patients, potentially reducing the number of treatments needed each year.

Yes. PDO threads stimulate collagen production as the body gradually absorbs the threads. This collagen response can help improve skin texture, firmness, and overall skin quality.

PDO threads are dissolvable medical sutures placed beneath the skin to support collagen production and improve skin firmness. Depending on the type of thread used, treatments may help improve skin laxity or provide subtle lifting of facial tissues.