Category Archives: Injectable Fillers

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Should I Get BOTOX® or Fillers? Take Our Quiz!

Cosmetic injectables such as BOTOX and dermal fillers share the distinction of being the most popular aesthetic treatments performed worldwide. There is little doubt that when you choose an expert injector, the results of either procedure are excellent. If you’re trying to decide between these 2 options, understanding the distinctions between them becomes essential. BOTOX …

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BOTOX® vs. Dysport®& JUVÉDERM® vs. Sculptra®: What’s the Difference?

Injectables remain the most popular cosmetic treatments performed in the world, and there is no sign of that changing. Patients get injections of BOTOX and dermal fillers at our Boston practice virtually every day. Despite the popularity of fillers and BOTOX, many people considering these treatments aren't sure which option is right for them. Adding …

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BOTOX® vs. Fillers: Which Is Right for You?

When considering injectable treatments, patients in my Boston-area practice often aren’t sure if their needs would be better addressed with BOTOX, which relaxes muscles, or dermal fillers, which provide volume under the skin. I often hear some debate about which approach is truly the “best” for treating age-related concerns like lines and wrinkles. In reality, …

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All Your Lip Filler Questions Answered

Lips are typically a face’s defining feature. In turn, lip fillers are among the most requested cosmetic procedures. Despite the relatively small portion lips are to one’s face, they have a significant impact on a person’s overall appearance.  As we age, our lips undergo dramatic changes, resulting in thinner lips and loss of structure. Lip …

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A More Lifted You With Voluma

Juvederm Voluma™ XC is an injectable filler recently approved by the FDA and it has this plastic surgeon's stamp of approval. I've been using it in my Boston office with very happy patients.  Voluma is the first and only filler approved to temporarily correct age-related volume loss in the cheek.  I've found that by subtly augmenting the …

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My Thoughts on the "Liquid Rhinoplasty"

The uses for injectable fillers continues to grow.  Initially relegated to areas like the "parentheses" around the mouth, they now are increasingly used in Food and Drug Administration off-label methods throughout out the face.  This includes their use in the nose. Before undergoing treatment the patient is anesthetized with a topical to maximize comfort.  I'll …

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