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8 Things You Should Know Before Getting Injectables
Among beauty editors, these treatments are discussed enough that they aren't really shrouded in mystery. But outside of offices where you might spend your day paging through a new report on filler, there's a lot of confusion over the different types of injectables and what you need to know before getting each one. To clear that up, we spoke to expert dermatologists who regularly administer them firsthand.
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Video-conferencing and the selfie culture are behind the craze.
A Guide to the Most Popular Injectables (and What They Do)
Once upon a time, cosmetic augmentation was seen as a taboo, unspoken topic. Now, however, Botox, lip fillers, and others are celebrated for their ability to create youthful-looking complexions and prevent the appearance of early-onset aging. As a result, injectables are welcome more now than ever before as an acceptable lifestyle choice
Cosmetic facial procedures are not risk free – here are some of the most popular
Our faces are one of the most exposed areas of our bodies. Eventually, exposure to hot and cold, chemicals and the sun’s UV radiation take their toll and the face shows signs of ageing, including sunspots, puffy eyes, crow’s feet, fine lines and wrinkles. And although there are a number of procedures to reverse these signs of ageing, they aren’t without risks.
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Injectables Are the Future of K-Beauty Trends in America
The next Korean beauty trends we adopt might pinch a little. Allure's digital beauty editor Devon Abelman visits Seoul’s most crowded waiting rooms to investigate the new frontier of injectables.
The Injection That Melts a Double Chin
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Thinking of getting a minor cosmetic procedure like botox or fillers? Here’s what to consider first
Minor cosmetic procedures, such as fillers and botox, are different. There is no anaesthetic, or cutting the skin, although they may involve piercing the skin. Fillers involve injecting subtances under the surface of the skin to add volume, while botox is a drug that relaxes the muscle to reduce wrinkles.
What’s the Difference Between Injectables & Fillers?
Injectables and fillers are both popular treatments for the face, though they do differ in how they are used. Injectables are typically used to treat wrinkles and lines, while fillers are used to correct volume loss, such as sunken cheeks or hollow temples.
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8 Things You Should Know Before Getting Injectables
Getting poked in the face with needles didn't use to be something considered part of one's regular beauty routine, but in recent years that's been changing. Whatever your personal opinion is on injectables like Botox or Xeomin and dermal fillers...
9 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Getting Lip Injections
Gone are the days when women had only collagen as an option. In its place, a variety of dermal fillers have emerged that are based on hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in our bodies and is highly attracted to water and binds to moisture. Not to mention, the substance is pretty resistant to lumps and bumps—I felt a few right after, but they quickly evened out.
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