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BOTOX®

BOTOX® Cosmetic, or botulinum toxin type A, is a protein commonly used to non-surgically reduce or eliminate the appearance of facial wrinkles. It is injected under the skin into areas surrounding the eyes, forehead and mouth to smooth crow's feet, frown and worry lines, and lines on the neck. The injections block nerve impulses, weakening muscles to relax wrinkles and give the skin a rejuvenated look. BOTOX® Cosmetic may also be useful for migraine headaches, excessive sweating, and eye and neck muscle spasms.

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RESTYLANE®

Approved by the FDA, RESTYLANE® is designed to smooth wrinkles, sculpt lips and shape facial contours. RESTYLANE® is a clear transparent gel composed of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that is found throughout your body. This acid is not of animal or human origin, which means that there is no risk of allergic reaction. The most common areas for a RESTYLANE® treatment are the glabellar lines (between the eyebrows), the nasolabial folds (from the root of the nose to the angle of your mouth), and the lips, to provide fullness and shape. With its unique ability to bind with water, RESTYLANE® remains in your skin for many months.

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Radiesse

Formerly known as Radience, Radiesse is a synthetic injectable filler that non-surgically reduces most wrinkles, creases and scars by augmenting your body’s natural collagen supply. Composed of microspheres in a biocompatible gel, Radiesse is made from the same minerals found in our bones, so it carries no risk of allergic reaction – just one of its advantages over alternative treatments. Radiesse can be used on many areas of the body, but the most effective areas treated are the nasolabial folds, peri-oral lines, depressed scars and oral commissures.

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Sculptra™

Sculptra™ is a new injectable product used to fill in sunken areas of the face in patients who suffer from lipoatrophy or “facial wasting,” the loss of fat beneath the skin. Injected into the deep dermis layer of the skin, Sculptra increases skin thickness over time to improve the appearance of sunken cheeks, hollow eyes, indentations and wrinkles. There is no need for allergy testing, since Sculptra’s main component is poly-L-lactic acid, a synthetic polymer in the alpha-hyrdoxy-acid family that has been used for 20 years in surgical products such as dissolvable sutures and bone screws.

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Fat Transfer

Fat grafting fills facial features with a patient's own fat. The fat used for fat transfer is extracted from parts of your body like the abdomen or thighs and injected into another area that requires plumping. Since the fat is your own, a significant portion of the fat becomes permanent, and therefore it eliminates the need for constant reinjections, as with other materials.

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Dr. DeJoseph dicusses facial fillers

Liquid Lift

In the past only a traditional facelift could restore the balance of a youthful face, but renowned facial plastic surgeons, Dr. William E. Silver and Dr. Louis DeJoseph have mastered a liquid solution.
“Deep wrinkles, smile lines, hollowed out eyes and loss of fat in the cheeks can be corrected with the right filler, or combination of fillers and Botox,” says Dr. Silver.
“We use the “Liquid Lift” or injectables to plump, fill and smooth deep lines and wrinkles,” explains Dr. DeJoseph.   “Creating a more youthful appearance with only injectables provides immediate results and there’s no downtime”.

Frown Lines & Brows:

Botox injected between the brows to reduce muscle contractions that lead to vertical lines.  Injected above the brows can lend a subtle lifting effect by reducing downward pull of the depressor muscles.  Sometimes referred to as a “chemical browlift”

Crow’s Feet:

Botox around the eyes to prevent muscle contractions that cause crow’s feet. 

Undereye Area:

“VUE” Volume Undereye Enhancement fills the lines around the eyes that remain after Botox treatment and to fill the hollow “tear trough” area to correct volume loss and eliminate the dark circles and tired look.  Creates a smooth contour down to the cheeks.

Cheek Area:

Cheek Enhancement with injections of Perlane and Sculptra to the Cheeks to restore volume and create lift. 

Smile Lines/ML Folds:

Injections of Radiesse or Artefill to fill and plum up the nasolabial folds restoring youthful volume.

ArteFill

What is ArteFill?

ArteFill is the first and only FDA-approved non-resorbable injectable filler for the correction of wrinkles known as smile lines. It contains 20% tiny round and smooth particles (PMMA microspheres) and 80% purified bovine collagen gel with 0.3% lidocaine, an anesthetic.

How does ArteFill work?

ArteFill is a dual-acting injectable wrinkle filler. First, ArteFill visibly corrects the wrinkle. Then the microspheres provide the permanent support your skin needs for long-lasting wrinkle correction.

How is ArteFill injected?

ArteFill is injected underneath the wrinkle, just above the skin’s fat layer. ArteFill provides the soft, supportive foundation that your skin needs for long-lasting wrinkle correction.

How is ArteFill different from temporary dermal fillers?

All temporary fillers are eventually absorbed by the body. That’s why they require frequent repeat injections. ArteFill is different. The unique microspheres in ArteFill are not absorbed by the body. These microspheres provide the permanent support your skin needs for long-lasting wrinkle correction. Now, with ArteFill, you can get the lasting wrinkle correction you want in just one or two treatments. Where the results of temporary fillers end, the long-lasting benefits of ArteFill continue.

How does an ArteFill treatment compare to temporary fillers?

The treatment itself is similar. It involves injections with a fine needle and takes only a few minutes. You can resume your normal activities immediately.

When will I see results with ArteFill, and how long will the results last?

You will see results immediately. In the U.S. clinical study, full wrinkle correction was maintained throughout the study.

Is one treatment enough to get the look I want?

Most people get the results they want with 1 or 2 treatments, depending on the depth of their wrinkles and folds. When you have your follow-up appointment in 4 to 6 weeks, you and your doctor can decide if you would like to further enhance your results. With ArteFill Progressive Enhancement™, your doctor will tailor your treatment program to meet your individual needs. This personalized approach helps to ensure that you get the look you desire.

Lips:

Restore volume to the lips and fills the perioral “smokers” or “bleed” lines surrounding the lips themselves with Restylane.

Jawline:

Perlane or Radiesse add definition to the jawline and address mildly sagging skin by restoring volume.