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Quick fixes in the form of injectable fillers provide an excellent solution to many common aging concerns. It is helpful to understand the benefits each alternative offers and the areas of the face for which each filler is best suited. Restylane A dermal filler that is comprised of a naturally occurring substance in our bodies, Restylane is best used to fill up the face’s deeper folds and wrinkles. Because no animal products are used in the manufacturing process for Restylane, no potential for an allergic reaction exists. With this risk eliminated, allergy tests prior to treatment are not necessary for Restylane fillers. Working with the body’s hydration to maintain its form, the hyaluronic acid content used in Restylane maintains itself with the body’s assistance. Upon injection, the vast majority of the filler content is comprised of hyaluronic acid. As hyaluronic acid breaks down over a lengthy period of many months, molecules of hyaluronic acid bind to water molecules, retaining their volume over time; in other words, the Restylane filler does not slowly degrade. The results of Restylane injections last for six months to a year in nondynamic areas. Collagen Collagen is a filler that first came from cow, or bovine tissue, so an allergy test prior to injection was essential one month prior to treatment, but now is generally human-derived. Patients do not require anesthesia for collagen fillers since lidocaine, a numbing agent, is part of the filler itself. Initially, you will receive too much collagen so that your collagen treatment can “settle in” and meet your treatment needs. You can get back to work or other tasks right away, but your face may look a little puffy and irritated for a couple of days. Results typically last for four to six months. The injection site and the patient’s type of skin impact the results seen with CosmoPlast. Often CosmoPlast patients get a replenishment every three times a years or so, while others can go a year or more without further treatment. If you live in the La Jolla or San Diego, California areas and are interested in further exploring the benefits of injectable fillers, please visit the Web site of Dr. John Smoot, Dr. Wendell Smoot, and Dr. Richard Chaffoo to schedule a injectable filler consultation.
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