Category: Dermal Fillers Articles
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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Do You Know Everything About Dermal Fillers?
Many people seeking to correct skin imperfections turn to dermal fillers as a long-lasting, minimally-invasive alternative to plastic surgery. There are many benefits to opting for dermal filler injections as opposed to going under the knife, but there are a few things you should know before making your decision. Injectables Restore Lost Volume and Lift Skin As …
The Rheology of Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers
Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers Hyaluronic acid fillers are composed of long chains of hyaluronic acid (HA). Most of them contain HA that has been cross-linked with chemicals such as 1,2,7,8-diepoxyoctane (DEO), divinyl sulfone (DVX), and 1,4-butanedioldiglycidyl ether (BDDE). In some formulations, hyaluronic acid is suspended in a phosphate-buffered or physiological solution. These products are then …
How Can Hyaluronidase Treat the Tyndall Effect?
What is the Tyndall effect? The Tyndall effect, originally known as Willis–Tyndall scattering, is the scattering of light by particles in a colloid or in a very fine suspension. This phenomenon is named after Irish physicist John Tyndall, who discovered that a beam of light can become scattered and visible by illuminating particles. In the world of …
About Radiesse and Restylane
Both Radiesse and Restylane are dermal fillers commonly used as anti-aging treatments. Radiesse is manufactured by Merz Aesthetics while Restylane is a product of the Uppsala-based Q-Med AB. Although developed by different companies, the two fillers have similar indications. Both are highly effective in treating wrinkles, lines, and folds. This includes nasolabial folds (which are …
Restylane for Forehead Lines: Get Rid of Stubborn Wrinkles
Forehead wrinkles are horizontal lines that are also known as worry or expression lines. These lines are categorized as dynamic wrinkles, meaning that they are caused by certain facial expressions. When we’re young and the skin is firm and elastic, the creases and lines appear only when the underlying muscles in the face are contracted during …
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Stylage vs Juvederm: What’s the Difference?
Stylage and Juvederm are brands of hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers. Stylage is developed and produced by Vivacy Laboratories, a global pharmaceutical company based in France. Juvederm is a product of the Dublin-based Allergan. The Stylage collection includes Stylage S, Stylage M, Stylage L, Stylage XL, Stylage XXL, Stylage Special Lips, Stylage Hydro and Stylage Hydromax. …
How to Treat the Perioral Area
The Aging Process of the Perioral Area The perioral area, which is the region around the mouth, ages as a result of a number of factors. In general, the loss of hyaluronic acid and collagen in the skin, which is a result of inherent aging, has a significant impact on this area. Additionally, the mandible’s …
Juvederm Volux: The Strongest Juvederm Filler
The success of the cosmetic surgery industry is being attributed in part to ongoing developments in the use of facial fillers. Facial filler procedures can perform a wide range of modifications and improvements that were previously only possible through surgery. They are non-invasive, quick, and recovery time is minimal. The latest news from Allergan introducing …