Category Archives: facial fillers
Botox Lip Flip Is it another phony service?
Published on May 6, 2018 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.The procedure called the Botox Lip Flip has caused near social media hysteria and has been featured on “The Doctors.” Articles about the procedure claim that you can stop spending money on fillers because for much less you can get Read More…
Hyaluronidase Enzyme: Facial Unfilling.
Published on July 22, 2015 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.The effects of Restylane, Restylane Lyft® & Juvederm long term The sugar gel Restylane was FDA approved for dermal filling in March 2005. It truly has revolutionized cosmetic treatment. The superiority of this product immediately displaced Collagen from the Read More…
I had under eye filler and it’s too much. What can I do?
Published on October 1, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Medical technology for addressing volume deficits in the under eye region have made many advances. If you had the foresight to be treated with hyaluronic acid filler your treatment is completely adjustable. The most popular facial fillers on the market Read More…
Are Cheek Implants Obsolete?
Published on September 10, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Facial Fillers In the vast majority of cases, modern facial fillers have replaced cheek implants as the ideal go-to for routine cosmetic surgery. The hyaluronic acid fillers—the most popular are Restylane, and Restylane Lyft® from Galderma and Juevederm from Allergan Read More…
What are proprietary undereye filler treatments?
Published on June 23, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.There are trademarked nonsurgical filler procedures that claim to brightening your facial appearance by placing cosmetic dermal fillers around the eye. These services appear under various trademarked names and rely on the contouring effect using Juvederm and Restylane, which are Read More…
What does Dr. Steinsapir think of tear trough implants for under eye hollows?
Published on March 28, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Background of Tear Trough Implants Tear trough implants are a surgery where an implant is placed in the under eye hollow area just below the orbital rim on the facial skeleton. It provides more volume in this hollow area. The Read More…
Can I go blind from my Restylane treatment?
Published on February 7, 2013 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.While the probability of going blind from Restylane treatment is extremely low, the risk is not zero. Indeed, every medical procedure including the very safest ones comes with some level of risk. With any procedure, the key is in weighing Read More…
Restylane Lyft® Power
Published on December 12, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.With a number of facial fillers on the market today and a number of fillers that have been used historically, we have seen great progress as these medical technologies and their applications develop over time. Restylane and Restylane Lyft® stand Read More…
Monocheek syndrome: What to do if you have been overfilled with fillers.
Published on December 12, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Advantages of Fillers One major appeal of hyaluronic fillers like Restylane Lyft®, Restylane, and Juvederm–arguably some of today’s best facial fillers for many individuals–is the relative ease with which treatment can be given, modified, and even reversed. Opting to have Read More…
Will fotofacial treatments affect my Restylane service?
Published on August 4, 2012 by Kenneth D. Steinsapir, M.D.Minimally invasive procedures have become a very popular way of improving one’s appearance. Several different treatments can be performed at one time minimizing downtime. Photo facial and facial filling with Restylane and Restylane Lyft® is a very common combination of Read More…