Category: Dermal Fillers Articles
Radiesse for Cheek Augmentation
The cheeks are the fleshy region of the face, located below the eyes and between the nose and the left or right ear. This region tends to be plump and round due to the presence of malar fat pads. These facial tissues lose their volume due to aging, resulting in unattractive sagging skin, sunken cheeks, …
Determining Dermal Filler Doses
There are no standard doses for cosmetic procedures such as dermal fillers — the volume of filler required, and the desired treatment outcome varies greatly among patients. In this article, we will discuss the doses of dermal fillers used in the treatment of marionette lines and nasolabial folds. We will also discuss the different techniques …
Juvederm for The Nose: Usage/Effects
How can Juvederm improve the appearance of the nose? Juvederm, a popular hyaluronic acid dermal filler, can be used for treatment on the nose area in 1 of 2 ways. First, similar to its most common use, Juvederm can help fill in lines and wrinkles around the nose around for a smoother, younger-looking appearance. Second, …
Radiesse for Hands: Benefits
Radiesse is a highly popular dermal filler commonly used to reduce the visible effects of aging in various parts of the body. It is particularly effective in treating folds and wrinkles on the face, such as nasolabial folds. In addition, it helps to add volume to sunken facial areas that lack volume, due to the …
Treating Acne Scars with Restylane
What causes acne scars? Acne is an inflammatory skin disease that affects a large majority of the population, at various times in their lives. Though it is most typically associated with puberty, it can affect some individuals into adulthood, and the scars left behind from acne can stay with individuals for years, even after breakouts …
Belotero vs Juvederm Compared
Both Belotero and Juvederm are popular brands of injectable dermal fillers, formulated with hyaluronic acid. They both address the major signs of aging, helping patients to achieve a more youthful-looking appearance. Despite their common use of hyaluronic acid, there are some fundamental differences between the fillers of these brands. Belotero Fillers: An Overview While the …
Reducing Discomfort from Injections
While cosmetic filler injection procedures are non-invasive and safe, patients may sometimes experience some discomfort during the treatment session. They may also see slight bruising in the days following the procedure. In order to minimize discomfort during the procedure, and treat bruising which can develop after, there are several steps you can take. How to …
Juvederm for Smile Lines
What are smile lines? Smile lines, also referred to as laugh lines, or parenthesis are the lines that appear around the mouth as we get older. They get their name because they appear when we smile, and when we’re young they disappear when our face is at rest. As the aging process starts to take …
Which Cosmetic Injectables are Vegan?
Which Cosmetic Injectables Are Vegan? Our bodies experience many changes as we age, and some of these changes unfortunately express themselves in the skin. As our biological functions slow down, many of the substances that maintain a youthful appearance begin to deplete within the body. This leads to the appearance of the signs of aging …
Restylane Fillers For Nose Treatment
About Restylane Dermal fillers The highly regarded Restylane collection of dermal fillers was introduced in 1996 by the Sweden-based company Q-Med AB. Over the years, the Restylane product range has been diversified and broadened to meet the ever-growing needs of dermal fillers. Bestselling fillers such as Restylane Refyne, Restylane Defyne, and Restylane are specially formulated …