Wrinkle Relaxers

• Botox® Cosmetic - (onabotulinumtoxinA) FDA approved to temporarily relaxes the facial muscles that cause the wrinkling between your brows. On the market: 2002 Lasting power: Lasts up to four months. Best for: Creating a softer appearance to the furrow between your brow. Cons/Risks: Bruising at site and rare; headache, brow droop.
• Dysport - (abobotulinumtoxinA) FDA approved to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows. On the market: 2009 Lasting power: Lasts up to four months. Best for: Smoothing out the "pensive" appearance between your brows. Cons/Risks: Bruising at site and rare; headache, brow droop.

Wrinkle Fillers

• Radiesse - Calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres suspended in a gel that acts as a filler while the spheres stimulate the body to produce collagen. FDA approved for the correction of moderate to severe folds and wrinkles, such as the nasolabial folds. On the market: 2006. Lasting power: One to two years. Best for: Cheekbones, jawline, hands, nose reshaping. Pros: It's sturdy and long-lasting. Cons/Risks: Requires massaging after the treatment for a few days and occasionally bumps can arise. Call 310-316-3365 for pricing.
• Juvederm - A smooth gel that comes in several viscosities, Ultra XC and Ultra Plus XC for various wrinkle depths. On the market: 2006. Lasting power: Up to one year. Best for: Deep wrinkles, hollow cheeks, depositing volume over a large area. Pros: Great for smoothing an area rather than lifting. "Prefer to think of it as a hydrator for the skin instead of a filler," says Nurse JoLyn. Cons/Risks: Rare Bruising can last from two days to a week. Call 310-316-3365 for pricing.
• Restylane - One of the first hyaluronic-acid fillers. On the market: 2004. Lasting power: Up to eight months. Best for: Undereye area, nasolabial folds, medium-depth wrinkles. Pros: the medium-sized particles make it a versatile filler; the more you're treated, the longer Restylane lasts. Cons/Risks: Rare bruising can last from two days to a week. Call 310-316-3365 for pricing.
• Perlane - A thick form of Restylane. On the market: 2007. Lasting power: The FDA says six months, but Dr. Newman says more than a year in less mobile areas. Best for: Deep wrinkles, straightening the jawline. Pros: Good for lifting. More visible change per syringe because it is a dense gel compared to Restylane. "Perlane is like a thick paintbrush, and Restylane is a thin one." Cons/Risks: Touch-ups often needed after first injection. Call 310-316-3365 for pricing.
• Prevelle Silk - is a colorless Hyaluronic gel with lidocaine that is injected into the facial skin to smooth out wrinkles. On the market: 2008. Lasting power: Typically the results last about 3 months. Pros: Perfect for those who need a very natural and short term correction. Great for "natural" correction of vertical lip lines. Cons/Risks: Short term results and may cause bruising. Call 310-316-3365 for pricing.

Wrinkle Volumizer

• Sculptra Aesthetic - Synthetic poly-L-lactic acid, which, upon injection, metabolizes and breaks down after stimulating collagen production. FDA approved Sculptra Aesthetic for use in cosmetic restoration of facial volume patients have lost due to aging. Must be injected in several sessions spaced over months. On the market: 2009 Lasting power: Up to two years. Best for: Replacing volume over big areas; known as the liquid-face lift. Pros: Very natural looking and long lasting. Cons/Risks: Results are not immediate; must massage the site several times a day for several days; bruising and swelling; rarely, palpable and visible lumps and bumps; rarely, skin reactions requiring steroid treatment. Cost: Varies depending on number of treatments needed.

 

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