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Hyaluronic acid is currently being investigated as a possible alternative to breast implants, but is not approved for general use as of yet.Saline injected into the breast would absorb very quickly and would not be effective.
Yes, I do that but not with hyaluronic acid type filler for it would cost too much but I use saline that I slowly inject into the breast as an office visit procedure. I fill the breasts up to whatever size the patient wishes. This slowly does disappear over a day or so but gives the patient an idea of what she will look like as well as maybe even helps her fill out her wedding dress for that special day! My patients like it and I get a better idea of what size implant they would prefer. I have been doing the same for cheek and chin implants for many years.
If you'd like to see more volume under the skin of your nose, you could consider injectable fillers. There is no downtime, and procedures can be performed painlessly with topical anesthetic. You should consult a board-certified dermatologist or facial plastic surgeon familliar with the use of...
We agree with the other practitioners that it's likely you are experienced some bleeding under the surface that will lead to a bruise. To make sure, it's best to contact your injector and schedule an appointment to be seen if the issue gets worse and/or does not appear to be a...
When it comes to under-eye filler injections, bruising can vary significantly from person to person. Some people might experience minimal to no bruising, while others may have more noticeable bruising. The under-eye area is particularly sensitive and has many small blood vessels, which can lead...
Dear Lisa, You should go to a board-certified doctor that is experienced with injectable fillers, and has lots of photos demonstrating favorable results. My preference for the lower eyelid groove is Silikon-1000 which gives completely natural, permanent results. I have several photos on my...
Dear Katie, This is an excellent question. Are you talking about the horizontal crease that may form just above the tip? This is usually associated with chronic nasal allergy, and repetitively pushing your nose upward (often called the "allergic salute"). Since this is a skin-wrinkle,...
Besides avoiding aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil, etc. for 1-2 weeks prior to a filler treatment I recommend Cearna Ocumend hydrogel pads immediately after filler treatments. These deliver a very high, concentrated dose of Arnica Montana directly to the areas where it is needed. In my exp...
