I am a 40-something woman with a history of anaphylaxis. I have tolerated (and benefited from): IPL photofacials, Fraxel and derma-rolling and had ultherapy (no side effects, no benefit). Formerly very confident about my appearance, I am unhappy about nasolabial folds. I understand that lasers, RF and IPL cannot really address nasolabial lines. Surgery is not an option at this time. Do any alternatives for addressing the nasolabial folds remain?
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This is a common problem for patients who lose lots of weight through diet and exercise. It sounds to me like you are on the right track. Just as it took you time to lose weight, it may take time to achieve the best facial correction with filler. You may need to invest over...
Hi @bj1994. I recommend a few units of Botox into the DAO muscle. The injections stop the DAO muscle pulling down the corners of the mouth. Treatment will cause the corners of the mouth to be slightly lifted, giving the mouth a more relaxed, happy, youthful and pleasing appearance. Best of luck,...
Your question presupposes that fillers are necessarily the ideal treatment for box car acne scars. While longer-lasting fillers, like Radiesse and Restalyft in small amounts (my choices in my Upper East Side Manhattan practice) can be helpful for elevating depressed scars, more often than not...
