What is Restylane?
Restylane is an injectable dermal filler which is not derived from animal sources. It is a biodegradable gel made of hyaluronic acid. Restylane is made in the laboratory from tissue culture.
What is the biggest advantage of Restylane?
It is a great alternative for individuals who are allergic to animal-based dermal fillers.
What is hyaluronic acid?
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the body. It has the ability to retain water, hydrate tissues, add volume and also acts as a shock absorber. Levels of hyaluronic acid generally decline with age, resulting in lines and wrinkle formation.
What is Restylane used to treat?
Today Restylane is widely used as a dermal fuller to treat several skin disorders like wrinkles, fine lines, augmentation of lips and revision of acne scars. Restylane injections when done well can produce a very aesthetically pleasing face. The dermal filler can plump up the lips and make them look luscious. The majority of individuals who have Restylane injection develop a younger, smoother and attractive skin.
Where are restylane injections performed?
Restylane injections are done in a physician’s office and usually take about 30 minutes. Unlike other animal-based dermal fillers, Restylane does not have to be pretested for allergy and this saves time.
Prior to the injections, the face is rinsed and injection sites are marked. Restylane is injected with a very needle to minimize the pain. During the procedure, the surgeon may apply a local anesthetic to numb the mild pain from the needle. Most individuals require a couple of injections.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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 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
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Cosmoderm: Yet Another dermal filler!
What is cosmoderm?
Cosmoderm is a collagen type dermal filler widely used by cosmetic surgeons. The one major difference between collagen and cosmoderm is that the latter is developed in a laboratory from human dermal cells. This synthetic variety of collagen has a much lesser chance of inducing an allergic reaction.
What is cosmoderm used for?
Cosmoderm is widely used to treat a number of skin imperfections like fine lines, wrinkles, deep creases, or acne scars. Cosmoderm is also widely used to make the lips plump and luscious.
Cosmoderm injections can be used to erase the fine lines and wrinkles on any part of the face.
What preparations are required prior to cosmoderm injections?
First and foremost, you need money. There are no extensive reparations required prior to the injection of cosmoderm. Because the product is derived synthetically, no allergy testing is required. The injections are done in an office setting and rarely take more than 15-25 minutes. Once the face is washed and dried, cosmoderm is injected. The injections can be mildly tender and the therapist can apply a topical anesthetic 20 minutes prior to the procedure to numb the pain.
Cosmoderm is a collagen type dermal filler widely used by cosmetic surgeons. The one major difference between collagen and cosmoderm is that the latter is developed in a laboratory from human dermal cells. This synthetic variety of collagen has a much lesser chance of inducing an allergic reaction.
What is cosmoderm used for?
Cosmoderm is widely used to treat a number of skin imperfections like fine lines, wrinkles, deep creases, or acne scars. Cosmoderm is also widely used to make the lips plump and luscious.
Cosmoderm injections can be used to erase the fine lines and wrinkles on any part of the face.
What preparations are required prior to cosmoderm injections?
First and foremost, you need money. There are no extensive reparations required prior to the injection of cosmoderm. Because the product is derived synthetically, no allergy testing is required. The injections are done in an office setting and rarely take more than 15-25 minutes. Once the face is washed and dried, cosmoderm is injected. The injections can be mildly tender and the therapist can apply a topical anesthetic 20 minutes prior to the procedure to numb the pain.
Collagen and cosmetics
Collagen was the first dermal filler to be used in cosmetic surgery. Collagen is a natural substance in the body and plays an important role in tissue support, strength, and maintaining skin tone and integrity. When collagen levels decrease due to aging or excessive sun exposure, wrinkles and fine lines start to appear.
Collagen injections are widely used to reverse signs of aging. Two decades ago, collagen was widely used to erase fine lines, wrinkles and deep furrows on the face
How many types of collagen fillers are there?
Today, there is both synthetic and animal derived collagen for injection. The one major difference between the two is that the synthetic collagen has little chance of allergy and thus does not require any pretesting. Collagen derived from an animal source must be tested for allergy.
What is collagen used to treat?
Collagen is widely used to treat a number of skin imperfections like fine lines, wrinkles, deep creases, or acne scars. Collagen is also widely used to make the lips plump and luscious.
What preparations are required prior to collagen injections?
There are no extensive reparations required prior to the injection of collagen. If collagen is derived from an animal source, the individual has to undergo allergy testing. This involves injection of a small amount of collagen on the arm or back and waiting for 4 weeks. If the test is negative, one can have the injections. If the test is positive, another dermal filler is recommended.
Collagen injections are widely used to reverse signs of aging. Two decades ago, collagen was widely used to erase fine lines, wrinkles and deep furrows on the face
How many types of collagen fillers are there?
Today, there is both synthetic and animal derived collagen for injection. The one major difference between the two is that the synthetic collagen has little chance of allergy and thus does not require any pretesting. Collagen derived from an animal source must be tested for allergy.
What is collagen used to treat?
Collagen is widely used to treat a number of skin imperfections like fine lines, wrinkles, deep creases, or acne scars. Collagen is also widely used to make the lips plump and luscious.
What preparations are required prior to collagen injections?
There are no extensive reparations required prior to the injection of collagen. If collagen is derived from an animal source, the individual has to undergo allergy testing. This involves injection of a small amount of collagen on the arm or back and waiting for 4 weeks. If the test is negative, one can have the injections. If the test is positive, another dermal filler is recommended.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Captique, Oh God not another dermal filler
There are so many dermal fillers; it is hard to keep up. One thing I learnt in medicine- if there is too many or too much of one thing- that means nothing works. This principle applies a lot to cosmetic medicine.
In the past, many dermal fillers were made from collagen and allergic reactions were quite common. Soon, this led to development of non-collagen dermal fillers. One of these is Captique
What is captique made from?
Captique is a non-animal based hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is widely used in cosmetic surgery. The great advantage of Captique is that because it is non animal based, it does not require any pretesting prior to use. The injections can be performed on the first consultation visit.
What is captique used to treat?
Captique can be used to erase fine lines, erase wrinkles and even plump-up lips.
How are injections with captique performed?
Captique is an outpatient procedure done in a clinic. The skin is washed and then Captique is injected with a very fine needle.
Are the injections painful?
Yes, they are painful. Because the injections are slightly painful, the therapist may apply a topical local anesthetic at least 10 minutes prior to the procedure. When injected, Captique easily integrates into the tissues and replaces the lost hyaluronic acid. Once injected captique provides tissue cushioning from trauma, fills up the space and hydrates skin. The eventual result is skin which appears radiant, smooth, and beautiful.
In the past, many dermal fillers were made from collagen and allergic reactions were quite common. Soon, this led to development of non-collagen dermal fillers. One of these is Captique
What is captique made from?
Captique is a non-animal based hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is widely used in cosmetic surgery. The great advantage of Captique is that because it is non animal based, it does not require any pretesting prior to use. The injections can be performed on the first consultation visit.
What is captique used to treat?
Captique can be used to erase fine lines, erase wrinkles and even plump-up lips.
How are injections with captique performed?
Captique is an outpatient procedure done in a clinic. The skin is washed and then Captique is injected with a very fine needle.
Are the injections painful?
Yes, they are painful. Because the injections are slightly painful, the therapist may apply a topical local anesthetic at least 10 minutes prior to the procedure. When injected, Captique easily integrates into the tissues and replaces the lost hyaluronic acid. Once injected captique provides tissue cushioning from trauma, fills up the space and hydrates skin. The eventual result is skin which appears radiant, smooth, and beautiful.
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