The desire to gain greater volume to the lips is one shared by many and lip fillers are one of the most popular options to achieve this goal. However, there are some patients who either cannot afford to have fillers placed in their lips or they want to try and save money by injecting the fillers on their own. Are DIY lip filler treatments a good idea? Let’s examine why ...
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No matter the age or level of fame of a female celebrity, many of them are suspected of making changes to their face through the use of Botox and/or fillers. There are times when it seems like celebrities who are more famous than others are instantly suspected of having cosmetic procedures to alter their appearance and keep them looking youthful. One actress who has spoken out against the idea of ...
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As people continue to have cosmetic treatments to fight the aging process, there is a growing trend among younger patients who want to go ahead and have treatments such as Botox and fillers in their twenties. Their desire for prejuvenation treatments range from wanting to prevent fine lines and wrinkles from forming along with an increase in their self-image and simply practicing some self-care as well. Here is a look ...
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As you continue to age, you might notice that you develop an older and thinner look on certain parts of the body. If you want to restore lost volume to the face and hands, Radiesse might be a good option for you as it stimulates the production of collagen and helps to improve the appearance of wrinkles and folds around the mouth and nose as well as restore areas of ...
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It often seems like the main purpose of having fillers placed in the face is to change the appearance of a person. Having said that, there are also times when the changes in the appearance of a person are done for more than aesthetic reasons. Many patients are looking to alter or enhance their look to become happier with their appearance. Fillers accomplish more than simply refreshing or revitalizing the ...
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The use of lasers has become more effective than ever before when it comes to treating acne scars. There are some lasers that are used to treat atrophic acne scars (which cause depressions in the skin) while other lasers are best used treating hypertrophic acne scars (which result in lesions that are raised). Before you make a decision about using a laser to treat acne scars, let’s examine how lasers ...
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Fillers and Botox are able to address cosmetic problems on the face such as fine lines, wrinkles and lips that have lost volume due to aging. Fillers can be injected into the skin and they include hyaluronic acid fillers (Juvederm and Restylane), calcium hydroxyapatite (Radiesse) and poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra). Botox blocks signals that travel from the nerves to a muscle and is able to prevent muscle contractions that results in ...
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The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has caused many fillers patients to be unsure about having cosmetic treatments while also receiving the vaccine against COVID-19. The possible danger of the vaccine having a less than ideal interaction with a cosmetic injection is a popular topic among patients. The subject was recently discussed in an online video posted by a leading aesthetician from the Chelsea area in West London. Fillers and the Coronavirus Vaccine ...
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There is a common misconception that all fillers are alike and provide the same type of results. This is not true as there are quite a few different fillers that provide different results as they address certain issues with the skin. Let’s take a look at the multiple choices you have when it comes to injectables that provide a more youthful look to the targeted area of the body. Fillers – ...
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The popularity of wrinkle treatments has skyrocketed greatly in the last decade. For people interested in having treatments to lessen and reduce wrinkles, there are many options available to them. You can go with over-the-counter treatments and products or you can go with a longer-lasting treatment from your healthcare provider. Botulinum toxin type A (or Botox) and dermal fillers are two examples of treatments that can provide the desired reduction ...
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