Posts Tagged ‘Juvederm’

Planning a Spring Wedding?

Friday, April 8th, 2011

Attention all brides, bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and groom! If you are considering a cosmetic procedure before the big day, plan ahead NOW for the look you want THEN.

The best time to schedule a procedure depends on the downtime associated with that procedure and how long you should expect to wait for the best results.

For example, Botox® Cosmetic requires almost no downtime, but the effects typically take a day or two to become noticeable, and you should expect a 7 to 10 day wait for full results. You can expect immediate results from facial fillers, such as Restylane® and Juvederm®, but (depending on the area injected) there may be some bruising and swelling, so you should allow at least 3 days for recovery. You should plan on a 2 to 4 week wait for best results following a mini-facelift or a minimally-invasive surgical procedure to tighten skin around the eye.

“The goal is to look natural and refreshed without showing any signs of having work done,” says Jonathan Sykes, MD, President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

That’s precisely what Drs. Keith LaFerriere and Matt Kienstra always say…If it doesn’t look natural, it doesn’t look good.

What are facial dermal fillers?

Monday, December 28th, 2009

smilingDermal fillers, like Restylane, Perlane and Juvederm, provide patients with restored skin volume and fullness while correcting moderate to deep facial wrinkles and folds. Because they are composed of hyaluronic acid, a substance found naturally in the human body, these fillers require no allergy test prior to treatment and they have been proven safe and effective for more than a decade.

To learn more about our dermal filler services please visit our website.

TOP 5 Anti-Aging Skin Treatments

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

TopFiveTreatmentsFrom wrinkle fillers to hair removal, here are the top five non-surgical treatments*:

  1. BOTOX®Reduces facial lines and wrinkles, and is a safe and effective way to diminish the appearance of facial wrinkles with minimal side effects.
  2. Hyalauronic acidsRestylane, Perlane and Juvederm are non-animal based hyaluronic dermal fillers which provide patients with restored skin volume and fullness while correcting moderate to deep facial wrinkles and folds.
  3. Chemical PeelsRestores a more youthful appearance to wrinkled, unevenly pigmented, sun-damaged, and blotchy skin.
  4. Laser Hair RemovalThe laser pulses for a fraction of a second, just long enough to travel down the hair shaft to the end of the hair follicle. This process will eliminate or greatly impede hair growth.
  5. MicrodermabrasionBy exfoliating dead skin cells, microdermabrasion creates smoother, healthier skin in about 30 minutes.

Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons®

Beauty Myth: You don’t need anti-
wrinkle treatments until your mid-30s

Monday, October 19th, 2009

BeautyMythsPro-actively treating your skin to avoid wrinkles is your best bet. Besides limiting sun exposure and wearing sunscreen, retinol creams and glycolic acid can help keep fine lines and wrinkles at bay. Clinical treatments, like BOTOX®, Restylane®, Juvederm® and other dermal fillers may actually help prevent deeper lines from forming.  Remember, it’s never too early to start taking care of your skin!

Non – Surgical Liquid Lift with No Down time

Friday, September 11th, 2009

Face2Maybe you’re ready to look better, but you’re not ready for a surgical procedure. The liquid lift just might be the perfect solution. Using state-of-the-art dermal fillers, you can plump and firm skin so your face looks more youthful and rested, without the hassle and expense of a surgical procedure. A liquid lift takes only a few minutes and requires little to no downtime, so you can get back to your everyday activities sooner. How easy is that?

Check out our video about dermal fillers here

“Va Va Voom” Lip Enhancement

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

LipsGirls, who doesn’t want sexy, full lips? But just because you’re stuck with less than ample lip volume, doesn’t mean that you can’t do something about it. We offer several different lip enhancing treatments including fat augmentation, Restylane and Juvederm. And for those fine lines around your lips, a little bit of BOTOX smoothes and lifts for a picture-perfect pout. Now that’s something to smile about!