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Monday, March 23, 2009
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Two New Facial Fillers
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Alongside the ever popular Botox, Juvederm and Restylane two new facial fillers are emerging onto the dermatology market. One of the new wrinkle-ridding products is called Evolence and it is a spin-off of collagen injections. Evolence comes from pigs, and according to doctors does not require getting tested prior to injections to make sure you don't have a reaction to the product. The second product is called Prevelle and is made from hyaluronic acid. Prevelle is used to plump wrinkles and fill the wrinkles. Both products have been on shelves and have been injected in Europe for a few years now.
CBS News affiliate reported on the new products, "Both products are approved for nasolabial folds, those "smile lines" that often deepen with age. But doctors say they'll work well in other places too, such as the lips."
In an industry that heavily relies on Botox injections, we'll see how patients respond to these new kids on the block. It is also important to remember that just like Restylane and Botox, these fillers are not permanent wrinkle removers. They simple are spot treatments for short periods of time.
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Tuesday, March 03, 2009
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Tough Times: Botox Bandit Strikes Again
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You know we are in a rough financial patch when a Newport Beach woman is targeting cosmetic dermatology clinics and skipping out paying her bills after racking up thousands of dollars in treatments. Newport Beach is home to many clinics and many wealthy patients seeking out anti-aging treatments, but this is a first according to local dermatologists.
The Orange County Register reported on the scandal, "The woman, who gave a false name and contact information when she arrived as a walk-in patient at Nu Looks on Feb. 23, received $1,000 worth of Botox injections in her forehead and around her eyes, as well as Restylane filler to plump up the wrinkles around her mouth. She also asked to buy $500 worth of beauty products before she said she had to step outside to take an important call on her cell phone. She never came back, said Ashlee Savells, who works at Nu Looks."
According to Newport Beach police this is not the first time the city has been hit by the Botox Bandit. This is apparently the same woman who pulled the same stunt in Newport Coast just a month earlier, getting thousands of dollars of Juvederm and Botox before slyly slipping out of the building.
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Thursday, February 19, 2009
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Forgotten Gem
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The buzz around town and globally is clearly Botox, anti-aging and facial fillers. The minimally-invasive procedures are a hit from Brazil to San Francisco. But many of us have forgotten about one of the best strategies for healthier, revitalized and younger skin - microdermabrasion and chemical peels. For years the two of these procedures were the hot studs in town, but now with Botox still thriving in a dwindling economy, its proving that it's here to stay. Although Botox is a wonder at wrinkle-ridding, these two more cost efficient techniques will take up less of your time and be considerably more hassle free.
"The range of muscle relaxants and dermal fillers is much better today," he says. "And the demand for these types of non-invasive procedures will continue to grow. There has been a lot of research over the past decade into non-surgical techniques. Ten years ago the only things really available were facelifts and laser resurfacing. Now there are new lasers that actually work beneath the skin with less pain and better recovery times." (Sydney Morning Herald)
If you're worried about pinching pennies right now, perhaps very expensive invasive procedures and injections like Juvederm, Restylane and Botox are not the wisest options.
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Friday, February 13, 2009
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New Wrinkle Treatment
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As the recession blues deepen so do our wrinkles. Allergen and Botox are struggling, but there is a new anti-aging procedure in town called Evolence. The treatment is new to the US, but has been used in Europe and Canada for several years. The only caveat to this new wrinkle-ridding gem, is that it is made from pig fat and pig tendons. Many medical treatments use pig-related products as well as other animal products, but injecting such products in one's face is new territory for many intrigued potential consumers.
Fox News says, "But using pig collagen, taken from pig tendons, as an injectable wrinkle-filler, was only approved by the FDA last year. The treatment is called Evolence, and is used on the lines from the nose, to under the corners of the mouth. Evolence is an alternative to other facial treatments, such as Botox, which is a toxin; Juvederm and Restalyne, which are acids; or other fillers that use cow collagen."
Johnson and Johnson is hoping for full FDA approval to use the Evolence product for full facial filling. Who know's, this may become the more cost-efficient anti-aging treatment.
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Monday, February 09, 2009
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Cut Prices, Cut Quality?
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Before investing in facial fillers, be sure to do ample research and homework about the physician you are putting your trust in. Many dermatologists are urging potential Botox, Restylane and Juvederm patients to take caution when seeking out cut-price deals, for many may also be cutting quality along with prices.
The UK Daily Mirror is saying, "Not only may these substances be below standard, they're likely to be given by poorly-trained people, leading to problems from infection to permanent scarring. People opting for dermal fillers are especially at risk. Unlike muscle-relaxing treatment Botox, dermal fillers are unregulated in the UK. This means they can be bought and administered by anyone and no quality and safety checks are carried out on the clinic or salon."
