BELOTERO Balance®, a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler that is manufactured by Merz Aesthetics, was approved by the FDA earlier this month for the treatment of moderate and severe facial wrinkles. (more…)
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The FDA Approves Cosmetic Injectables Xeomin® and LaViv®
The U.S. FDA recently approved two new cosmetic injectable treatments, Xeomin® and LaViv®, for use in patients with facial wrinkles. Xeomin® falls in the category of botulinum toxin type A injectables and works similarly to BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport® in that the product relaxes the facial muscles that cause wrinkles. LaViv® is a treatment that involves the harvesting and re-injection of the patient’s own tissues to fill in facial wrinkles. Although we do not currently offer these products at the plastic surgery practice of Paul Pin, MD, we have reviewed the benefits and drawbacks of each injectable treatment in this blog post. (more…)
ASAPS /ASPS Issue Statement On Stem Cell Plastic Surgery
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released a statement earlier this month about the use of stem cells in plastic surgery. According to a joint task force created by the two associations, more long-term data needs to be collected before aesthetic stem cell procedures are marketed to the public. (more…)
How to Treat Common Facial Flaws
Facial plastic surgery procedures such as facelift, browlift, and blepharoplasty are designed to reduce the signs of aging in patients. These procedures tighten loose skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. However, they are not intended to treat other facial flaws such as a poor complexion, hyperpigmentation, and uneven skin tone. Here, we review common facial flaws and appropriate treatment options for these conditions. (more…)
Signs of Facial Fillers
Many patients want to improve their appearance with facial fillers, but are weary of treatment because they do not want to look like they have had work done. Skilled, board certified plastic surgeons and dermatologists can enhance patients’ features while still maintaining a natural looking appearance. When too much filler is injected, it can result in trout pout or an overly puffy face. (more…)
Home Remedies for Facial Wrinkles
There is a range of wrinkle reducing treatments on the market today. Men and women can use specially-formulated creams; try cosmetic treatments such as chemical peels, laser skin resurfacing, and BOTOX® injections; or undergo facial plastic surgery procedures such as face lift, neck lift, brow lift, and eyelid lift surgery to tighten the skin and reduce the appearance of facial wrinkles. (more…)