There Are Many Options For Different Kinds of Facial Injections

By Dave Stringham

When considering facial injections, there are several options to consider. There are many types of filler material to choose from; below is information about some of the more popular choices.

JUVEDERM

Juvederm is the newest Dermal Filler available. It is a hyaluronic acid, which is a natural complex sugar found in all living cells, and one of the major components of the dermis connective tissue matrix. Hyaluronic acid retains water like a sponge, absorbing more than 1000 times its weight, helping to increase its volume and density.

JUVERDERM is a smooth injectable gel that will improve wrinkles or folds. Results are smooth and natural; everyone will notice but no one will know. This product comes in two strengths: ULTRA for less intense areas and lips, and ULTRA PLUS to correct deeper wrinkles and folds. JUVERDERM has a high degree of cross linking with HYLACROSS TECHONOLOGY promoting duration of six months or longer. There is less discomfort with this product and patients notice the natural look and feel it brings. For optimal results we recommend the layering method. One or two syringes are done per area and patients return a month later for another syringe. Results will last even longer!

After several months, the diminished lines and wrinkles will slowly begin to reappear which is the best time to touch up and layer additional JUVERDERM. Replenishing the JUVERDERM before it is all gone will maintain a more youthful and vibrant appearance.

RESTYLANE

Restylane is a natural filler used to correct wrinkles and facial folds by restoring volume and fullness to your skin. Restylane is completely safe and injections are relatively painless. Made from hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in the human body, Restylane virtually eliminates the potential for allergic reaction. It also lasts twice as long (six months) as other fillers, such as collagen. Patients can expect temporary redness and swelling around the area of injection, but this will subside within two to three days.

Restylane injection is fast and painless. In fact, many people have Restylane injections during their lunch hour. You can enjoy the results immediately. To experience the benefits of Restylane, contact your plastic surgeon today!

PERLANE

Perlane restores volume and fullness to the skin, correcting moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth (nasolabial folds). After treatment, there might be some swelling, redness, pain, and bruising. This will normally last less than seven days. Although rare, red or swollen small bumps may occur. If the patient has had herpes, an injection can cause an outbreak. In rare circumstances, the doctor may inject into a blood vessel, which can damage the skin. To avoid bruising and bleeding, Perlane should not be used if the patient has recently used blood-thinning or anti-clotting drugs. Those who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18, shouldn't use Perlane.

Q: What is Perlane used for?

A Perlane is used to smooth moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles such as the lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth (nasolabial folds). Perlane generally lasts for about six months. It has been found to be a safe dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin.

Q: How does Perlane work?

A Perlane is injected into the skin with an ultrafine needle. It plumps the skin to smooth wrinkles and folds. Perlane's water-loving nature attracts and binds water molecules to help maintain volume. Perlane is composed of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in the body. The hyaluronic acid in Perlane is a crystal clear gel, chemically cross-linked (the long chemical strands are tied together) to delay breakdown by skin enzymes. Perlane is non-animal-based and free from animal protein. This quality prevents disease transmission. Allergy testing prior to use is not necessary.

Q: How long does Perlane last?

A Perlane is proven to deliver long-lasting results. Studies have shown that Perlane effects last about six months as shown in the following graphs. Perlane gradually disappears from the body without a trace.

SCULPTRA

Sculptra is an enduring treatment approved by the FDA for restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss, or lipoatrophy, in people with human immunodeficiency virus. It is the first FDA-approved product of its kind for this condition.

Facial fat loss, or lipoatrophy, is the loss of fat beneath the skin, which can result in sunken cheeks, indentations, and hollow eyes. Sculptra is a safe, synthetic, and biocompatible material injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss. It provides a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness, improving the appearance of folds and sunken areas. No skin testing is required.

Sculptra has been safely used outside the United States since 1999 in more than 150,000 patients under the trade names New-Fill and Sculptra.

What It Does
Sculptra is an injectable product that restores and corrects the signs of facial fat loss by replacing lost volume. Sculptra provides an increase in skin thickness, helping to create a more natural facial appearance in those with facial lipoatrophy.

Sculptra is composed of poly-L-lactic acid, a synthetic material. Sculptra is not made from human or animal sources and does not require a skin test. Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is a biocompatible (does not harm the body), biodegradable (able to be broken down by the body) material that has been widely used for many years in surgical products. The effects are long-lasting; they were shown in a clinical study to last for up to 2 years after the first treatment session.

Lasting Results
The effects of Sculptra are enduring. In a clinical study, effects lasted for up to two years after the first treatment session in most patients. The results from Sculptra are not immediate; Sculptra provides a gradual increase in skin thickness. Your surgeon will see you again in a few weeks to decide if additional injections are needed. Touch-up treatments may be needed to maintain the desired effects.

People with mild lipoatrophy will require fewer treatments than those with severe lipoatrophy.

Lipotrophy
When the word lipoatrophy is broken down, "lipo" means "fat," and "atrophy" means "the loss of." Facial lipoatrophy is the loss of fat beneath the skin, which can result in sunken cheeks, indentations, and hollow eyes.

Sculptra is injected into the skin for restoration and/or correction of the signs of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) in people with human immunodeficiency virus.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Sculptra should not be used by those who are allergic to any ingredient of Sculptra. Sculptra should not be injected by those who have an active skin infection or inflammation in the treatment area.