But such concerns should not only be considered when in the UK or oversees, slashed prices in the US can also mean poorly trained so-called 'experts' or bad quality products. Make sure your 'expert' is using the right products and technique when administering you with injections.
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Friday, November 28, 2008
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Unapproved Facial Fillers
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The FDA and a number of cosmetic dermatologists are urging people to take caution before getting injections of facial fillers. The anti-aging gels may claim they rid you of wrinkles, but reports of botched jobs have increased significantly. The FDA is concerned that people are seeking alternatives to facial fillers or taking the cheap avenue for looking young. But cutting costs in such fashions may result in bumps, lesions and scars. The Associated Press reported that doctors feel the current regulations on facial fillers is far too lax or simply disregarded.
Harvard Medical School dermatologist Dr. Michael Bigby said, 'This is almost a no-brainer, the current label is not adequate.' The panel of doctors other experts unanimously agreed on the need for more safety studies."
Fillers have long had clean safety records when done by a properly trained physician with the right products, however when used by untrained technicians and unsafe gels and products the situation becomes seriously dodgy. Dermatologists and the FDA are hoping to put an end to the botched jobs and phony physicians, and bring back the reputable and credible avenues for anti-aging procedures.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
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The Yoga Face
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As great as chemical peels, injections and fillers are why not try facial yoga? After all yoga does wonders for your body and vein health, give it a go and see what yoga can do for your wrinkles. When fighting against those aging lines toning and exercising the facial muscle serves as an anti-aging tactic. Annelise Hagan a yoga instructor for Manhattan took the test upon herself. She started doing these facial exercises on herself and her students.
She tells the LA Times that results showed up immediately. "Tension is one of the major culprits in facial wrinkling. If you release tension, you'll see results."
Due to the success of face yoga, Hagan compiled her tips and techniques in "The Yoga Face" for beloved fans and to popularize the idea.
Though the techniques won't stop you from aging, gasp, they will aid in relieving some tension and wrinkles from worn out areas of your face. So it may be worth coupling face yoga with a Juvederm injection or chemical peel.
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Sunday, November 09, 2008
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When Bad Acting Happens to Good People
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This morning's Sydney Morning Herald Life and Beauty section gave me inspiration for this blog. Have Hollywood's leading ladies acting skills gone awry because of too much Botox? Well, this movie critic thought Meg Ryan and Annette Benning's acting was seriously comprised because of the lack of facial expressions. So should movie producers and film studios start sanctioning against actors delving too deep into the cosmetic world? Has Nicole Kidman's face and acting gone cold and emotionless? Maybe. According to this critic, in the film The Women, she was far too distracted by the lack of movement in Meg and Annettte's faces that she walked out. Slightly too drastic for my liking, but I do understand what she means.
Actors have taken cosmetic dermatology and anti-aging to a new level. Moderation is the key here folks. Too much Botox, Juvederm and fillers can do more harm than good. So next time your due in for your Botox prick, do take caution in the number of injections. From now on the film industry should label their guidance ratings with: B for Botox, J for Juvederm and F for Fillers to forewarn patrons of their possible poor acting.
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Thursday, November 06, 2008
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Celebrity Confessions
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Last week Hollywood heard from Courtney Cox and her love/hate relationship with Botox. Today, Dancing with the Stars Alumni Lisa Rinna has opened up about dabbling into Juvederm, Botox and other fillers. This refreshingly honest star said to reporters at In Touch magazine, "We all know everyone does it! We go on Jenny Craig and do all these things to change ourselves, so why can't we get a little filler?"
The 45-year-old celeb also admitted she overdid it with Juvederm. "I saw a picture of myself and thought, 'Uh-oh. You have to be careful. I'm a perfect example of that."
So when you are looking into getting rid of your wrinkles it's important to go to a professional dermatologist and voice your concerns about looking 'too overdone,' always know what you want out of the procedures.
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
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Celebrity Cosmetic Surgery: Lindsay Davenport
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Lindsay Davenport is an Olympic athlete who is known for her appearance in four different Olympics and for her gold medal win in the sport of tennis. She is also a woman in her thirties who has used dermal fillers to look and feel her best when she's in the spotlight and she's not afraid to share that information with the world which is evidenced by the fact that she serves as a spokesperson for the Juverderm injectable gel product.
Davenport says that Juvederm has helped to improve the way that her skin looks, giving it back the natural bounce that she had when she was younger and making her appear closer to the age that she feels rather than the age that she is. Her purpose in becoming a spokesperson for the product has been to share this information with others so that people who look up to her can be educated about the safe and effective use of this product.
Question of the Day: What other olympic athletes are acting as spokespersons for cosmetic surgery products this year?
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