What happens to my facial fat grafts when I gain weight?
Overview Facial filler treatments and fat grafting can be excellent ways to soften the facial features by correcting imbalances and deficiencies in facial fat distribution. Your decision to pursue fat grafting treatment is one you should carefully consider with your doctor, as there are multiple options for achieving your desired look, and the solution that’s best for you will depend on variables like your medical history, present condition, and treatment goals. Like other treatment options available today, fat grafting is particularly...
read moreI’ve heard that the enzyme that erases Restylane wrecks the skin. Is that true?
One reason why fillers like Restylane and Juvederm have been so successful is because these treatments can be adjusted using an injectable enzyme called hyaluronidase, an egg-based enzyme that works as a sort of “erasure” to modify lumps and bumps that may occur as a result of facial filler treatment. Individuals with a history of allergies to egg based vaccines should inform their physician prior to treatment with hyaluronic acid fillers. Some people are nervous about seeking treatment because they’re not sure if they will like...
read moreAre the Current Fillers Better Than Collagen?
Collagen was the original facial filler and, for much time, it was the only viable filler available. It was offered as Zyderm I, Zyderm II, and Zyplast. The Zyderm benefits did not last very long, and the Zyplast effects only lasted a couple months. While these proved to be great products for treating problems in facial deficiencies like the edge of the lips, their relatively short life span made them a solution essentially only viable for the wealthy who could afford frequent treatment. Today collagen products have largely been...
read moreWill BOTOX help my dark circles?
BOTOX is a great product for the right circumstances. In order to understand if BOTOX will help the dark circles under your eyes, you need to first know how BOTOX works and what causes dark circles. Why does BOTOX work? BOTOX is a naturally-occurring muscle relaxant and a highly purified protein called Botulinum toxin A. It was originally used by ophthalmologists to treat muscle spasms near the eyes, and from there doctors noticed that those who received treatment had the added benefit of a soft, relaxed, more youthful appearance. The...
read moreCan open syringes of fillers be stored for later use?
Everyone is looking for ways to save money these days, and we certainly do not blame you for doing so. However, when it comes to your health, taking shortcuts is not the answer to getting the results you need at a lower cost. Safety should always come first in any medical procedure, so while we sympathize when patients ask us if we can store open syringes, we do not believe it is good practice to do so. Generally facial fillers syringes are meant for one-time use, and the volume of units contained in each syringe is small enough for this...
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