Side effects of Sculptra may include the delayed appearance of small bumps under the skin in the treated area. Generally these bumps are not visible and may only be noticed when pressing on the treated area. Other side effects may include injection-related events at the site of injection, such as bleeding, tenderness or discomfort, redness, bruising or swelling.


AventuraCosmeticSurgery.com is an online resource for facial injections in Miami. To learn more, please visit http://aventuracosmeticsurgery.com/index.cfm/PageID/2019 and http://lookingyourbest.com/facialrejuvenation/articles/.
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Male Chest Enhancement is Becoming More and More Popular

By Dave Stringham

Male chest enhancement, known as "pec" implants, is now more popular than ever. Increasing numbers of men are choosing to enhance their physique, body symmetry, and self-image with pectoral implants. This procedure can be performed to enhance an already shapely physique, or pectoral implants may be used for those who simply do not have the time or desire to spend countless hours at the gym.

Pectoral augmentation, is a surgical procedure designed to add fullness, size, and shape to the male chest. This procedure involves inserting a soft, high-grade, solid silicone implant into a space created under the pectoral muscles. To the touch, it has the feeling and consistency of a flexed muscle. Unlike female breast augmentation, after this procedure is properly completed and healed, there is no additional surgery required. Gynecomastia or excess male breast tissue frequently present, should be removed with liposculpture along with the "pec" implant surgery. Liposculpture of the love handles, abdomen, waist and back, or any combination thereof, is also performed to enhance the shape and contour of the upper torso.

Male pectoral implants come in a variety of shapes and sizes. A consultation and physical examination with your plastic surgeon will determine the most appropriate size and shape for each individual. Scars are easily hidden in the armpit within the hair-bearing skin. An ideal candidate for pectoral implants is a man who is dissatisfied with his underdeveloped chest and who is free of any pre-existing medical complications including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, skin/connective tissue disorders, etc.

During the initial consultation, it is important to review the patient's medical history, goals, and expectations, as well as to build mutual trust and rapport. Before and after photos from previous pectoral implants are reviewed, and the procedure is carefully explained and the alternatives discussed. A complete evaluation and physical examination is performed for each patient to ensure that expectations can be met by the procedure.

The size and shape of the implants to be used are determined next . The surgical plan, as well as the incisions/scar placement, is also reviewed. Every effort is made to accomplish the desired set of goals. However, no cosmetic surgeon can guarantee the exact size, projection, and contour of the male chest. Prospective patients are encouraged to speak with previous patients about their surgery and results. Following the initial consultation and after appropriate time for reflection, an appointment is scheduled for routine preparation and informed consent. Additional questions and concerns may also be addressed.

Pectoral implant surgery is usually performed in our outpatient facility using general anesthesia. Local anesthesia, with intravenous sedation, may also be used in certain circumstances. This surgical procedure takes approximately one and one-half hours to perform. The surgical plan, including implant placement and lines of incisions, is outlined prior to surgery.

Once the patient is asleep, an incision is made, approximately four centimeters in length, in the natural crease of the hair-bearing skin of the armpit. A "pocket" or space is created under each pectoral muscle of the chest corresponding to the planned outline on the skin, which was marked prior to surgery. The solid silicone pectoral implants are then inserted. The table back is elevated and adjustments in implant placement are made, as necessary. Before closure, a long acting anesthetic is poured around the implants, which dramatically reduces postoperative discomfort. The incision is closed with sutures below the level of the skin to avoid cross-hatching and suture marks. Liposuction, or any other planned procedure, is then performed. At the conclusion of surgery, a light dressing and elastic compression garment is applied over the surgical area.

Following the surgery, patients report mild to moderate discomfort, which is easily controlled with medication. Varying degrees of swelling and bruising, generally mild, subside over several weeks. Gentle arm raising maneuvers begin immediately after surgery, and the elastic compression garment or Ace bandage is worn for two weeks. Routine activities may resume at two weeks and exercise started at eight weeks. Complete healing requires time and patience, taking several months before appreciation of the final results.

As with most cosmetic surgical procedures, complications are unlikely when performed by a skilled and competent surgeon. Complications include, but are not limited to:

* Anesthesia risks,
* Bleeding,
* Infection,
* Fluid accumulation under the skin (seroma) (which may need to be drained),
* Nerve damage,
* Poor wound healing
* Unsatisfactory scars.

Also possible is asymmetry, displacement, hardening of the scar tissue around the implant and need for revisional surgery or even removal of the implants. Also rare, but possible, are blot clots or emboli (blood clots which dislodge and travel in the blood stream to distant sights), which can be fatal.

Venodyne calf compression devices are often used for every pectoral implant surgery (as well as many other surgeries). These pressure cuffs fit over each lower leg, from the ankle to the knee, circulating every one to two minutes to reduce the pooling of blood in the lower extremities and further reduce the possibility of blood clots or emboli. In addition, smokers must stop smoking well in advance of surgery. Smoking seriously decreases bleed circulation in the skin, which increases the risks of complications and poor healing.


AventuraCosmeticSurgery.com is an online resource for pectoral augmentation in Miami. To learn more, please visit http://aventuracosmeticsurgery.com/index.cfm/PageID/4968 and http://lookingyourbest.com/bodycontouring/articles/MalePecImplants.
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