Dermal fillers are mainly used to treat volume loss and to smooth wrinkles or creases that happen due to aging. These fillers have become especially popular with 20-somethings. Even though women in their 20s have smooth skin and hardly a wrinkle in sight, the use of fillers among this age group has increased by nearly a third since 2009 (according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons). According to many doctors, ...
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A new year brings the promise of new adventures and experiences in the days ahead. However, some people want to take a step back into the past and look younger than their actual age. Thanks to medical spa treatments, it is possible to start 2017 by turning back the clock on your appearance. Here are three popular ways to begin the year by looking the way you did in the ...
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Botulinum toxin; otherwise known as Botox, is a substance that can be used for cosmetic purposes. It is administered in the form of an injection which helps to reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles by smoothing out the skin. Since Botox is a neuromuscular blocker, it can also be used to treat a variety of medical conditions. When injected into a muscle, Botox permits the muscle to only have limited ...
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Dermal fillers are used to treat many skin imperfections including volume loss which is generally due to the aging process. Volume loss can cause deep facial creases and cause the skin to appear droopy or saggy. Dermal fillers can restore volume by plumping up the skin, smoothing creases, adding contour to the lips and filling shadowed curves. Other benefits of facial fillers include the fact that they can be used ...
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There are many options for skin rejuvenation including Botox, fillers, acupuncture, ultrasound therapy, laser treatments, skin resurfacing, chemical peels, dermabrasion and surgical procedures. Since there are so many options available, and certain treatments may work better for one condition than another, it can be overwhelming to determine which treatment is the best choice. This article will shed some light on which type of skin rejuvnation technique is right for you. Botox Botox is ...
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Although Botox was first identified as toxic bacteria in 1897, it has come a long way since then. Between the 1920s and 1940s, a new discovery was made and developed which turned Botox into a beneficial entity. Botox could be purified in crystalline form and used, in small doses, to relax overactive muscles or muscle spasms. Botox was approved by the FDA in 1987 for medicinal use and, by 2002 ...
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As a child, you couldn't wait to get older. As an adult, you might dread another year of blowing out those candles. Why? It's often the fear of looking older that gets us. Fine lines around the eyes, deep creases around the mouth and volume loss in the cheeks are just a few of the signs that the skin is not as young as it used to be. Many people turn ...
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Dermal fillers are used to treat volume loss which occurs as a result of aging. As a person continues to age, they lose subcutaneous fat which causes the skin to appear droopy or saggy. The skin becomes thinner so the facial muscles are working closer to the skin's surface. For that reason, facial creases from smiling and crow's feet along the side of the eyes become more apparent. Main Advantages Dermal fillers ...
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Fillers are one of the most popular minimally invasive choices when it comes to adding volume, eliminating wrinkles and contouring the face. Beyond the fact that fillers can give you a more youthful appearance, how much do you know about the treatment? Can You Give Me A Fillers Overview? Fillers, also known as soft tissue fillers and dermal fillers, give immediate results with little to no recovery time or risks. They can ...
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Botox is a product injected into the skin which can be used to smooth and lessen the appearance of facial wrinkles. This neuromuscular blocker causes the muscles to have limited contractions which provide the muscle some time to relax while permitting the skin to smooth out. Although most people associate the word "Botox" with wrinkle reduction, did you know that Botox can be used to treat other problematic conditions? Let's ...
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