08 — Aesthetics · Lubbock, TX

Medical Aesthetics — Administered By A Registered Nurse, Inside A Clinic

Pinnacle Performance & Wellness provides medical aesthetic treatments in Lubbock, Texas — including neurotoxin (Botox and Dysport), dermal filler, skin resurfacing, and non-surgical body contouring — administered by Lauren LePage, RN, under medical supervision at 8347 Upland Avenue. Treatments are delivered in a medical clinic where hormone, metabolic, and body composition care are available in the same building.

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Reviewed by Lauren LePage, RN, and Stuart Riggins, FNP-C — Pinnacle Performance & Wellness, Lubbock, TX

Precise neurotoxin injection at the brow — medical aesthetics by a registered nurse at Pinnacle in Lubbock

The Standard

Why The Setting Matters More Than The Menu

Neurotoxin and dermal filler are prescription products. The injector's anatomical knowledge, the sterility of the environment, the honesty of the consultation, and what happens if something goes wrong are what separate a good outcome from a bad one — not the brand on the vial or the decor in the lobby.

At Pinnacle, aesthetic treatments are performed by a registered nurse inside a medical clinic under provider supervision, with hyaluronidase on hand for filler-related complications and a licensed provider in the building. That is the standard for a service involving injections around the eyes, lips, and facial vasculature. Filler complications are uncommon, but vascular occlusion is a genuine emergency where minutes matter, and the correct question to ask any injector — here or anywhere else — is what they carry and what their protocol is.

About these treatments. Neurotoxins and dermal fillers are prescription drugs and devices administered by a licensed clinician under supervision. Results are temporary and vary by individual, product, and treatment area. Side effects can include bruising, swelling, asymmetry, and, rarely, more serious complications. Candidacy is determined at consultation.

Treatments

What We Offer

TreatmentWhat it addressesDuration of result
Neurotoxin (Botox, Dysport)Dynamic lines — forehead, glabellar “elevens”, crow's feet; also masseter, neck bands, and underarm sweatingTypically 3–4 months
Dermal fillerVolume loss in cheeks and temples, nasolabial folds, lips, jawline and chin definition, under-eye hollowingTypically 6–18 months by product and area
Skin resurfacingTexture, tone, pigmentation, and superficial scarringProgressive over a treatment series
Body contouringNon-surgical fat reduction and skin tightening in localized areasProgressive; results build over weeks

Preventative or “baby” neurotoxin dosing is available for patients in their late twenties and thirties treating lines before they become static.

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The Consultation

A Face Assessment, Not An Order Form — And Being Told No

A consultation at Pinnacle covers what bothers you, what is actually causing it, what a realistic outcome looks like, how long it lasts, and what it costs. Sometimes the answer is that the treatment you asked for is not the one that addresses your concern — under-eye hollowing frequently needs cheek support rather than under-eye filler, and a heavy upper lid is often a brow position issue that more forehead neurotoxin will make worse.

You will be told when a treatment is not appropriate, when you should wait, and when what you are describing is a skin health or medical issue rather than an injectable one. That includes the least profitable answer in aesthetics: that you look fine and do not need anything yet.

The Advantage

Aesthetics Inside A Performance Medicine Clinic

Skin quality, facial volume, and body composition are not purely topical concerns. Rapid weight loss changes facial fat pads and is a common reason patients suddenly look drawn — a growing issue as GLP-1 use expands. Hormonal change through perimenopause alters skin thickness, collagen, and hydration. Sleep, thyroid function, iron status, and protein intake all show up in skin and hair.

At Pinnacle, those are testable and treatable in the same building. A patient noticing facial volume loss during medical weight loss gets a conversation about protein intake, rate of loss, and body composition alongside the filler discussion, rather than a filler appointment and no context. That coordination is the entire premise of an integrated clinic, and no standalone med spa can offer it.

Neurotoxin priced per unit — the transparent way  ·  Filler priced per syringe  ·  Exact quote at your consultation, before anything is injected.

Common Questions

Aesthetics FAQ

How much does Botox cost in Lubbock?
At Pinnacle, neurotoxin is priced per unit, which is the transparent way to price it — a “per area” price is meaningless without knowing how many units it includes. Typical dosing varies substantially by muscle mass and desired effect: forehead lines, glabellar lines, and crow's feet each commonly require different amounts, and men generally require more units than women because of greater muscle mass. Your exact unit count is determined at the consultation after assessing how your muscles actually move, and you are quoted before anything is injected. Underdosing to hit a lower headline price produces a result that fades in six weeks, which is not cheaper in the end.
How long do Botox and filler last?
Neurotoxin results typically last three to four months, with onset over three to seven days and full effect around two weeks. Longevity varies with dose, metabolism, muscle strength, and exercise volume — patients who train heavily often metabolize it faster. Dermal filler ranges more widely, from roughly six months to eighteen months or longer depending on the product, the treatment area, and how much movement that area experiences. Lips generally last the shortest time, and structural areas such as cheeks and jawline the longest. Neither is permanent, which is the point: facial aging continues, and a treatment plan that adjusts over time produces better results than a permanent implant chosen at one moment.
What is the difference between a med spa and medical aesthetics at a clinic?
Legally, both operate under medical oversight in Texas, but the practical difference is what surrounds the injection. At Pinnacle, treatments are performed by a registered nurse inside a medical clinic with a licensed provider in the building, hyaluronidase available for filler complications, and full medical intake on file — including your medications, hormone status, and medical history. If a complication occurs, the response happens in the room rather than at an urgent care. The consultation also has access to context a standalone spa does not: whether your facial volume loss is a filler issue, a rapid-weight-loss issue, or a hormonal one, and whether skin changes reflect something testable in your labs.
Can I get Botox if I am on TRT, a GLP-1, or hormone therapy?
In general, yes — none of those are contraindications to neurotoxin or filler, and a substantial number of Pinnacle's aesthetic patients are also hormone or weight loss patients. The value of having both under one roof is that the interaction is discussed rather than ignored. Rapid weight loss changes facial fat pads and is a common reason patients suddenly look hollow or drawn, which changes the aesthetic plan and sometimes changes the weight loss plan too. Hormone status affects skin thickness, collagen, and healing. Your injector can see your full medical picture rather than a one-page spa intake, and your medical provider is down the hall.
What should I avoid before and after injectable treatment?
For roughly a week beforehand, avoid alcohol and, where medically safe to pause them, blood-thinning supplements such as fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo, and high-dose NSAIDs — they increase bruising. Never stop a prescribed anticoagulant without your prescriber's instruction; tell us instead and we will plan around it. Arrive without makeup where possible. Afterward, stay upright for about four hours, avoid heavy exercise, saunas, and hot yoga for 24 hours, and avoid massaging or pressing the treated area. Bruising and swelling are common and settle within days. Neurotoxin results appear over three to seven days, so do not judge the outcome the next morning — a two-week follow-up is when adjustments are made.
Related care under the same roof: Facial volume change during rapid weight loss is common and worth planning for — Medical Weight Loss. Skin and hair changes during perimenopause are testable — Hormone Optimization. Nutrient and hydration status shows up in skin quality — IV Therapy.

Book With Lauren   Free consultations available · (806) 808-0606

West Texas’s integrated human performance and wellness center. Clinical precision. Athletic methodology. One system.

8347 Upland Ave · Lubbock, TX 79424

(806) 808-0606

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Office hours:

Monday to Thursday: 8am - 5pm

Friday: 8am to 12pm

Saturday: By appointment

Sunday: Closed

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