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Posted April 04, 2011 in Injection Treatments
Botox and Dysport may soon have competition in your surgeon’s office if early trials of a wrinkle freezing treatment see continued success, according to U.S. News. Though both Botox and Dysport are hugely popular non-surgical options for diminishing many facial lines and wrinkles, new alternatives are often being researched. This treatment, which is called cryoneuromodulation, […]
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Posted January 20, 2011 in Injection Treatments
Since the advent of cosmetic injectables in the 1970s, filler products made of collagen, hyaluronic acid and a host of other substances have flooded the U.S. market in response to high consumer demand for their wrinkle smoothing, lip plumping and facial contouring effects. Today, are so many filler options available to consumers that it’s a […]
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Posted January 05, 2011 in Facial Surgery
According to study results recently released by a team of plastic surgery researchers, it is not only fat and collagen depletion that contributes to an aged facial appearance over time, but also a gradual loss of bone volume. This “milestone” study, according to American Society of Plastic Surgeons President Dr. Phil Haeck, brings surgeons one […]
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Posted December 21, 2010 in Injection Treatments
According to the results of a 24-week study published in Dermatologic Surgery, Belotero, the new hyaluronic acid filler by Merz, provides longer-lasting wrinkle correction than bovine collagen injectables. The study results come at a time when Belotero is awaiting FDA approval and pharmaceutical competitor Allergan is pulling its bovine collagen injectables Zyderm and Zyplast, as […]
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Posted November 04, 2010 in Injection Treatments
When most people meet for the first time, they consciously or subconsciously make quick judgments based on a person’s physical appearance to determine their first impression. Eugene plastic surgeon Dr. Lee Daniel is acutely aware of this human tendency and often meets patients who seek cosmetic treatment to not only feel better about themselves, but […]
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Posted April 30, 2009 in Injection Treatments
Botox®—The “Wonder Drug” for More Than Just Fine Lines Most people know Botox® as a go-to solution for smoothing facial wrinkles and softening expression lines. But the reach of this powerful injectable has expanded far beyond aesthetics. In fact, medical experts now refer to Botox as one of the most versatile tools in both cosmetic […]
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Posted March 19, 2009 in Injection Treatments
Dysport® Could Soon Challenge Botox® in the U.S. Cosmetic Market A new wrinkle-smoothing injectable may soon give Botox® some healthy competition. A recent study published in the Archives of Facial Plastic Surgery highlights the safety and effectiveness of Reloxin, a botulinum-based treatment used to relax facial muscles and smooth frown lines. While Reloxin has not […]
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