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Botox - Collagen - Restylane - Boston - Massachusetts
About
Botox
Botox
is a highly purified protein which may be injected
into certain facid muscles to relax them. This
reduces or eliminates the active creases which
are caused by muscle contraction. It does not
eliminate deep passive lines or folds. Passive
creases may be filled in using Collagen or Restylane
at the same session. Botox has become the state-of-the-art
treatment for unappealing forehead wrinkles, frown
lines between the eyebrows and crows feet.
We
know that repetitive motion or contraction of
the underlying muscles causes facial creases.
However, with the use of Botox, we can promote
weakness in these muscles so that they produce
fewer contractions, thereby reducing fine lines
and wrinkles. Although this procedure is not a
permanent solution to this problem, its effects
may last up to four months (or longer). Important
to note, is that it is a relatively simple, quick
and nearly painless procedure. Most patients are
extremely satisfied with the results and experience
very few unfavorable side effects. No preliminary
skin test is required so Botox may be used at
your first office visit.
About
Collagen
Collagen
is actually part of the natural support structure
of your skin. Wrinkles form when this natural
collagen thins. This loss is mostly a factor of
aging, but sun exposure, smoking, health, heredity
and lifestyle also play roles. Without enough
collagen, wrinkles and lines start to form wherever
the skin moves. Collagen therapy replenishes the
skin's collagen layer, smoothing lines and wrinkles,
and adding definition to lip border from the inside
out. Results are immediate and is used often to
fill in facial folds and creases and to make the
lips fuller and more attractive.
Four
injectable collagen products are available(Zyplast,
Zyderm, cosmoplast and cosmoderm). Zyplast and
Zyderm are animal derived so a preliminary skin
test in the forearm skin is required to detect
the occasional allergy. Cosmoderm and CosmoPlast
are human derived so no skin test is necessary.
CosmoPlast
and Zyplast collagen are natural product are injected
just under the surface of the skin. Like your
own collagen, your body eventually absorbs this
collagen so ongoing treatments are necessary to
maintain results. If you discontinue treatments,
the new collagen is simply reabsorbed and your
face gradually returns to its natural contours.
Most
people return to work the same day. People absorb
collagen at varying rates, but treatments generally
last 3-6 months.
Dr.
Davidson acted as a clinical investigator for
the Collagen Corporation before the product was
released for general use by other physicians.
Accordingly, Dr. Davidson has a great deal of
experience with this product.
About
Restylane
Restylane
is a biodegradable gel based on hyaluronic acid,
a natural substance which is already found in
your skin and joint fluid. Restylane is used for
filling in facial folds and wrinkles and for lip
enhancement and enlargement and is an alternative
to Zyplast and CosmoPlast.
Because
no skin test is required, Restylane may be injected
at your first visit to Dr. Davidson's office resulting
in an immediate improvement. Typically, Restylane
lasts 6-12 months, although the duration varies
from one patient to another.
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