Category Archives: Facial Fillers
Medicis, the pharmaceutical company behind Restylane, Perlane and Dysport, recently announced FDA approval for Liposonix. Liposonix is a new treatment that uses high-intensity, focused ultrasound to eliminate fat that is just beneath the skin. The company reportedly received FDA approval … Continue reading
Approved FDA indications for Restylane dermal filler may soon be expanded to include lip augmentation, according to a recent press release from Medicis Pharmaceutical. An advisory panel on plastic surgery devices recently voted to expand the listed indications for the … Continue reading
The latest edition of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery includes an article examining the results of Sculptra Aesthetic dermal filler. A multi-center study evaluated the long-term results of Sculptra for treatment of the nasolabial folds, the lines that travel from each … Continue reading
Sculptra Aesthetic is more effective than injections of Cosmoplast human-derived collagen and lasts as long as 25 months, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 233 patients were treated randomly with Cosmoplast or … Continue reading
The new Juvederm Switch Up campaign integrates social media with a celebrity voice to educate consumers about non-surgical cosmetic enhancements. Television personality Dayna Devon will be providing health, beauty and lifestyle tips from the official Juvederm Facebook page. Devon says … Continue reading
If you’re interested in treatment with a wrinkle filler but hesitating for one reason or another, read on. Dr. Hess is offering Prevelle Silk in Fairfax and we think it may be a great introductory product for many people – … Continue reading
To maintain their appearance, many people turned to non-surgical cosmetic treatments over the last year. The market seemed to magically respond in 2009 with new product choices and expanded FDA clearance for existing products. The following is a guide to … Continue reading
This week, Ortho Dermatologics notified plastic surgeons using EVOLENCE that marketing and manufacturing of the wrinkle filler would be discontinued, effective immediately. According to the official notification, the company may “talk to interested parties about the possibility of EVOLENCE® market … Continue reading
The NBC Today Show recently featured Sculptra aesthetic on their “Today’s Health” segment. Along with a treatment demonstration and some patient testimonials, Dr. Roshini Raj of the NYU school of medicine appears on the show to explain the details regarding … Continue reading
Harper’s Bazaar just published an article about the so-called liquid face lift in their September 2009 issue, and other media outlets have picked up the topic as well. Dr. Hess discussed it last April: The Liquid Facelift – What a … Continue reading