Juvederm for Nasolabial Folds & Marionette Lines
Nasolabial folds are the result of facial volume loss and sagging skin in the mid-face. They start in our 30′s and progress from then on. A hyaluronic acid filler, such as Juvederm Ultra or Juvederm...
View ArticleRadiesse for Nasolabial Folds
Note subtle treatment for more natural look. Radiesse is an injectable filler which is useful for longer-term facial augmentation and recontouring. As one ages, lines form around the mouth and under...
View ArticleBotox for “Drool Lines”
A somewhat subtle change that occurs with aging is the turning down of the corners of the mouth. The lines that start there may continue downwards in the direction of the jaw. These are called...
View ArticleJuvederm for Deeply Etched Nasolabial Folds
This patient presented with good facial contour but had deeply etched smile lines. He was treated with 1 and a half syringes of Juvederm to achieve the result above. When smile lines are deeply...
View ArticleChoosing the Right Filler
by Neekan, PA-C When it comes to replenishing volume, there are so many options that it can be difficult to decide which product is the right one for you. Most fillers consist of hyaluronic acid (HA),...
View ArticleMinimal Bruising Technique with Sculptra
Sculptra treatment is a great way to restore youthful facial contours and fill in hollow areas where fat, bone or muscle have been lost. Until now, one of the down-sides has been that bruising has...
View ArticleMinimal Bruising Technique with Sculptra
Sculptra treatment is a great way to restore youthful facial contours and fill in hollow areas where fat, bone or muscle have been lost. Until now, one of the down-sides has been that bruising has...
View ArticleJuvederm Volbella Los Angeles
The Juvederm family of hyaluronic acid fillers from Allergan (the maker of Botox) currently includes Juvederm Ultra and Voluma, but there are others coming down the pipeline. One of these is Volbella,...
View ArticleLong-Lasting Results with Sculptra
The patient above had had Sculptra injected over a year and half previously. Her results were maintained and improved with time. As can be seen, her temples smoothed and filled in. Her cheeks...
View ArticleCheek Filler with Dr. Kaplan as Volunteer
written by Dr. Kaplan: I had recently received an updated driver’s license and compared my picture to what I looked like 5 years ago. I noticed how my cheeks look much more deflated and hollow, giving...
View ArticleChin Augmentation Can Make Your Jaw and Neck Look Better
The patient above came to CLS requesting improvement of his “loose” neck skin. After examining him, I concluded that the neck skin was not excessively droopy but that the jaw and chin were lacking in...
View ArticleRising Micro-Cannula Use for Injectable Fillers
At Celebrity Laser Spa, we started using micro-cannulas for filler injections over 2 years ago. A micro-cannula is similar to a needle, a long and skinny metal tube, except that it has a blunt end....
View ArticleJuvederm Voluma for Under Eyes (Dark Circles)
The conventional wisdom stated that thick fillers, such as Juvederm Voluma, should not be used in the tear troughs (the depression or “dark circles” under the eyes) because it could be more visible....
View ArticleRadiesse News
Radiesse is an injectable filler that has a long and positive track record for cosmetic treatment of facial wrinkles and facial volume restoration. Radiesse has also been used off-label for hand...
View ArticleRadiesse for Cheekbones
Aging during the 3rd and 4th decades tends to lead to flattening and angularity in the cheekbones. This is a subtle change that is usually not recognized by the patient who comes to us for...
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