Author: Doris Dickson
Dermal Fillers For Scars
Dermal fillers are cosmetic medical formulations that assist with a number of skin imperfections, including facial scars. The most popular dermal fillers are made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally-occurring substance that is found in the human body and human skin. Hyaluronic acid levels naturally deplete as the skin ages, causing sagging and the formation of …
Treating Forehead Lines with Restylane
Using Restylane dermal fillers to treat forehead rhytids is effective, easy, and safe, and is of great benefit to patients, who appreciate the quick procedure with no recovery period, and minimal side effects. What are forehead rhytids? Forehead rhytids are the wrinkles that horizontally traverse the forehead and occur as a result of facial aging. These …
5 Types of Wrinkles & Their Prevention
There are a number of factors that contribute to the development of facial wrinkles. The most obvious factor is aging. As the body ages, it slows down production of the key proteins and other substances that contribute to a strong support system within the skin. Collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, which each contribute to the …
Radiesse for Lip Augmentation
Lip augmentation procedures are among the most popular cosmetic procedures practitioners can perform. Patients usually come with age-related concerns, such as thinning lips, wrinkles above the upper lip (also known as “smoker’s lines”), flattening of the Cupid’s bow, and the loss of lip volume. This area can be challenging to treat, as it is a …
Fillers – Treatment & Side Effects
What are Dermal Fillers for? Dermal fillers are a minimally-invasive, non-surgical, and effective treatment for most wrinkle correction and facial rejuvenation. There are many factors that can contribute to the appearance of wrinkles and facial creases, including the lines that appear around the eyes, cheeks, and lips, and the nasolabial folds. Age is a major …
Dermal Filler Procedure
Introduction The use of cosmetic dermal fillers, particularly hyaluronic acid (HA)-based fillers, has become the predominant standard for non-surgical treatment of aging skin. These dermal fillers have surpassed collagen as the most popular cosmetic filler. Producing minimal side effects, having a reversible nature, and lacking immunogenicity, these treatments are preferred by practitioners and patients alike. …
Juvederm Under Eyes Treatment
Juvederm is one of the most successful treatments for patients with concerns with how their under-eye area appears. Cosmetic concerns around the eye area are typically categorized into wrinkles and under-eye bags. What causes under eye bags? Like the rest of the skin and body, the area directly under the eyes is susceptible to the …
Dermal Fillers After Weight Loss
Can weight loss cause wrinkles? Common signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines, and crow’s feet, typically start to appear in someone’s mid-30s. However, there are certain situations that can cause early and subtle wrinkles to become noticeable very quickly. The most common of these situations is weight loss. Weight loss can cause wrinkles …
Juvederm Volbella Top Uses
Juvederm Volbella is a dermal filler in the Juvederm family, manufactured using cutting-edge Vycross Technology. As a low-viscosity hyaluronic acid filler, Juvederm Volbella is soft and spreadable for complete and even integration with treated tissue. Many patients may not have a full understanding of what Juvederm Volbella can achieve in comparison with other Juvederm products. In …
Sculptra vs Radiesse
Cosmetic injectables can be grouped into several categories: neuromodulators, dermal fillers, and fat-dissolving treatments. In recent years, these cosmetic injectables have been growing in popularity, as they provide many of the same effects as surgical procedures but are much less invasive, without any of the associated downtime and complications of traditional surgical procedures. Sculptra and Radiesse are two …