Putting Your Best Face Forward
What’s New (and what really works) in the World of Aesthetics
From a relaxing facial to cosmetic surgery, there are lots of options to consider when you decide you want to feel and look your very best. The winter months are a great time to consider these services and procedures since minimal sun exposure ensures longer- lasting results.
Q: What can I do about those tiny lines around my lips?
A: Restylane® and other dermal fillers can plump up the skin bordering your lips to minimize the appearance of fine lines. The results last 4-6 months with very little down time. The procedure provides immediate results.
-Autologous fat injections into the lips are another option. This procedure involves removing your own body fat and then injecting it into the lip area. The results last longer than restylane and other dermal fillers. Patients may experience some post-procedure swelling.
A microlaser peel to the entire face or limited to the mouth area will also decrease fine lines and wrinkles. This procedure provides longer lasting results than the options described above. Some patients may experience approximately 5-7 days of facial redness and swelling.
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Putting Your Best Face Forward
Kenton Schoonover, MD FACS
Originally published in WOMEN’S FOCUS MAGAZINE
Jan/Feb 2005
(Granted permission for reprint).
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