How Long Do Facial Filler and Cosmetic Surgery Results Last?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Dr. David Levens

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When working out your cosmetic procedure schedule, one extremely important factor is the expected length of the results.

While many cosmetic surgeries may provide patients with lifelong results, others are performed with the expectation that they will need to be repeated or updated in a certain amount of time. In some cases, such as with certain dermal fillers, the best results may be achieved by maintaining regular treatment intervals.

Determining Your Re-Treatment or Update Timeline

Major cosmetic surgeries, such as breast lifts, breast augmentations and tummy tucks, often provide satisfactory results for the life of the patient. In fact, the first silicone breast implants are still in place with satisfactory results more than fifty years later. However, the natural aging process may mean that some future revision could become necessary for the best possible results. This is impacted by a number of factors, including genetics, lifestyle, dramatic weight changes and major physical changes such as pregnancy, childbirth and menopause.

With more short-term cosmetic procedures, such as dermal fillers or Botox, injections can be performed every three months to two years. This range depends on the specific type of injection and the way it interacts with your body specifically. One advantage to using repeat treatments is that you become very used to the way that the treatment impacts your body, giving you an advantage when it comes to scheduling these treatments to line up perfectly with major events like weddings and vacations.

During your consultation, you will discuss these various timelines in detail, with projected results that are specifically tailored to your unique situation. Whether undergoing a cosmetic surgery or a facial injection, you will be able to make an excellent estimation of how long your results will last based on the length of previous patients.

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A Guide to the Many Types of Facial Fillers

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Dr. David Levens

cosmetic injections dermal fillersAs the world of cosmetic medicine has changed and advanced over the past twenty years, one of the biggest innovations has been the use of facial fillers to treat lines and wrinkles.

According to an article in Forbes, dermal fillers have risen in popularity by 110% over the past three years. Both men and women seem drawn to their relatively low level of commitment, expense and recovery time. Though results vary for each case, many people who have these dermal fillers experience almost no recovery period, and are able to immediately return to their normal schedules.

Different Dermal Fillers for Different Purposes

These facial fillers come in many different types and brands, which are used for different cases as a result of their unique benefits. Some provide results for a longer period of time, while others are specifically targeted to address individual forms of treatment.

One of the most common types of these dermal fillers is hyaluronic acid fillers, which include a substance that occurs naturally in the body, making it an excellent filler. These hyaluronic acid fillers include Restylane, Perlane, Juvederm and Prevelle Silk.

Other types of dermal fillers include collagen fillers, which are a natural protein substance, particularly useful for filling facial hollows. Calcium hydroxylapatite, which includes Radiesse and Radiance, is another type of popular dermal filler, and is made of microspheres in a water-based gel. Other synthetic types of facial fillers include Polylactic acid and PMMA fillers.

Muscle relaxants such as Botox or Dysport, which each have their own set of benefits and results timeline, are often used with dermal fillers. Discussing your goals and schedule during your consultation will help make sure that you receive the best filler for your situation. For more significant adjustments, a surgical procedure such as a face lift or neck lift may be the best option.

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Arm Lift Procedures Rising Dramatically Following Weight Loss

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Dr. David Levens

As more men and women find themselves achieving dramatic weight loss, the need for body contouring procedures such as the arm lift has risen exponentially.

According to a recent report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, procedures to tighten and tone the upper arm have risen by 4,378% since 2000. This represents a dramatic increase, with only 300 men and women having the procedure in 200, and more than 15,000 last year.

Arm Lift Common After Significant Weight Loss

For those patients who have been working hard to lose weight, excess skin and fat deposits in the arm may serve as a constant reminder of what they have been working so hard to change. For many men and women, their body accumulates extra tissue in the upper arm, giving them the appearance of flabby arms, even when the rest of their body is slimming down.

This was the experience of Natalie Robinson, who was interviewed in the video report. After 36 months of weight loss training, she had lost more than 170 pounds, but still felt that her arms did not represent the major changes she was experiencing elsewhere. For that reason, she decided to have a surgical arm lift, along with thousands of other American men and women and many more internationally.

For those who have lost significant amounts of weight, the arm lift is just one of many procedures that may help to provide a more natural contour to the body as it responds to the weight loss. Other procedures that are popular for this purpose include the tummy tuck, thigh lift and buttock lift. Each body will respond to weight loss in its own way, so those wanting to improve their overall appearance after weight loss should schedule a personal consultation to determine what body contouring procedure is best for their body.

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Giving Mom the Gift of a Cosmetic Procedure

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Dr. David Levens

coral springs mom surgeryWhen it’s hard to find the perfect gift for the perfect mom in your life, many more gift givers are now choosing to give the gift of cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures.

As cosmetic procedures become more mainstream, and discussion of these treatments becomes more common, satisfied customers are more likely than ever before to give these procedures as gifts to their loved ones and friends. This annual holiday celebrating mothers is a perfect opportunity for this kind of gift giving.

Mothers Frequently Choose Injectables, Breast Procedures

With the increasing popularity of these unique gifts, some cosmetic surgeon’s offices have begun encouraging this trend, offering cosmetic surgery specials for Mother’s Day gifts and mothers who schedule procedures around Mother’s Day.

Some of the most popular cosmetic procedures that are given to mothers are non-surgical procedures, such as injectables and various skin treatments. Affordable, fast, and requiring almost no recovery time, injectable treatments like Botox and dermal fillers may be ideal treatments for the busy lifestyles of mothers. These procedures give dramatic results without the larger commitment of surgery. They can also be an excellent option for those who have not used cosmetic procedures before, but have always wanted to get a taste of its possibilities.

Many gift givers will purchase a gift certificate in a certain amount, and then let the recipient pick their chosen procedure. For those who know exactly what the mother in their life is looking for, the financial details may be taken care of beforehand, improving the surprise of the gift experience.

For mothers who are more familiar with the options available through plastic surgery, and have a clear idea of what they are looking for, there are a number of these surgeries that make popular gifts. Popular plastic surgeries chosen by mothers include breast procedures such as a breast lift or breast augmentation, as well as body contouring procedures like tummy tucks and arm lifts.

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