I have body dysmorphia so I am currently worried about where my nasolabial folds are. Is it okay to get collagen filler at 22? Do you think the area is bad enough for me to get it. Just a month ago this area was fine but suddenly it’s gotten very bad. The area at the edge of my nose seems to be flat as well. What would you say is my problem around this area?
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Answer: Laugh Lines / Nasolabial Folds - Fillers + Sculptra, Lasers like Fraxel/Clear + Brilliant, Radiofrequency, Peels, Skin Care
It's understandable to feel frustrated when collagen-inducing treatments don't seem to yield the desired results, especially when you've invested time and effort into improving your skin's health. There could be several reasons why these treatments may not be working as expected:
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Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...
Good question. Since the hyaluronic acid (HA) filler is reversible with hyaluronidase, that maybe a safer option. Our skin and joints and other parts of our body makes natural hyaluronic acid gel so it is less likely to cause an immune response. When there is the rare allergic response, it may...
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