Category: Dermal Fillers Articles
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 …
Juvederm, Radiesse & Marionette Lines
Juvederm Ultra and Juvederm Ultra Plus are effective dermal fillers, predominantly used for the treatment of wrinkles, including nasolabial folds and marionette lines. While Juvederm Ultra is primarily indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate lines, Juvederm Ultra Plus is indicated for deeper folds. Radiesse, on the other hand, does not offer a variety of fillers. …
Juvederm for Forehead Rejuvenation
What causes forehead wrinkles? Wrinkles formed on the forehead are caused by a number of factors, including genetics, hormones, and environmental factors. When it comes to environmental factors, as the forehead is naturally prone to sun exposure, ultraviolet (UV rays) have a significant impact on the forehead by reducing the amount of collagen and elastin …
Restylane Silk vs Juvederm
Restylane Silk is a crystal clear and colorless injectable soft tissue dermal filler formulated by Q-Med, which is a subsidiary of Galderma. It consists of 20mg/ml of cross-linked and non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid (NASHA) molecules. The resulting gel has a smooth consistency and is an ideal choice for lip enhancement. Juvederm is a brand of …