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Patient’s interest in defying facial aging continues to grow. Emphasis on beauty and youth continue to drive patients to seek cosmetic procedures. The area of largest growth has been in the arena of less invasive office based procedures with no down time. They present minimal risk and are highly effective, and can effectively mitigate the undesirable effects of facial aging. Botox has been in the forefront for years as a substance that when used properly can reduce the signs of facial aging especially in the forehead, around the eyes, and around the lips. The most commonly used facial fillers are hyaluronic acid based such as Juvederm, Restylane, and Perlane. Their individual properties differ somewhat as do their duration of action.
What has changed in the past year or two is a multidimensional approach to treating the aging face with a combination of mobility restriction, volumizing and contouring which can lead to very satisfactory mitigation of aging in the face.
When I evaluate a patient I consider the three dimensional changes that have taken place in the aging process and what combination of treatments will make the greatest difference. Sometimes it’s botox or filler alone, but most of the time the combination will give much more satisfying results.
It also goes without saying that the three dimensional sensitivity of the injector will make a big difference in achieving a natural outcome. It is also important to point out to patients where the conservative measures will fall short and surgical procedures such as eyelid surgery, facelit, fat injection or liposuction will be better suited to accomplishing desired goals.
In all aspects of facial rejuvenation an artistic sensitivity will lead to a more natural satisfying result.
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