Showing posts with label hyaloform. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hyaloform. Show all posts

Monday, June 8, 2009

Hyaloform: Part 3

Who does the injections?

Hyaloform injections are generally done by physicians. Today many nurses and other health care worker also perform the same procedure.

Can complications occur with Hyaloform?

Sure, when injections are not done properly complications like lip asymmetry and numbness can occur. So select your provider well.

Does everyone see an improvement with Hyaloform?

Unfortunately no. while physicians claim that all individuals see a great cosmetic result, patient testimonials indicate that less than 30% have a decent result.

What is cost of Hyaloform?

Hyaloform injections are considered cosmetic and not covered by Medicare or any other Medical insurance carrier. Hyaloform is perhaps the cheapest dermal filler on the market. On average a single session costs anywhere from $250-$500.

Final word

Hyaloform is a mediocre dermal filler made from an animal product. It does tend to cause allergies and hurts when injected. The results are not long lasting. Only about 30% of individuals see a decent result. Overall, if you really want to plump up your lips and want to try a dermal filler, Hyaloform would not be a bad choice

Hyaloform and cosmetic surgery

What is Hyaloform?

Hyaloform is a old dermal filler obtained from an animal source and is used to treat a variety of cosmetic skin disorders. Chemically, it is hyaluronic acid and widely used in cosmetic surgery.

What is hyaluronic acid?

Hyaluronic acid is an important body substance that maintains integrity and support of skin and surrounding structures. Hyaluronic acid is found in the deeper tissues and play a role in hydration, providing support for surrounding organs and acts as a shock absorber against any trauma.

When hyaluronic acid levels decrease, for whatever reason, the supporting tissue shrinks. This results in the formation of fine lines, wrinkles, and creases.

Is Hyaloform approved in the USA?

Yes, Hyaloform has been approved by the FDA for use in American for the past several years. The one major problem with use of Hylaform as a dermal filler is that it is derived from animals and some individuals appear to have allergic reactions to this product. The Hylaform is extracted from roosters which are specially bred. The extracts are then purified and chemically treated to make them less allergenic.

What is Hyaloform used to treat?

Hyaloform works well as a dermal filler and is often used to erase fine lines, wrinkles and even plump up lips. The other great advantage of Hyalaform is that it is much longer lasting than many of the other currently available dermal fillers.

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Facts about lips and & lip enhancement Part 3

For temporary lip augmentation, collagen is as good as any dermal filler. There are many types of collagen dermal fillers. Each has its own pros and cons and different individuals respond differently. Collagen is by far the cheapest but does not last long. The other drawback of collagen is that one needs to be assessed for allergy prior to injections. The hyaluronic acid dermal fillers like Hyaloform and Restylane give excellent results, but are also expensive. Lips often look soft, plump, and luscious with Hyaloform

For those individual who want to tattoo their lips- this should be done before lip enhancement.

Other temporary implants include harvested fat, fascia, or dermis. However, use of patient’s own fat, human collagen or fascia is also prone to resorption (dissolving), and these implants require two incisions. One incision to get the fat and the other incision on the lips to implant it. Fat does give good results and lasts longer, but is very expensive and does tend to form uneven bumps.

Two negatives about lip augmentation. Lip augmentation is painful and does not always work. In a number of individuals, the procedure is a downright failure.

The best results are obtained with a decent surgeon. The decent surgeons also charge a lot of money. The majority of cosmetic surgeons and health care professionals who perform lip augmentation have mediocre surgical skills but have excellent business acumen- so choose your provider well. Once lips have been augmented well, they not only look luscious but kissing is even better