Posts Tagged ‘ Juvederm ’

FDA Advisors Vote to OK Juvederm for Cheek Augmentation

VOLUMA XC Injection Corrects Age-Related Volume Deficit in the Mid-Face While facial surgeons often use dermal fillers and fat grafting for cheek augmentation, there are currently no products with FDA approved indications for this treatment. Juvederm Voluma XC could change that in the near future, according to yesterday’s news release from Allergan Inc. According to […]

Botox and Dermal Fillers Used in Two-Part Lip Procedure

Sometimes it takes two different techniques to produce one great result. Recently, a number of cosmetic surgeons have used a two-part procedure to enhance the appearance of the upper lip. Using Botox to mask fine lines, and dermal fillers to add volume, a cosmetic surgeon can completely overhaul the appearance of the upper lip. This […]

Vampire Facelift: Can Blood and Plasma Really Erase Wrinkles?

With movies, books and TV programs serving up vampire-themed entertainment, it shouldn’t surprise anyone to see this cultural obsession being used in marketing a unique facelift procedure called “selphyl” or the “vampire facelift.”  What makes this procedure stand out among its predecessors is that it involves using blood.  The surgeon takes blood from your arm, […]

New Techniques with Dermal Fillers

When it comes to facial rejuvenation, sometimes it helps to be a little creative with dermal fillers. A recent article in the Cosmetic Surgery Times has highlighted the work of Dr. Steven Fagien, who argues that diluting hyaluronic acid fillers and preparing customized filler treatments presents new possibilities for facial rejuvenation. “Once collagen went away, […]

Facelift or Fillers: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between facelift surgery and dermal fillers? If you’re considering a facial cosmetic procedure, you might wonder whether surgery is necessary, or if an injection will suffice. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons of facelift surgery and dermal fillers to help you reach your decision. Dermal Fillers temporarily reduce facial wrinkles […]