CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast: A Human Collagen based Dermal Filler Various cleansers and facial creams claim to have effectively reduced the effects of the aging process. Still, the best way to solve the problem is undergoing facial filler procedure. As early as the 1890’s, dermal filler had been used to address the problems of wrinkles and scars. To address the need to improve one’s looks, human fat was extracted from areas where it wasn’t needed and served as a substitute for parts that needed collagen. The earliest forms of synthetic injectable filler before collagen was discovered as a better alternative were paraffin or silicone. Facial filler procedures have steadily gained popularity because of the obvious results. It smooths the face and makes one younger looking by replacing the collagen that was lost. Many types of people get the procedure despite the fact that it is pricey A common material used for dermal fillers to reduce the effects of aging is collagen. Because of it, the signs of aging such as wrinkles and furrows are reduced and gives the skin elasticity. The common procedure does not take more than thirty minutes since it will mostly involve injections. Collagen, being the substance that aid to provide form to the body, is usually found in skin, muscle and bones. Aging or being exposed to the elements can cause collagen to decline, resulting in wrinkles. Cosmetics have provided us with a “band aid” solution to our dilemma with appearing older due to lines and furrows in our face. The fat substance found in bovine served as a substitute for human collagen and was used...
Dysport is a recent development in the anti-aging field. Just like the well-known Botox injection, Dysport treatments also involve a drug extracted from the Clostridium botulinum plant. It is an effective method of helping people who suffer from muscle spasms and other motor disorders. It also minimizes facial lines and wrinkles by the disabling the underlying muscles of the skin. Ideal Candidates for Dysport Injections Dysport is best suited for individuals between the ages of 25 and 65 who are looking to smooth moderate to severe dynamic wrinkles caused by facial expressions. This includes frown lines, glabellar lines, and smile lines around the eyes. It’s also a popular choice for patients who have developed resistance to Botox due to antibody formation. If you’re seeking a non-surgical wrinkle treatment with minimal downtime and natural-looking results, Dysport may be the ideal injectable for you. A consultation with a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon can help determine whether Dysport or Botox is the better fit for your cosmetic goals. Dysport Treatment Procedure Sessions of Dysport treatment usually take about ten to twenty minutes each. The specialist will inject small amounts of Dysport where you need them. The drug will then immobilize the muscles beneath the injected area. From then on, the muscles will receive commands to contract but it will not follow the order. This process minimizes facial lines completely. It is normal for patients to experience swelling during the first few days. After some time, the muscles will then start to relax, and the swelling will disappear. If you are looking for the quickest way to get rid of wrinkles, you...
Like other dermal fillers, Perlane fills infine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of skin aging. Doctors favor this filler over others products, especially when it comes to lip augmentation procedures, scar treatments, and regeneration of facial folds. What Is Perlane? Perlane is mainly made from a gel that is obtained from non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid. In layman’s term, Perlane injection fillers uses no animal product whatsoever. Despite this, using Perlane does not require any skin test because it uses components that are naturally found in the skin and in other tissues of the body. The hyaluronic acid contained in this filler replenishes the body’s naturally-depleting supply. The Perlane filler is injected into the skin using a very fine needle. After a few hours, there will be a noticeable lift and volume to the injected area. It is very effective in reducing the appearance of wrinkles, worry lines, nasolabial folds, acne scars, and cheek depressions. Perlane has significantly smaller particles than other dermal fillers. This makes it more effective for ultrafine lines and wrinkles. The smaller particles are also more compatible with people who have thinner and more sensitive skin. However, the results of Perlane treatments only last for a certain period of time. The filler used is biodegradable, and it stays in the body for six to twelve months, which is still two times longer than the results of collagen injections. Ideal Candidates for Perlane Injections Perlane injections are ideal for individuals seeking non-surgical facial rejuvenation who have moderate to severe facial wrinkles or volume loss. People with deep nasolabial folds, sunken cheeks, or thinning lips can benefit significantly...
As people age, the skin loses its elasticity and flexibility. Thin lines begin to appear around the areas that usually get contracted and stretched. Some parts of the face, like the corners of the eyes and the nose, also begin to droop. There are different injectable options in the market that aim to counteract these effects of time. However, most of them are too strong for delicate facial areas. Though lines and creases are minimized, patients often complain that they have lost sensation and movement on those parts of the face. The Evolence Breeze injectable, FDA approved in June 2008, reduces wrinkles with minimal negative side effects. It lessens fine lines by targeting the fat and the collagen layer beneath your skin. The muscles that control facial movement and the nerves that give sensation the your features are left untouched. Ideal Candidates for Evolence Injections Evolence is especially suitable for individuals in their 30s to 50s who are beginning to notice early signs of aging such as smile lines, marionette lines, and fine creases around the mouth and nose. It is an excellent non-surgical alternative for patients seeking natural-looking wrinkle correction without the frozen appearance that can result from more aggressive injectables like Botox. Those who have previously tried hyaluronic acid fillers and found the effects too temporary or unnatural may find Evolence to be a more compatible option. However, a thorough consultation with a board-certified dermatologist is recommended to assess skin type, medical history, and individual goals before treatment. Evolence in a Nutshell Evolence injections are comprised of a dermal filler that uses collagen as a main component....
