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Dermal Fillers Restylane, Perlane, and Juvederm with Lidocaine now offered at Azani Medical Spa in Bethlehem | Allentown | Easton
Lehigh Valley, PA – Azani Medical Spa in Bethlehem offers dermal fillers Restylane, Perlane, and Juvederm with Lidocaine: click here to view additional info. Allergan, manufactures Botox and Juvederm XC while Galderma manufactures Dysport, Restylane, and Perlane with Lidocaine. These dermal fillers include lidocaine to provide patients with enhanced comfort during treatment. Dermal fillers work by adding volume to the skin. Dermal fillers consist of hylauronic acid which is a natural compound in the human body. Injected hylauronic acid works to replace lost volume and fullness to the skin. “Hyaluronic based dermal fillers used to fill in nasolabial folds and wrinkles as well as for lip augmentation, cause mild discomfort during injection”, comments Dr. Gavin. “The addition of lidocaine to the product will help reduce the mild discomfort.”
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Top 4 Aesthetic Trends, Liquid Facelift in Lehigh Valley
1-Face lifts will continue to drop in demand while liquid face lifts grow in popularity specially with the younger market 40 to 59 year olds. Liquid Facelift involves injecting Dysport or Botox with filler like Restylane, Perlane or Juvederm. 2-Laser lipolysis will continue to be one of the most in demand procedures due to its minimal downtime and great results. 3-Younger patients (24 to 40 years old) will continue to discover aesthetic medical services for retarding aging.4-Men will continue to seek medical aesthetic procedures in greater number, as they want to remain competitive in their careers.
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Dermal Fillers Decoded
Dermal fillers are used to fill in folds and wrinkles. There are a multitude of them. Depending on the depth of the fold, how long you want it to last, how much you want to spend, wether you want natural hyaluronic or animal collagen, wether you want it mixed with lidocaine, etc., the right dermal filler for you might not be the same as for your friends. Restylane, Perlane, Lift, Refyne, Defyne, Juvederm, Prevelle, Evolance, Sculptra, Radiesse, Artefill, etc. It is almost impossible for the consumer to make the right choice. It is best to discuss your needs and wants with an aesthetic physician who will help you make the right choice for YOU. Azani Medical Spa will take the time to explain everything and go over your options. We serve the entire Lehigh Valley area to include Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Center Valley.
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Using Botox & Fillers, but Neglecting Your Skincare? Maximize Your Investment
Dysport or Botox and Restylane or any dermal filler injections are a wonderful way to look years, even decades younger. Botox relaxes fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead, crows feet and around the mouth. Fillers fill in sagging labial folds, define cheeks and jawline, create plumper lips and restore a youthful under eye appearance. But don’t let the investment in achieving a more youthful look be wasted on the lack of a poor skincare regimen, which should include daily home care as well as monthly or quarterly medical grade exfoliation and collagen stimulation treatments for firm skin. Excellent and recurrent skin care is essential to attain the best results from your botox and filler treatments. Steps to take to maximize your immediate and longterm results of botox and fillers: Medical grade skin care– It has the highest concentration of active ingredients to promote skin health. Exfoliate- Compliment your filler…
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Restylane Lyft Is Now FDA-Approved For Use on Hands
Original Article By Macaela Mackenzie. Restylane, a hyaluronic acid filler, just received FDA approval for use on hands, making it the first injectable of its kind to receive FDA approval for use outside the face. Following a study of 89 patients, Restylane Lyft got the stamp of approval to treat age-related volume loss in the back of the hands. “Fat volume loss and atrophy of the intrinsic muscles of the hand due to aging often leads to overly prominent metacarpal bones, tendons and veins,” Joshua Zuckerman, a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City, tells Allure. Translation: as you age, hands can start to look skeletal or boney. Fillers act as an instant plumper. “I perform a subcutaneous injection, which is fully underneath the skin but above the connective tissue that covers tendons, bones, vessels, and nerves,” Zuckerman explains. “Dermal fillers work well in this area, and my patients are…
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This Hyperpigmentation-Fighting Procedure Was Performed 3.2 Million Times Last Year
Original Article By Julie Ricevuto. It’s no secret that cosmetic procedures have been on the rise over the past few years, but a new announcement by the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) is proving just how major the trend has taken off. According to the ASDS, nearly 12 million cosmetic procedures were performed in 2017, over 10 percent more than in 2016 and doubling since 2012, the press release reveals. Additionally, the 2017 ASDS Survey on Dermatologic Procedures discovered that skin cancer treatments were ranked the most-performed procedure for the sixth year in a row, producing more than 3.5 million procedures. While this is certainly impressive, it was findings regarding another procedure that really surprised us. The second most-performed procedure in 2017 was lasers—clocking in at 3.2 million completed procedures—aiming to treat hyperpigmentation from sun damage, age spots and excess hair. Unsurprisingly, injectables were another popular choice for consumers,…
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