Restylane, Juvederm, and Perlane are names of cosmetic injectable fillers.  These products are also known as hyaluronic acid fillers or HA for Hyaluronic Acid, which is a natural substance found in all of our bodies and is responsible for lubricating joints.  These products are manufactured in a synthetic form for the use of facial cosmetic enhancement.  These fillers work by filling lines, wrinkles, and restoring volume in areas such as the tear trough (the hollows of the eyes), lips, laugh lines, hollows of the cheeks, the chin and jawline, and much more.  Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane not only fill areas immediately, but they also attract water to the area over the several weeks after injection.

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These products are extremely safe and are used not only by millions in the United States but in other countries as well.  They also have a proven safety record with very little risk for allergic reaction which makes HA's much safer than collagen and silicone.

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Los Angeles Restylane Injections by Celibre Medical.  More before and after pictures at www.celibre.com/restylaneba.aspx.

At Celibre, we offer Restylane, Juvederm, and Perlane.  Restylane & Juvederm are produced by two different manufacturers but have very similar benefits.  Both are considered non-permanent and generally last approximately 3-4 months.  Although the manufacturer of Juvederm (Allergan) has received FDA approval to state that Juvederm may last up to one full year, most practitioners will tell you that this is not typical.  We are pleased with the ease of the product when shaping the face.  Perlane is similar to Restylane & Juvederm but is a longer lasting filler.  Because Perlane uses larger particles in its product, it is designed for deeper folds and is placed at a different depth within the tissue for optimal results and a natural filling effect.   

The use of Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane has increased dramatically over the past several years as consumers discover the value of shaping the face to achieve dramatic improvement in the appearance of folds and wrinkles.  When considering treatments, be certain to choose a practitioner that listens to your goals and involves you in the educational process and treatment plan.

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The term "facial rejuvenation" is becoming more popular because there are so many treatments being offered that claim to offer this.  Rejuvenation of the face invovles texture improvement, resolution of facial discoloration (brown/red), pore size reduction, skin tightening, and improvement of fine lines and wrinkles.  The practice of aesthetics allows for all of these concerns to be addressed without undergoing a traditional surgical procedure.  There is the concept of the Three R's that capture the goals of rejuvenation:  Relaxing, Refilling, and Resurfacing. 

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Relaxing hyperactive muscles with the use of Botox Cosmetic will soften fine lines/wrinkles if not resolving them completely.   It is the repetitive contraction of facial muscles that create wrinkles to the eye area, around the mouth, the forehead, and between the eyebrows (frown lines).  Botox Cosmetic is also used to soften a "pebble chin" or to correct a mouth frown wherein the corners of the mouth are turned down.  Undergoing rejuvenation with other modalities is a step forward but unless the underlying problem that is leading to wrinkles is corrected (ex: muscle activity) one may not see long-term results.

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Facial rejuvenation using laser and injection treatments.  Los Angeles Laser Resurfacing for facial rejuvenation.

Refilling deep wrinkles and folds of the face using hyaluronic acid fillers (ex: Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane) is an excellent way to resolve the deeper lines that cannot be resolved with Botox.  The most common area wherein fillers are used is the nasolabial folds which are referred to as laugh or smile lines.  Fillers work by adding volume in a very natural, appealing way.  Fillers are used to augment and define the mouth area, add support and smoothing to the lower mouth and chin area (marionette lines), and to add volume to the hallow areas of the cheeks.  The concept with fillers is to focus on shaping the face rather than just filling lines and wrinkles.  Oftentimes as we age, we see the mid-face area change.  The common complaint is "my face is falling!"   By restoring volume to the upper cheeks and filling the tear trough area (area below lower lid and orbital rim), the shape of the mid-face is improved to a more youthful appearance.  The outcome is subtle yet appealing.

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Laser Resurfacing and facial rejuvenation refers to improving the texture and pigmentation (color) of the skin by using lasers, chemical peels, appropriate skin care products, etc.  In our practice, we utilize the Erbium MicroLaserPeel which works by removing the outermost layer of the skin while stimulating collagen remodeling in the dermis below the surface of the skin.   Although there are many, many modalities that are being offered that claim to achieve these goals, we have found that the Erbium MicroLaserPeel is "tried and true" with consistent, predictable outcomes.  We also utilize non-ablative lasers (no downtime involved) that are efficient in addressing pigmentation concerns as well as stimulating collagen remodeling.

There is no one particular treatment plan that is appropriate for all.  We believe that the best treatment plan is one that sets realistic expectations, attempts to over-deliver on those expectations, is mindful of the patient's goals, concerns, and lifestyle.  Not all patients are candidates for a traditional face lift when the issue is restoring volume.  For the same reason, the above modalities may not be effective if the patient presents with much laxity (sagging) of the skin and would be best served with surgical intervention.  However, it is always in one's best interest to know what their options are while doing their research.  http://www.celibre.com/wrinkles.aspx or http://www.celibre.com/sunspots.aspx.

The difference between Botox Cosmetic and Restylane is a very common question in our practice.  Consumers hear these names often but aren't sure how the two products are used.  Botox Cosmetic and Restylane are brand names.  Besides Restylane, there are many other fillers such as Juvederm, Perlane, Sculptra etc.  Botox Cosmetic is a product designed to temporarily relax specific muscles in the face to prevent or help resolve existing lines and wrinkles.  This is a very safe product with an excellent safety record.  Although Botox addresses fine lines and wrinkles, it does not add volume such as fillers. 

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Fillers (Restylane, Juvederm, etc) are hyaluronic acid products that work by attracting water to the area to enhance volumization. Hyaluronic Acid is found in all of our bodies and is a very safe, natural product found in all living cells. Hyaluronic acid has the ability to absorb 1,000 times it's weight in water, which is why these products are so effective at providing volume to the face.  Fillers work well to add volume and definition to the mouth, cheeks, tear trough area (under the eyes), the laugh lines (nasolabial folds), and even to enhance shaping around the chin and corners of the mouth.  Often, Botox works well to relax the muscle that is causing deep furrows between the eyebrows (glabella area) but will not affect changes to very deep, older folds.  When this happens, these wrinkles are referred to as static creases.  This condition is then addressed by adding a small amount of a filler to fill in these folds.  The results are often dramatic and a pleasing cosmetic result.  By combining both modalities (Botox Cosmetic, Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane) patients are able to achieve a very natural, appealing outcome.  http://www.celibre.com/wrinkles.aspx.