As technology advances, medical procedures such as cosmetic surgery treatments become easier and pain-free. Patients may now avail of different procedures that are not only harmless but painless as well. Portrait Plasma Skin Rejuvenation Portrait Plasma Skin Rejuvenation in the latest innovation in skin therapy. Like other dermal procedures, its main goal is to remove the traces of fine lines brought about by age. It can also minimize the appearance of age spots and wrinkles that may cause you to look older that you actually are. However, unlike other treatments that use laser or injection treatments, Portrait Plasma Skin Regeneration uses the active elements of plasma energy to keep the skin looking young. It also induces the skin to produce collagen, which is the natural anti-aging chemical of the body. How Portrait Plasma Skin Rejuvenation Works An electronic hand instrument is used to direct the plasma energy into the skin. This process heats up the skin tissues without burning or causing any irreparable damage. In turn, this stimulates the skin to produce more collagen than it needs. This is how Portrait Plasma Skin Rejuvenation lessens the signs of aging. Completely removing the lines and discolorations is impossible. However, the high level of collagen in the skin minimizes these signs and makes them less noticeable. One full face session will only last for 45 minutes. Patients can expect to see results immediately after the session. Even better, they will experience continues improvement on the texture of their face. As long as the skin is producing large amounts of collagen, lines will get finer and discolorations will lighten. However, the results...
As time passes by it gets harder to keep your face looking young and fresh. Wrinkles, creases, and sagging skin can accumulate over the years making you look old and worn out. You can use facial care products like rejuvenating creams to limit the effects, but at some point it’s just too much to handle. At that time, you start looking for other options. Cosmetic surgery procedures such as facelifts are the usual answer. A facelift can cut, pull, and stretch the wrinkles out of your face. However, just like any other surgery, getting a facelift runs the risk of scarring and infection. Something you do not want to happen, especially on your face. So if you want to restore your youthful appearance but don’t want to go under the knife, what option is left to you? The answer: facial fillers. Injectable Facial Fillers: A Non-Surgical Anti-Aging Solution Injectable facial fillers are an innovative product that fill in your wrinkles from the inside out. The filler is injected under your skin using a very fine needle and results in the skin being spread out. This eliminates even the deepest wrinkles. Facial wrinkle fillers can take away those unsightly age lines, but that’s not all. A skilled cosmetic surgeon can even use the filler to enhance your facial features. A more defined chin? You got it! Rounder cheeks? It can be done! Fillers can even be used on your lips to make them look fuller and more appealing. It’s THAT versatile! Fast and Convenient: Get Treated in Under an Hour Injectable facial fillers also have the advantage of being a...
As you age, wrinkles, deep creases, and sagging skin appear on your face. Most people try to regain their youthful appearance by undergoing cosmetic surgery. Facelifts are able to cut, trim, and stretch your facial skin to make it smooth and wrinkle-free. But of course, surgery isn’t for everybody. Facelifts may be fast and effective but they carry the risk of scarring, swelling, and infection. You also have to worry about the time it will take you to recover. Losing a week or two from work just to heal up is not a viable option for everyone, especially those who are the family breadwinners. Thankfully, there are non-surgical alternatives, one of the most promising of which; injectable dermal fillers. Juvéderm is a popular brand of filler. It is injected under your skin through a syringe with a very fine needle. As its name implies, the filler “fills in” the space under your skin and raises it up so that the wrinkles on your face disappear. It has the effect of a facelift without necessitating incisions and removal of tissue. Another way to use injectable fillers is for enhancement of specific facial features. Juvéderm facial filler can be used on the cheek, chin, brow, eyelids, nose area, and even your lips to alter their shape. The effect is subtle yet effective, resulting in a more balanced and a mores proportioned face. One big advantage of Juvéderm treatment is the lack of pain. Because the needle used is so fine, most people don’t even feel it being inserted. If you want to play it safe, you can always ask the cosmetic...
The main ingredient in Sculptra is poly-L-lactic acid (PLA). It is poly-L-lactic acid that makes Sculptra so unique among dermal fillers. PLA is a synthetic dermal filler made from a polymer of lactic acid molecules. While it is synthetic, lactic acid occurs naturally throughout the body. In poly-L-lactic acid, individual molecules of lactic acid are hooked together in long chains and branches. This branching serves two purposes. First it provides volume to Sculptra, allowing it to occupy space beneath the skin. Second, since the lactic acid is united in long chains, enzymes in the skin have a hard time breaking down Sculptra. This means that Sculptra is not cleared from the body as quickly as simple lactic acid injections would be. Sculptra obtained FDA approval as a treatment for lipoatrophy occuring as a side effect of some HIV medications. It seems that people being treated with protease inhibitors tend to lose subcutaneous fat, that is, fat just below the surface of the skin. Lipoatrophy, it turns out, is not only caused as side effect of a medication. Lipoatrophy is literally fat atrophy. Similar to the way that muscles atrophy when they are not used, many tissues in the body atrophy over time. Lipoatrophy occurs as we age. All of us will lose subcutaneous fat as we get older and, in fact, the process of fat loss starts in our 20s. This fat loss causes our faces to sag and wrinkle and the veins underneath the skin are more easily seen, since the layer of fat covering them is thinner. Most dermal fillers simply provide volume to an area—their volume...
