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 After years of squinting, laughing, frowning and
worrying, the skin around the eyes and on the forehead
often develops deep lines and wrinkles. These lines
are called "expression lines" and they often make
you look older, tired or stressed. This type of wrinkle
has been difficult to treat. Now, by utilizing an FDA
approved muscle-relaxing agent, expression lines can
be significantly reduced.
BOTOX® is a therapeutic muscle-relaxing agent derived
from the bacterium, Clostridium botulinum. BOTOX®
has been safely used for many years for treatment of
blepharospasm. For years physicians have been using
BOTOX® Cosmetic as a treatment to correct visible
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Facial lines and wrinkles are often caused by a gradual
breakdown of the body's collagen and the elastin fibers
in the skin. No one is immune from experiencing this
normal aging process. Facial expressions also inflict
stress on the underlying collagen in the skin and
accelerate the formation of furrows.
Restylane® can dramatically improve the appearance of
facial lines, wrinkles and folds. This is a non-surgical
solution to soften facial lines and reduce wrinkles,
restore volume and fullness to the skin, and fill in
scars. When used in the lips, it can give back fullness to
lips that have receded. The cosmetic results are visible
immediately, bestowing you with a more youthful and
invigorated look.
Until recently, injectable collagen was the most widely
used cosmetic filler to improve the appearance of these
lines. Restylane® is a longer-lasting cosmetic dermal
filler made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance
that already exists in the human body. Because it is
not derived from animal proteins, Restylane can be
administered without an allergy test. |
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Derived from fruit acids, Sculptra® is a biocompatible and biodegradable injectable material known as poly-L-lactic acid that naturally stimulates the body to produce its own collagen.
The result is a fuller, smoother, more youthful and natural-looking face with less pronounced lines, creases, wrinkles and folds. Unlike traditional treatments, Sculptra® results can last up to 2 years!
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JUVÉDERM™ Ultra and JUVÉDERM™ Ultra Plus are the ‘next generation’ of hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers and are the only hyaluronic acid dermal fillers approved to last up to one year, providing a smooth, long-lasting correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. JUVÉDERM™ contains a high concentration of non-animal, cross-linked hyaluronic acid, and were the first hyaluronic acid dermal fillers to demonstrate safety and effectiveness in patients of color. JUVÉDERM™ is developed using the proprietary HYLACROSS™ technology, a technologically advanced manufacturing process that results in a malleable, smooth gel that flows easily into the skin and creates a smooth, natural look and feel. The FDA approved the following formulations of JUVÉDERM™, providing physicians with the flexibility to tailor each treatment to the particular needs of the patient. Product formulations include: JUVÉDERM™ Ultra, a highly cross-linked formulation for more versatility in contouring and volumizing of facial wrinkles and folds and JUVÉDERM™ Ultra Plus, a more highly cross-linked robust formulation for volumizing and correction of deeper folds and wrinkles. |
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| Perlane® is used to smooth moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as the lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth (nasolabial folds). Perlane® generally lasts for about 6 months. It has been found to be a safe dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin. Perlane® is composed of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in the body. The hyaluronic acid in Perlane® is a crystal clear gel that is chemically cross-linked (the long chemical strands are tied together) to delay breakdown by skin enzymes. Perlane® is proven to deliver long-lasting results. Studies have shown that Perlane® effects generally last about six months and gradually disappears from the body without a trace. |
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