Cosmetic procedures have become increasingly more accepted by society in recent years. They used to be considered an interest area more or less restricted to women. However, it seems that more men are opting for various types of wrinkle treatment and rejuvenation procedures to improve their appearance. b Here are a few possible reasons…
This patient had two static vertical lines between her brows. She did not want to use Botox to treat the muscles responsible for causing these frown lines. Instead she chose to just address these fine lines. Belotero was used to get rid of them. There are three product variations. However the FDA approved one of…
Belotero is dermal filler used in Europe since 2006. Last year, in 2011 it was approved by the FDA. Belotero is made of hyaluronic acid, like Juvederm and Restylane. However due to the way it is produced, Belotero has unique structural properties that allow it to perform differently from older forms of HA fillers. Physicians…
Advances in cosmetic procedures have made it possible for people to have greater choices and control over their physical appearance. While these changes may seem exciting, patients need to be aware that these types of treatments are medical procedures. They are not to be thought of as regular beauty treatments, like getting a facial or…
In many cases, the results of lip augmentation procedures are very obvious. Usually, this is because patients request more injection in their top lip for a more dramatic appearance which has been popularized somewhat by the media. This particular result has been nicknamed, “duck lips,” by those who…
Belotero Gets Rid of Fine Line on Los Angeles Patient’s Face
This patient in Los Angeles underwent a Belotero procedure. She had developed a shallow vertical line on the left side of her face. One might assume that finer creases are less severe than deeper ones, therefore they should be easier to treat. With injections and fillers, this is not the case. Challenges of Using Dermal…
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