The eyes are one of our most expressive features. In a perfect world, they’d stay looking young forever. Unfortunately, the eyes are often one of the first areas of the face to show signs of aging. This can include sagging skin, lower eyelid bags, droopy upper eyelids, wrinkles, and changes in expression. It’s a frustrating experience… [Read More]
Dermal Fillers Articles
Options That Work Well With Facial Rejuvenation Treatment
Facelift surgery remains among the top cosmetic procedures for men and women with over 125,000 facelifts performed last year. Facial rejuvenation from a facelift can remove up to 10-15 years off your appearance and make your entire appearance look healthier. While this procedure is capable of doing amazing things for your face, it is also… [Read More]
Five Ways Fillers Can Be More Beneficial Than Surgery
1.) Fillers Have Multiple Applications Your face ages in different ways in different areas. You might experience volume loss around your cheeks, but you also might see it around your chin or your eyes. Wrinkles can appear around your eyes, but they can also appear around your mouth and forehead. Not to mention your skin… [Read More]
Dermal Fillers Were the Most Popular Cosmetic Procedure in 2014
Earlier this year the American Society of Plastic Surgeons released their annual report of plastic surgery stats collected from doctors all across the country. Unsurprisingly, dermal fillers were far and away the most popular procedure for the entire year, including surgical and nonsurgical procedures, male and female patients, and reconstructive surgery. Botulinum toxin injections, like… [Read More]
Facial Contouring With Dermal Fillers and Implants
Patients have surgical and nonsurgical options when it comes to adding volume to specific areas of the face. The chin, cheeks, and jaw are prominent facial features that may need contour and definition to keep you looking younger. For many patients adding back volume lost to aging, or creating better contours, can have dramatic results…. [Read More]
Extend Your Facelift Results With Injectable Dermal Fillers
There is no such thing as a procedure that can stop and reverse the aging process, but facial plastic surgery can come pretty close with surgeries that turn back the hands of time. A facelift can make a patient look up to 10 years younger, but those terrific results won’t last forever. In a decade… [Read More]
Choosing the Right Dermal Filler
If you’re looking for a non-surgical way to smooth the skin and remove wrinkles and fine lines there is no better way than with injectable dermal fillers. But with so many different fillers currently available, knowing which one is right for you can be difficult. This issue becomes easier when you consult with a knowledgeable… [Read More]
The Biggest Benefits of Filler Injections
Have you been ramping up your wrinkle cream budget lately? Have you been disappointed with the results? When it’s time to trade in the jars and tubes for a nonsurgical anti-aging technique that really works, most men and women turn to injectable treatments. Filler injections in particular can provide patients with tremendous benefits, including the… [Read More]
Patient asks if an under eye dermal filler can be removed?
Dear Dr. Bustillo, I had filler placed under my eyes several months ago and I feel that it’s actually made my eyes look worse. They have this swollen look to them. Can I have the filler removed? Madeline Dear Madeline, I am going to assume that you had the filler placed by a reputable physician… [Read More]
Do all injectable fillers last about the same time…
I’ve had a hard time finding out how long the results of Dysport last. How long can I expect injections to last? Answer: Dysport injections last about as much as Botox injections do. The average is about 4 months.