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All You Need to Know About Dermal Fillers & Botox Treatments

Our face is the first thing anyone notices about us. As we age, most people start to feel a little self conscious about their aging face.

Let’s face it – we want to maintain our youthful look.

This is where Botox and Dermal Fillers work wonders. Whenever we meet someone new, the first thing they observe about us is the way our faces look and the facial expressions we use.

And so, it’s all the more important for us to look after our face and skin as we age.

Botox and filler treatments are fast gaining popularity around the world. Why? Botox smooths out wrinkles and Fillers add volume where it’s diminished.

And, results are fast. Botox typically with in 2-14 days and fillers is an instant improvement.

High success rates and advancement in technology have vastly improved the results people have experienced with Botox treatments.

But to have spotless, wrinkle free skin it’s important to know which treatment is right for you.

Before you look for Botox or Filler treatments in the Boston, MA or Providence, RI area, make sure you go through this post for everything you need to know about injectable treatments.

What is Botox?

Botox is a drug with the scientific name – bacterium clostridium botulinum. Usually found in the gills of fish and certain organs of crab, the botox drug is harmful to human beings when consumed.

However, when botox is administered to human beings in extremely small quantities – in a controlled clinical environment, it has proven to be a useful therapeutic drug.

Uses of Botox

Predominantly, Botox is used as a toxin to help reduce wrinkles and fine lines in the human skin. But apart from cosmetic surgery the botulinum toxin has a variety of medical uses like:

  • Treatment of eyelid spasm.
  • To cure neck and shoulder spasms.
  • Chronic migraine.
  • Eye squint.

The FDA approved botox for wrinkles years ago. Additional approvals for Botox can now treat a number of additional conditions including migraines, eyelid spasms, hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) and excessive neck pain.

Botox Treatment

After diluting the toxin with saline, it is injected directly into the neuromuscular tissue.

The toxin effects the nerve endings in the muscles and prevents contraction of the tissue.

This results in a smoother, wrinkle free look. There are typically no long term side effects of a Botox treatment.

What are Dermal Fillers?

A Dermal Filler is a gel like substance, unlike botox which is a liquid substance, which involves a simple injection of Hyaluronic Acid or (HA) into the skin fold or depressed area.

HA is a naturally occurring product in our skin but as we age, our body produces less of it – making our skin drier, thinner and more difficult to heal. Dermal fillers add volume and works to fill in the wrinkles in the skin giving you a fresher, younger look.

The biggest advantage of the filler treatment is that it is painless and scar free, causing the most minimal bruising and patients may return to work immediately after the treatment.

There are several types of fillers. Natural fillers like Hyaluronic Acid are most recommended as they don’t involve injection of a foreign product in the body.

Also popular, are synthetic fillers which have a longer lasting effect on the skin. Recently, collagen fillers made from collagen extracted from cows have also been proven clinically healthy for use in human skin.

Uses of Fillers

Filler treatments are only used for improving appearance of the skin, reducing wrinkles and fine lines. Filler treatments also help in improving facial structure and volume.

Unlike Botox treatments which involves the use of toxins, filler treatments are more economical, natural and almost painless. Therefore, most skin treatments involving removal of hollows, wrinkles, fine lines and depressed spots – the most recommended treatment is a dermal filler product like Juvederm or Restylane products.

Dermal Filler Treatment Procedure

Dermal fillers are is to replace volume in a particular area. After the injection of fillers in the skin, patients begin to notice effects within thirty to forty five minutes.

Sometimes filler treatments may cause bumps in the skin or a slight bruising or swelling. But this is normal for any injectable treatment and can be expected to go away soon enough.

As we mentioned in the beginning of this article, choosing the right treatment for yourself is critical in bringing about the right results.

Here are some questions you must ask your skin expert before opting for a procedure –

  • What are the qualifications and experience of the surgeon performing the procedure?
  • What are the products that will be used for my treatment?
  • Do you have any feedback from your past patients? Could you share some before and after photos?
  • What are the potential side-effects of this treatment?
  • What after care would I be given?

Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa is an expert skin care center for Botox treatments and Dermal Fillers in the Stoneham,Massachusetts area.

Our panel of specialists in Botox and Dermal filler treatments ensures that you get your desired results every time.

Whether its skin aging or loss of volume that you’re concerned about, we would be happy to help you.

Schedule your appointment today! Call  or text: 857-288-8257

And, visit our website to learn more about enhancing your facial appearance with advanced laser treatments.

www.cosmeticlasersolutions.net

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Face

Five Reasons to Opt for a Nonsurgical Liquid Facelift Today!

A facelift, also known as a “rhytidectomy” is a procedure that aims to tighten the facial skin to give the face a more youthful appearance. It works to control loose jawlines, sagging cheeks and wrinkles around the mouth and nose. The objective of a facelift surgery is to remove the excess skin and fat, tightening the deep facial tissues and getting rid of wrinkles.

Usually, facelift surgery begins with an incision in the hairline and / or temporal region. The length and shape of the incision differs as per the patient’s needs. It also involves tightening of the underlying muscles and fascia.

But an invasive procedure like a facelift surgery is bound to have risks and complications. This is why, many people are now looking for alternative methods of correcting facial aging signs. One of the most recommended alternatives in this regard is the “Liquid Face Lift” – a special procedure designed by the experts at Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa. It is a unique treatment which has combined the benefits of Botox and Derma Fillers to create a non-surgical solution for a more youthful appearance.

The non-surgical face lift comprises of lifting or tightening of the facial features using three techniques – Botox, Restylane and Radiesse. So, what makes the liquid face lift stand out when it comes to cosmetic treatments? The experts at Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa list five important reasons why the liquid face lift is a much better and safer alternative than an invasive face lift surgery. They are:

1) A Liquid Facelift is a Non-invasive Procedure

One of the most important benefits of a liquid facelift is that it involves no incisions into the skin. This facelift is accomplished by using thin needles to inject fillers into the skin. Surgical incisions carry with them the risk of scarring and infections. They also need to be bandaged and healed which needs a longer downtime for the patients. Especially for those with a persistent fear of “going under the knife” – a liquid facelift offers a great choice.

2) Lesser downtime involved

A liquid facelift usually does not take more than an hour to be completed. On the other hand, a facelift surgery needs more time to complete. However, the most important benefit of a liquid facelift is the little or no downtime needed for a patient to recover after a liquid facelift procedure. A traditional surgery limits activities for the patient due to the longer healing time required.

3) Low Cost Procedure

Compared to a full blown surgery, the cost of a liquid face lift is much more affordable. A surgical facelift includes costs of operating facilities, equipment, anesthesia and a longer duration of your doctor’s time. On the other hand, a liquid face lift procedure only costs you for the derma fillers and muscle relaxers, shorter duration of the surgeon’s time and perhaps a topical anesthesia. This makes the whole treatment much more pocket-friendly.

4) Low Risk

A significant benefit of a liquid facelift is the low risk involved. As surgery is not required, the risk of bruising, excessive bleeding, infection and pain are eliminated. Secondly, as anesthesia is not needed, the risks associated with that – like cardiac and blood pressure issues are also non-existent. Other risks and complications including skin discoloration, scarring and deep vein thrombosis are all reduced when one opts for a liquid face lift rather than a face lift surgery.

5) Natural Looking Results

As the liquid facelift aims to plump or add volume to the existing skin and muscles instead of pulling or stretching the skin to reshape your face; the results are more natural looking and blend into your face with ease. Surgery may often lead to over-the-top artificial looking results that change the way you look forever.

Cosmetic Laser Solutions MedSpa is a leading skin and body care clinic in Massachusetts and Rhode Island area. Many years of expertise in cosmetic laser treatments has helped MedSpa build a large bouquet of services including botox and filler treatments like Restylane and Radiesse which offer the best face lift solutions. They also specialize in a plethora of other laser treatments for body care, shaping and rejuvenation. We thank you for reading and hope you found this post helpful.

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