Posts Tagged ‘Filler’
Treating “Ozempic Face” with Hyaluronic acid
Juvederm®
Juvederm® is an injectable filler that is used to plump up lines and wrinkles. It contains the carbohydrate, hyalouronic acid, which is normally found in ones skin. Similar to Restylane®, it is injected into the skin to plump up wrinkles. It often lasts 6 months or longer, and can be used to improve smile lines…
Read MoreHAD COSMETIC FILLERS? YOU CAN GET THE COVID-19 VACCINE!
In rare cases, cosmetic fillers can swell slightly after a vaccine. This has been recently reported with the COVID vaccine. This reaction is temporary and usually resolves within 24-48 hours and can be treated. None of the reported cases were serious, life-threatening, or had long-term complications. For this reason, one who has a history of…
Read MoreQUICK NON-SURGICAL REJUVENATION
So often patients will ask for a quick pick me up. A quick refresher. Something non-surgical. Well, now there are lots and lots of options. I will list a few of the things that can help. 1. Toxins. Botox and Dysport can help reduce forehead furrows, frown lines, smile lines, and in experienced hands chin dimpling…
Read MoreNEW FILLER IS FDA APPROVED
JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC is a hyaluronic acid filler that has been FDA approved for volume correction in the cheeks. This new product will compete with the already popular Radiesse™ and is used to give more volume to the cheeks and/or fill in hollows. It appears that this product will be priced higher than Radiesse™ and,…
Read MoreRESTYLANE FILLER FDA-APPROVED FOR USE IN THE LIPS
Although Restylane has been used safely in the lips in the United States since its release in 2004, it has now got the stamp of approval for this indication from the FDA. Restylane is now the only filler that is FDA approved for use in the lips.
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