Is it better to use different fillers for different problems?
Question:Is there any one filler than can be used to improve marionette lines and lip lines, as well as some other superficial facial wrinkles? Or is it better to use different fillers for different problems? Answer:There are many different facial fillers on the market. Many of them are hyaluronic acid products, such as Restylane and […]
I have very pronounced smile lines
Question: My face has aged tremendously this year although I am only 46 years old. I have very pronounced smile lines and would like a facial filler to smooth them out. Is Juvederm recommended for these folds? How long will the procedure take and how long will the effects last? Answer: The smile lines you […]
something that could be injected into my cheeks
Question:Over the years, the fold that runs from the edge of my nose down to my mouth on both sides looks like it is sagging. I wonder if I can get this repaired without surgery. Is there something that could be injected into my cheeks to fill it out? Is anything like that permanent? Answer:There […]
Common complications associated with injectable fillers
Question: What are some of the common complications associated with injectable fillers? Answer: Injectable fillers are extremely safe. Having said that, all procedures come with potential complications. Some of these potential complications are not unique and involve all of the injectable fillers. Pain, bruising, bleeding, infection, and transient redness are a few. Skin irregularities, vascular […]
What exactly is Hyaluronic Acid?
Question:What exactly is Hyaluronic Acid and how does that compare to Botox? I am considering some face touch ups, and want to explore all of my options. Answer:Hyaluronic acid and botox are two entirely different products which have two very different indications. Botox and Dysport are muscle relaxants that help reduce wrinkles of the face […]
I get an injectable filler in my lips
Question: How long after I get an injectable filler in my lips will they be sore? Answer: The lips are very sensitive and extremely vascular. The number one potential complication with the use of injectable fillers for lip augmentation is bruising and subsequently, soreness. Most individuals tolerate lip augmentation quite well and the soreness that […]
What can be done to give my lips a sexier and healthier look?
Question: I’m embarrassed of my ugly thin lips and I’d like to get something done to make them look better. What can be done to give my lips a sexier and healthier look? Answer: There are several things that you can do to address your thin lips. Some are permanent and others are not. I […]
I would like to get injectable fillers in my face
Question:I would like to get injectable fillers in my face. I want to plump up both my lips and my nasolabial folds which have gotten quite pronounced. I would like hyaluronic acid because the reports that I read indicate it is longer lasting than collagen. Is hyaluronic acid appropriate for both areas? Answer:Having your lips […]
The best filler for treating facial lines
Question: Is there any one filler that’s considered the best for treating facial lines? Answer: I really do not feel that any one injectable filler is the best for target-treatment of facial lines. I feel that more superficial lines require smaller particle hyaluronic acid products such as Restylane, or Juvederm, and deeper wrinkles or areas […]
Do any fillers provide permanent results?
Question: Do any fillers provide permanent results? Which provide the longest lasting results and what can they be used for? Answer: Silicone fillers provide permanent results. Having said that, although some of my colleagues have used silicone filler successfully, I feel that the potential complications from the use of liquid silicone filler outweighs any aesthetic […]