Aesthetic Injector Services in Barrington, IL

Denise Van Cleave is a registered nurse (RN, BSN) and the aesthetic nurse injector at Preventative Medicine by Science. She works with neurotoxins, dermal fillers, and related injectable treatments for facial contouring and rejuvenation.

Her consultations are unhurried and direct. Patients are told what a given treatment is likely to achieve for their face specifically, what it will not achieve, and where a different approach — or no treatment — would serve them better.

Treatments are offered by category below. Which specific product is used, and whether an injectable treatment is appropriate for you at all, is determined during the consultation.

Neurotoxins — injectable treatments that temporarily relax targeted facial muscles, used for expression lines. Effects are temporary and treatment is repeated at intervals.

Dermal fillers — injectable gels used to restore volume or refine contour in specific areas of the face. Duration varies by product and by placement.

Both carry possible side effects, including bruising, swelling, and tenderness at the injection site, along with less common risks that are reviewed with you before you consent to treatment. Results vary between individuals, and no particular outcome is guaranteed.

Consultation. Your goals, your relevant medical history, current medications, and any prior aesthetic treatment. This is also where expectations are set honestly, including where a treatment is unlikely to give you what you are picturing.

Treatment. Injectable appointments are typically short. You will be told beforehand how long yours is expected to take.

Aftercare and follow-up. Written aftercare instructions are provided, and a follow-up is arranged where the treatment calls for one.