Wrinkle Relief: Injectable Cosmetic Fillers – Part IV
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Helpful Tips
Before deciding to get injected with a cosmetic wrinkle filler:
- Be aware that the safety of these products is unknown for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women or in patients under 18 years of age.
- Be aware that the safety is unknown when these products are used with Botox or other wrinkle therapies.
- Be aware that the safety of these fillers has only been studied when used in the face.
- Know the type of product that will be injected and all of its possible side effects.
- Discuss fillers with a doctor who can refer you to a specialist in the fields of dermatology and aesthetic plastic surgery.
- Select a doctor who is trained to do the procedure. (You may want to contact the American Academy of Dermatology at www.aad.org or the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at www.surgery.org.)
- Have realistic expectations about the benefits you want to achieve and discuss them with your doctor.
What About Botox?
Botox
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Risks Involved
Getting injected with cosmetic wrinkle fillers is an elective procedure. As with any medical procedure, it poses risks.
Possible side effects include:
- infection
- bruising
- redness
- swelling
- pain
- tenderness
- itching and rash
- raised bumps of skin (nodules or granulomas) that may need to be surgically removed
- death of skin, which may cause disfiguration, if the cosmetic wrinkle filler is injected and blocks a blood vessel
- sore (abscess) at the injection site
- wrinkle filler that breaks through the skin
- open or draining wounds
- blurred vision and flu-like symptoms
- increased allergic reaction that may lead to a severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock) that requires emergency medical help. (Your doctor may request a pre-treatment allergy test to determine if you are allergic to the filler.)
Most side effects occur shortly after injection and go away within seven days. In some cases, side effects may emerge weeks, months, or years later. A non-absorbable filler may cause long-term side effects.
You should not use cosmetic wrinkle fillers if any of the following
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Filler Materials
Wrinkle fillers are made of various types of materials, and some include a combination of products. Some products also contain lidocaine, which numbs the skin at the injection site.
The materials used in injectable cosmetic wrinkle fillers include:
Temporary (absorbable) fillers
- Collagen injections are made of highly purified cow or human collagen. Collagen is a natural protein that is a major component of skin and other tissues in the body.
- Hyaluronic acid gel is a protective lubricating gel, produced naturally by the body, that binds with water to plump the skin.
- Calcium hydroxylapatite is a mineral that is a major component of bone. Calcium hydroxylapatite is a well-matched (biocompatible) material that dissolves in the body (biodegradable) and is implanted in the form of a gel.
- Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a biodegradable, biocompatible, synthetic material from the alpha-hydroxy-acid family that has been widely used for many years in dissolvable stitches and bone screws.
Permanent (non-absorbable) filler
- Polymethylmethacrylate beads
Wrinkle Relief: Injectable Cosmetic Fillers – Part I
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In the quest for youth—or at least a more youthful appearance—women and men are seeking treatments to minimize laugh lines, crow’s feet, and forehead furrows. A popular treatment involves injecting cosmetic wrinkle fillers into the face.
Injectable cosmetic wrinkle fillers are soft tissue fillers approved as medical devices by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These devices are injected into the skin to help fill in facial wrinkles, restoring a smoother appearance. Most of these wrinkle fillers are temporary because they are eventually absorbed by the body.
Some people may need more than one injection to achieve the wrinkle-smoothing effect. The effect lasts for about six months or longer.
- Successful results depend on
- health of the skin
- skill of the doctor
- type of filler used
Uses
FDA has approved absorbable injectable cosmetic wrinkle fillers for correcting soft tissue contour defects, such as moderate and severe wrinkles and folds. Some absorbable fillers are approved for restoring or correcting the
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ByAdmin On June 8, 2008
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As with any other skin products there are many different moisturizers on the market and they are all formulated to assist in different areas of the skin.
They serve two main purposes and that is to soften the skin and help to keep moisture under the outer layer.
This will make dry skin look more hydrated and in doing so it will make your skin feel better – albeit temporarily.
There are three main areas that moisturizers are used for the face skin and these are for the area around the eyes, the facial skin and the skin on your neck.
All these areas of skin have slightly different characteristics and often one moisturizer isn’t suitable for all areas.
The skin around the eyes is the most delicate and for this reason moisturizers for the eyes are lighter in texture than those used for the face.
Most people will use a different eye moisturizer than the
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ByAdmin On June 8, 2008
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Exfoliating once every week can help get rid of dead skin cells and dirt. These usually cause pimples or an untidy build up on the surface of your face. Some may prefer to go to a spa or skin clinic for expert assistance. Many people however may do just as well with an exfoliating product that can be used at home. Don’t over scrub.
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