Glossary

CosmoPlast/CosmoDerm is human bio-engineered collagen that has recently been approved by the FDA for correction of scars and wrinkles. The product has been completely developed and grown in the laboratory and has minimal risks, is biodegradable and effective. Both CosmoDerm and CosmoPlast are made f ...Continue Reading

In the last 2 decades, cosmetic plastic surgery has made a lot of advances when it comes to the treatment of skin defects. In the past, skin wrinkles, scars and facial deformities were never treated and one had to live with the poor cosmesis. However, today we have a range of soft tissue fillers whi ...Continue Reading

Finally there is something to hide and rid the facial wrinkles and make you look younger. What is collagen? Collagen, a naturally occurring protein, is a major component of the body's make up and plays a vital role in providing structural support to skin. Collagen injections have been widely used fo ...Continue Reading

Restylane is a relatively newer and safer cosmetic dermal filler that can help restore body volume and add fullness to the skin. Because of this property, it is widely used to treat and correct wrinkles on the face. The short term results reveal that Restylane produces good results for the treatment ...Continue Reading

Radiesse is another type of soft tissue filler and perhaps the longest lasting of all available dermal fillers. The chemical is often used to fill up large skin defects in the face and helps reverse the deep lines, wrinkles and skin creases.Radiesse is made of unique calcium microspheres that are su ...Continue Reading

In the last few years there have been a number of dermal fillers manufactured. The availability of so many such products should indicate that the ideal product for skin augmentation is still not available. Captique is a relatively newer, non-animal chemical that resembles hyaluronic acid. Being non- ...Continue Reading

Wrinkles are part of aging and no one is immune from them. Most individuals age gracefully with a few wrinkles but a few of us develop wrinkles much earlier than expected. Some of the factors that prematurely cause aging can not be altered but there are some preventive measures to minimize wrinkle f ...Continue Reading

There are many injectable substances available today to treat wrinkles. These dermal or soft tissue fillers can be used to treat- deep wrinkles- depression under the eyes- lip enhancements- Acne scars.There is no perfect or ideal dermal filler. The majority of the natural body fillers are temporary. ...Continue Reading

The search for the ideal dermal filler has led to the development of ArteFill. This semi permanent dermal filler has been widely used in Europe and has only just been approved for use in the USA. It has been recommended for use in the treatment of wrinkles and lines.ArteFill is made up of a combinat ...Continue Reading

If you were to take a close look at your skin and see many small dots on the surface, those would be indications of large pores. The skin is an organ, and through the pores it breathes. When pores are large, they have an increased chance of them becoming clogged, which can result in such skin proble ...Continue Reading