Lafayette Restylane doctors
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Elizabeth Lee, MD
Bay Area Plastic Surgeon
2999 Regent St Ste 401, Berkeley |
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Jeffrey C. Friedman, MD
Pleasanton Plastic Surgeon
911 Moraga Road Suite 205, Lafayette |
Recent Answers
I have wrinkles under eyes and got some helpful answers from three doctors here on RealSelf. Thanks for the replies! I am going to research a good doctor in my area for a canthopexy surgery and a Sciton Erbium ProFractional... But I saw on RealSelf that some patients did fine with Restylane under their eyes. Would I be a candidate for that? Or would I be a better candidate for other types of fillers? I have included a photo of my wrinkles relaxed and not smiling for review. Thanks.
Aging of the face involves loss and or shifting of facial fat as well as changes in the skin. All of these processes can contribute to changes in the appearance of the lower eyelid and that area where the lid joins the cheek. As such, soft tissue fillers may be very useful in rejuvenating this area. Make sure that the surgeon you are seeing has the ability to treat skin, and soft tissue with both a variety of surgical and injectable options. That way, you will know you are getting the full range of recommendations. Showing your photos to a variety of specialists may give you a general idea of how to proceed, but is no substitute for a consultation with a board certified eye or plastic surgeon.
Before i get to the doctors office for my next appointment i want to know why a company called medicis is selling 2 products called "perlane" and "restylane" even though they are the same ingredients according to the website? i want to get fuller lips and hide wrinkles. Which injection, restylane or perlane, do I ask for?
Great question. Both products are hyaluronic acid. They differ in what is called crosslinking of molecules and of concentration of the hyaluronic acid in the product. Restylane is generally softer and used for superficial wrinkles and lips. Perlane is firmer and is used for deeper wrinkles. Perlane also lasts longer than Restylane. Discuss which product your doctor recommends to best meet your needs.
