Thursday, September 11, 2008

QUICK FIX: Botox and Fillers

These are the ideal treatments for those who want results quickly in a short amount of time without undergoing any surgery. These are usually popular among those who only have a few days to get something done and come out with immediate dramatic results. These are FDA approved treatments and are generally safe when done by a qualified physician.


BOTOX


For those with wrinkles on the forehead, in-between the eyebrows(glabella), around the eyes(crow’s feet) and on the sides of the nose(bunny or wolf lines) when you make facial expressions like frowning or smiling… this treatment is for you. These are known as active wrinkles since they involve facial muscle movement. This simple procedure involves small tiny injections on the desired areas.

Botox can also be used for other purposes… in facial contouring for those with square jaws(masseter hypertrophy) to make the jawline less prominent and more ovally feminine, and in patients with increased palmar or axillary sweating(hyperhidrosis).


FILLERS


For those with deep frown lines(nasolabial folds) and deep wrinkles(especially the letter “H” in-between the eyebrows)… this is your best alternative if you want a major improvement and you don’t want to undergo surgery. This procedure uses hyaloronic acid injections(Restylane/Perlane or Juederm) on the desired areas and the results are instant and can be appreciated right after the session

Fillers can also be used for elevating depressed scars, augmenting the lips, the cheeks, the nose,  and other skin contour deficiencies to make it more enhanced. I will discuss these other uses more thoroughly in future articles.

3 comments:

M A K R E said...

hi!

can medicard be used for hyperhydrosis treatment?

thanks :)

Dr. Stephen Lacson said...

you can use your medicard for consultation on various treatments for hyperhidrosis but they will not cover the procedures.

Riverwalk Health Care said...

Hyaluronic acid based Restylane and Perlane approved by the FDA in December 2003. Its works very quickly and scientifically proven to be safe and effective.