Injectable Fillers: Q&A
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Wrinkle Filler Safety
the last thing i want is to get hurt by a person choice about getting botox or restaylne. what are the safe ways to get these injections?
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Cosmetic injectable therapies are a rapidly growing...
Cosmetic injectable therapies are a rapidly growing segment of treatment that many people are quick to embrace but don’t yet fully understand. While Botox and dermal filler injections are not surgical, they are still wholly medical procedures that require the experience and oversight of a physician specifically trained in cosmetic procedures of the face. A qualified physician is key, not only to ensure safety, but also to ensure an aesthetically pleasing outcome.
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Patient education information is not only the...
Patient education information is not only the responsibility of the doctor, but also the responsibility of the patient. By partnering with your physician and asking the right questions consumers have a better chance of achieving the desired results and averting complications with injectable therapies. Patients must understand that all medical treatments have risks, and cosmetic injectable treatments are no exceptions.
Reducing your risk of potential complications requires that...
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Consumers should be aware that almost anyone can perform...
Consumers should be aware that almost anyone can perform a cosmetic procedure. As such, it is extremely important to know just who it is that will be performing yours.
For example, if you are interested in facial rejuvenation, you should look for a physician who is especially skilled in this area.
Ask them about their experience with the various fillers and injectables and approximately how long they have been using them.
Although before and after photos are generally essential, they...
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Going to the right doctor and using the right products
Botox from Allergan, Restylane, Radiesse, Juvederm, Perlane, are all products that have a long safety profile and have been used throughout the United States in a safe manner by many doctors. They are proven safe in the right hands.
Going to a doctor that is board certified is a starter. Then you need to see the doctor's results or possibly talk to people who have had it done by the particular doctor. These are ways to ensure that you have the right doctor doing the procedure. The doctor's...
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Although it is considered safe and widely used, I would...
Although it is considered safe and widely used, I would use caution when it comes to injecting neurotoxins into the face to paralyze muscles.
Connecticut Dermatologist
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