Archive for May 2022
Facial Filler vs. Fat Grafting
“I just want to look “x” years younger” is a common request in the dermatology or plastic surgery office. One way to accomplish that is to restore facial volume. Most of us may not initially recognize volume loss in our face because we see ourselves everyday. But the changes become stark when we look at…
Read MoreAchieving Perfect Lips: Filler or Lip Lift?
Hyaluronic acid injections, commonly known as “fillers,” are a popular way to increase lip volume. Injectable filler is relatively quick to perform, has minimal downtime, and provides immediate results. Not all patients will benefit from lip filler, especially patients with a long upper lip. In those cases, a surgical lip lift is the only option…
Read MoreMinimizing and Treating Bruising after Procedures
Bruising is common after surgery and filler injections. It usually peaks around 48 hours after intervention and then slowly resolves over 10 days. While most patients expect bruising after surgery, it is less accepted by patients after minimally invasive treatments such as filler. Bruising from filler can be minimized by injecting with a cannula instead…
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