Dermal Fillers
They come in and say, 'This bugs me. I want Botox here.' Well, that's not a Botox area. That's where we fill - The Aesthetic Society
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The Filler Effect
When patients land in a dermatologist’s office, frustrated with a line or fold, they often want to plump the offending crease with filler. See a wrinkle, fill a wrinkle.
In his Upper East Side practice, Dr. Richard Swift, a plastic surgeon, sees more than 100 people for fillers every month. For many of those patients, his filler technique is surprising.
“One woman came to me with jowls,” Dr. Swift said. “I explained I’d start injecting the cheek area to correct the sagging in the lower face. She stopped me: ‘Whoa, why are you injecting up there when the problem’s down at my jawline?’ I asked, ‘How did you look when the last surgeon injected you with five syringes of product…
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Can Lip Filler Make You Happy?
Yes … maybe. But the cost for all of us is great.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine may cause temporary swelling for people with facial fillers
This might sound intimidating, especially to people who contributed to the 64% jump in cosmetic procedures — primarily botox injections and lip fillers — in the early months of lockdown. But experts say this should not deter patients from getting vaccinated.
Dermal fillers: The good, the bad, and the dangerous
The FDA has issued an official warning urging consumers to “never buy dermal fillers on the internet. They may be fake, contaminated, or harmful.”
People Are Buying Fillers Online and Injecting Them Into Their Own Faces
Sketchy online shops and YouTube are serving a dangerous market for “DIY” cosmetic procedures.
Comparing Juvéderm and Restylane: Is One Dermal Filler Better?
While the two fillers share similarities, they also have their differences. Learn more about these, as well as the costs and expected results, so you know which hyaluronic-based dermal filler is best for you.
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.
Don’t blame Instagram for the rise of botox and lip fillers
A new report rightly suggests that non-surgical cosmetic procedures need tighter regulation, but stumbles by blaming selfies and social media for their popularity.
Real Risk in Injections and Implants
Although surgical procedures conducted in a clinical setting are relatively well-regulated here, treatments like botox, dermal fillers, laser hair removal and skin peeling are not.
The Difference Between Botox and Facial Fillers
Sick of deep lines on your face? Wishing you could get a quick fix for the signs of aging around your mouth and eyes? You may think that Botox is your only option, but in fact there are other injectable cosmetics that plastic surgeons use to treat some lines on the face. That's why it's important for individuals to understand the difference between injectables like Botox and facial fillers, like Juvederm.
The Evolving Face of Cosmetic Surgery
Minimally invasive procedures, from thread and liquid lifts to body contouring and facial rejuvenation, have moved the traditional facelift to the back of the bus. And it doesn't cost an arm or a leg.
Dermal Fillers Promise to Make Us Look Younger and Fresher. But Only if Used Correctly
How to avoid “pillow face,” “trout pout” and other pitfalls of our filler-happy age.
DIY ‘Needle-Free’ Lip Fillers Are Still Injections—And Still Dangerous
The hyaluron pen is easy to buy, but medical professionals say that accessibility belies serious risks.
The Filler Effect
When patients land in a dermatologist’s office, frustrated with a line or fold, they often want to plump the offending crease with filler. See a wrinkle, fill a wrinkle. In his Upper East Side practice, Dr. Richard Swift, a plastic surgeon, sees more than 100 people for fillers every month. For many of those patients, his filler technique is surprising.
10 Things to Know Before Trying Dermal Fillers
There are several categories of dermal fillers, and they’re all generally administered in the same way.. Before electing to have any type of cosmetic or medical procedure, it’s important to understand what the process entails and any potential risks.
11 Surprising Facts About Dermal Fillers
Botox used to be the “go-to” anti-aging treatment of choice, but a growing number of consumers and doctors are now turning to dermal fillers as a way to restore a more youthful appearance to the face.
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