Nonsurgical procedures such as dermal fillers, Botox, and Kybella involve various devices and tools for administration. Botox is mostly administered through very fine needles, whereas fillers and now even Kybella, may be administered through a combination of both needles and cannulas. Thus, we want to introduce to you the various ins and outs of both.
Fillers are classified by the FDA as a medical device. Each syringe of dermal filler comes in a sterile pouch with 2 needles. The syringe is removed from the sterile pouch and a sterile needle or cannula is attached. Fillers have different properties, and are carefully […]
As one ages the shape of the face changes in part due to bony resorption. Fillers can be used to address various symptoms of a complex aging process. One feature of nonsurgical interventions is that they can be done at various intervals across the time continuum, as one continues to change with aging. They wear off gradually over time and can be adjusted and tailored to fit one’s unique aging needs.
The face can be thought of horizontally in three main areas: the upper half of the face, middle, and lower. To focus on the lower half of the face, […]
As with the rest of our body, our skin loses elasticity and fat as we age. This results in sagging skin and a gaunt, mature appearance that many consider unflattering. Restylane® Lyft is an injectable Hyaluronic Acid gel used to correct volume loss in the hands. There is instant improvement in the appearance of the hands after this treatment, with results lasting up to 6-months.
Restylane® Lyft is injected just underneath the skin, above the connective tissue that covers the tendons, bones, blood vessels, and nerves. You can see the results immediately and the procedure results in a natural-looking, more youthful […]
You may look in the mirror and want to change the look of your lower face, maybe you have thought about adding filler to that area? The truth of the matter lies above. As we age we lose volume in our face, collagen and elastin. These are important elements that give our skin its youthful appearance of fullness, hydration and a tighter glow.
Research states that we lose 1 tsp. of fat per year after the age of 30 in our face. If you are 60 years old, the math states you have theoretically lost 30 tsp or 6 tbsp. of […]
Science, as well as the reflection in the mirror show us that facial changes take place over the years. Rearrangements of underlying structures have been occurring behind the scenes while we sleep and engage in our daily activities. Scientists and physicians have proven that there is significant facial bone, fat and collagen depletion during the aging process. This volume loss is resulted by sagging facial skin, hallows under the eyes, folds from the nose to the corner of the mouth, a turned down mouth, lines that extend from the corner of the mouth to the chin that look like a […]
In the last year, Galderma has introduced two new fillers: Restylane Lyft and Restylane Silk. Although they’ve both been used in various forms for years, these products have recently received new attention. Both products are made from hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in your body. This is largely responsible for the youthful smoothness and firmness of skin, but levels tend to fall with age. Although both Restylane Lyft and Restylane Silk are hyaluronic acid fillers, their uses are quite different. Here’s a look at what makes each one special. (more…)
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