With the recent influx of celebrity engagements and tabloids tracking the brides-to-be with a focus on their engagement rings, many women have thought about improving the appearance of their own hands. While manicures obviously help in appearance, hands are just as plagued with age spots, wrinkles and loss of volume as the face. Yet cosmetic…
Juvéderm is one of the most popular injectable gel fillers with proven efficacy to temporarily plump skin’s volume and smooth wrinkles. This bacterial hyaluronic acid is cross-linked during the manufacturing process to turn the liquid formulation into gel for injection purposes. Results from Juvéderm treatments typically last six months to one year. With Juvéderm Ultra…
Juvéderm is an injectable gel filler used to temporarily plump skin’s volume and smooth wrinkles. It consists of bacterial hyaluronic acid cross-linked during the manufacturing process to turn the liquid into a gel for injection. Effects and enhancements typically last six months to one year. Juvéderm promotes a healthier, more youthful facial appearance. It counteracts…
This patient was accustomed to using Botox injections to get rid of the crow’s feet around his eyes. But he recently heard of a new cosmetic filler called Belotero and decided to give it a try. This would be a transition from his normal use of neurotoxins (what makes Botox and Dysport) to the use…
This patient was a routine user of Botox injections to treat the fine lines around his eyes called crow’s feet. However, he recently made the switch to Belotero injections instead. He decided to steer away from his usual use of neurotoxin treatments like Botox and Dysport. And he did not want laser rejuvenation. Thus, a…
There are a few common forms of hyaluronic acid that have FDA approval for use as an injectable cosmetic serum. Hyaluronic acid is the main ingredient for temporary treatment of fine lines, wrinkles, and many other cosmetic ailments commonly pertaining to aging skin. It is also widely used for lip augmentation and non-surgical cheek lift.…
When Restylane Goes Wrong: Hyaluronidase to the Rescue
Sometimes, cosmetic procedures don’t turn out the way we plan. Sometimes, even Restylane goes wrong. Cosmetic injections and dermal fillers that use hyaluronic acid are considered minimally invasive. They are a way to improve our physical appearance with low cost and minimal risk. All fillers have a slightly different shelf life before they are absorbed…
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