The "08 Face" Depends on Injectable Fillers, Not Surgery

Style blogger Marques Harper of the Austin American-Statesman has coined a new term for the latest cosmetic enhancement trend; the "08 Face." In a recent post, Harper jokes about the economic downturn giving the American public "stress and sleepless nights" and in turn, wrinkles (gasp).

So what does Mr. Harper suggest we do to preempt this frightening condition? He says we'll enter the "Age of the Injectables." It is difficult to disagree when you consider the success of companies like Allergen, the maker of Juvederm dermal filler and others like Restylane, Perlane and Scupltra having great success as well. But the "Age of Injectables" isn't in the future; it is now.

As we've written on RealSelf many times, the days of absurdly tight face lifts are over. The "wind tunnel" face lift of Joan Rivers has been discredited and dermal fillers have been ushered in. 

Last August, New York Magazine dished out the story on celebrities and the widespread use of injectables. Demi Moore, Madonna and Naomi Campbell all share a plump, heart shaped, youthful face - a sure sign of dermal filler treatment. (See August 10, Plumping Up "The New Face" of Hollywood.)

Subtlety is the key to success for these Hollywood divas, as with many working professionals. Since recovery time is so fast, getting back to your routine with a new, refreshed look is very easy. With dermal filler injections starting around 500 dollars a syringe, you don't necessarily need to be a Hollywood star to get your fix. 

Before you run out for that Juvederm, here's a little reality check: take the advice of Dallas plastic surgeon, Dr. Rod Rohrich. He says, "If you opt for filler injections, make sure you get them from a specialized cosmetic surgeon or dermatology center and not, say, a spa or Botox party."

Kristin Meyer for Real Beauty News

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