Category: Dermal Fillers Articles
Filler Complications: Early, Medium & Late Term Complications
Complications from dermal fillers are the bane of aesthetic medicine. It is known to a certain degree by most medical professionals that the complications are mostly mild and transient. It is also known that the more severe complications are the most dreaded because of their more permanent nature. Therefore, any successful aesthetic practitioner must be …
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Approved and Unapproved Uses of Soft Tissue Fillers (Cosmetic Injectables)
How injectable Fillers help prevent wrinkles and nasolabial folds Injectable fillers can help correct and prevent the appearance of wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds by filling in areas where soft tissue has depleted due to age, external factors, or even illness. As the skin ages or comes into contact with harmful external factors like constant sun or smoke, the …
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Professional Tips for Treating the Jaw and Neck
The neck and jaw area in female patients are affected by aging to a degree more noticeable than many other parts of the face. For these women, the cosmetic defect presents a practical issue that can be easily resolved through surgical means. In fact, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASPAS) showed in their …
13 Types of Wrinkles and Quick Tips for Treating Them
When the skin ages and is exposed to harmful external environments, lines and wrinkles begin to appear. While there are many steps you can advise your patients to take to delay the appearance of the signs of aging, the best way to prevent them is to understand their causes. Types of Wrinkles (Rhytids) 1. Glabella lines These are …
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Treating Earlobe Deformities
The earlobes are important facial features that form an integral part of the overall facial aesthetic. Because of this, deformed earlobes (such as asymmetrical earlobes or earlobes that are too large) are a major cause of concern. This article will discuss the anatomy of the earlobes, the common conditions associated with the earlobes, and the …
Juvederm: A Replacement for Blepharoplasty?
Throughout the aging process, many men and women are faced with loose, sagging skin – or bulging fat – in the under-eye area. This gives the face a tired look, which is generally undesirable. While blepharoplasty – also known as eyelid surgery – is often recommended to correct this issue, this invasive procedure is costly …
Amalian vs Juvederm: Which is the Better Filler?
Amalian and Juvederm are injectable fillers used for anti-aging purposes. The Amalian range comprises Amalian I, Amalian II, Amalian III, Amalian Lip, and Amalian Balance. The Juvederm collection consists of Juvederm Ultra 2, Juvederm Ultra 3, Juvederm Ultra 4, Juvederm Voluma, Juvederm Volbella, and Juvederm Vollure, to name a few. Some Juvederm preparations are infused …
Restylane Silk vs Juvederm: Target Areas, Comparison, and Review
Despite having different concentration of cross-linked hyaluronic acid, Restylane Silk and Juvederm products contain essentially the same key ingredient. Consisting of D-glucuronic acid and N-acetyl-glucosamine as repeating units, hyaluronic acid is a natural sugar that is abundantly found in the skin and cartilage. Having water retention properties, it is able to attract water, thereby improving …
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How to Reverse Dermal Filler Results
Sometimes you make a slight miscalculation and inject too much filler, and sometimes even mistake-free procedures can result in an unhappy patient. And in rare cases, injections of dermal fillers may affect blood flow in the area, leading to tissue death called necrosis. Whatever the reason, sometimes you need to reverse a dermal filler treatment. …
Volbella vs Juvederm: Target Areas, Comparison, and Recommendations
Volbella is a type of hyaluronic acid filler from the Juvederm collection that adds fullness and volume to the lips. It also helps to smooth wrinkles, lines, and vertical creases around the lips. At the same time, it can be used to treat marionette lines and correct facial asymmetry. Apart from the lip area, the …
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