Author: Doris Dickson
Professional Tips – Restylane for Lips
With the advent of cosmetic injectables, lip augmentation has become one of the leading aesthetic enhancement procedures that utilize dermal fillers. There are many advantages to using injectable fillers for lip augmentation – it’s become a recognized convenient and simple procedure for the patient that gives immediate, visible results. The lips are an important facial …
Juvéderm Ultra XC: Benefits & Cost
Juvéderm Ultra XC is a popular dermal filler which was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2010. It is most commonly used to increase the fullness of the lip area, in addition to treating facial wrinkles. Juvéderm Ultra XC contains hyaluronic acid (HA), lidocaine, and water. This special formula plumps the patient’s skin …
Treat Nasolabial Folds with Juvederm
What are nasolabial folds? Nasolabial folds, also referred to as “smile lines,” “parentheses lines,” and even “laugh lines,” are the deep wrinkles that extend from both sides of the nose down to the corners of the mouth. When a person smiles, these nasolabial folds become more pronounced and visible. The depth and severity of these lines …
Our Skin Through the Seasons
The human skin covers the entire body, making it our largest organ. Due to its constant exposure to the elements, it comes as no surprise that the skin is largely affected by the environment and its changes. Humidity and temperature changes necessitate adjusting skincare routines to maintain skin health, as many skin-related diseases and issues …
Radiesse or Juvederm?
Patients may come into your office, knowing exactly what filler they “think” they need or want thanks to the ever expanding internet. As a dermal filler practitioner you want up-to-date knowledge on these fillers, to help better achieve the desired results of your patients desired beauty goals. Why Do Doctors Choose Juvederm? Juvederm has a …
The Different Types Of Dermal Fillers
Dermal filers come in many varieties and formulations, each having their own unique properties. When patients opt for a cosmetic procedure, it’s best to ensure that the ideal dermal filler is being selected. By ideal, we mean a dermal filler that has not only been specially suited to the patient’s specific needs, but also provides …
How long does Juvederm Voluma Last?
Most patients who are looking for dermal filler treatment, are looking for a long-lasting option. Establishing an exact duration of a dermal filler’s treatment is not always simple. Many factors affect it, so taking Juvederm Voluma as an example, we will discuss the longevity of a dermal filler. Benefits of Juvederm Voluma The leading technology …
Teosyal vs. Juvederm Fillers
Differences Between Teosyal and Juvederm Teosyal is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is manufactured by Teoxane Laboratories. They offer two product lines – Classic and PureSense, the latter of which contains lidocaine, a local anesthetic agent that decreases patient discomfort, as well as Teosyal Global Action, Deep Lines, Kiss, and Ultra Deep. As their names suggest, Teosyal’s fillers …
Juvéderm Voluma: Treatment & Results
Juvéderm Voluma, commonly referred to as Voluma, is a popular dermal filler from the Juvéderm family. Manufactured by Allergan, it was one of the first fillers approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It continues to be very popular. Juvéderm Voluma is an effective dermal filler that is hyaluronic acid based. It is FDA approved for …
How Much Is Restylane?
Restylane is an increasingly popular brand of dermal fillers well-known for smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, enhancing cheeks, and adding plumpness and volume to the lips. Restylane is a noninvasive cosmetic procedure, which means the cost of Restylane treatments is significantly less than the cost of facial cosmetic surgery. Nevertheless, the price of Restylane …