Author: Doris Dickson
Restylane® for Hand Rejuvenation
Beyond the face, the hands often clearly display signs of aging due to volume loss, which can lead to prominent veins, visible tendons, and thin, crepey skin. Effectively treating this area enhances overall aesthetic harmony and patient satisfaction. Restylane® Lyft™ (by Galderma) stands out as a key tool for this indication, being the first hyaluronic …
Practitioner’s Guide to HA Filler Science
Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are the most popular and widely used category of injectable aesthetics globally. Their widespread prominence is due to a combination of factors: their compatibility with the human body, their inherent versatility across numerous applications, and their strong safety profile, notably enhanced by their reversibility. While at first glance they may seem …
Improving Patient Comfort: Dermal Filler Techniques & Products
While patients are primarily motivated by the aesthetic outcomes of dermal filler treatments – whether it’s smoothing wrinkles, restoring volume, or enhancing features – the injection process itself can be a source of anxiety or discomfort. Effectively managing pain and minimizing patient stress significantly enhances the overall treatment experience, builds trust, improves compliance with multi-session …
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A Practitioner’s Guide to Lip Plumping Injections
Lip augmentation is a highly sought-after aesthetic procedure, offering practitioners the opportunity to create or restore volume, define shape, and enhance the overall harmony of the lower face. While often perceived as a straightforward treatment, performing safe and aesthetically pleasing lip plumping injections using hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers requires a sophisticated understanding of lip anatomy, …
Dermal Fillers Explained: A Guide for Aesthetic Practitioners
Injectable dermal fillers have become a cornerstone of non-surgical aesthetic medicine, offering powerful tools to address signs of aging and enhance facial contours. These injectable medical devices are utilized to restore volume, smooth lines and wrinkles, and sculpt various facial features, contributing significantly to facial harmony and rejuvenation. Given their widespread use and the variety …
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Volift w/ Lidocaine: Vycross® Technology Explained
Achieving a harmonious balance between effective wrinkle correction and natural facial movement is a key objective in aesthetic practice. Practitioners seek dermal fillers that provide sufficient support for moderate to deep lines and folds while integrating smoothly into dynamic facial areas, offering reliable duration. Juvéderm® Volift w/ Lidocaine, a notable member of the Vycross® family …
Hyaluronidase: Aesthetic Uses & Safety Protocols
For any medical professional injecting hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers, hyaluronidase is an indispensable enzyme that serves both corrective and critical safety functions. While often generically referred to as “Hyalase” – a specific brand name in some regions – hyaluronidase is the enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid. Its immediate availability and correct usage are …
Decoding Sculptra® Aesthetic Costs: A Guide for Practitioners
Questions about the cost of aesthetic treatments are fundamental for both practitioners planning their service offerings and patients considering an investment in facial rejuvenation. Sculptra® Aesthetic, with its unique mechanism as a Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA) biostimulator, has a cost structure that differs from immediate fillers like hyaluronic acid (HA) products. Understanding the components that contribute …
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Teosyal RHA 2, 3, 4: Dynamic Strength for Natural Expression
Achieving facial rejuvenation that seamlessly integrates with natural expression is a key goal in modern aesthetics. Patients increasingly seek treatments that soften wrinkles without resulting in a “frozen” or unnatural appearance, especially in highly mobile areas of the face. The Teosyal RHA® line of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, developed by Teoxane Laboratories and distributed by …
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Mastering Sculptra PLLA for Facial Volume
The landscape of facial rejuvenation extends beyond immediate volume replacement provided by traditional fillers. A distinct and powerful approach involves harnessing the body’s own regenerative capabilities through biostimulation. Sculptra® Aesthetic, developed by Galderma, stands as a premier example of this category, utilizing Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA) to gradually restore facial volume by stimulating natural collagen production. …