Category Archives: Juvederm

Wrinkle Relief without Botox?

Dr. Bonnie Marting

Every now and then I’ll get asked if wrinkle removal around the eyes is possible without using Botox. They want the lines to disappear but for whatever reason they don’t want to use Botox or Dysport.

This is a good question, though the answer is a bit tougher. See, the beauty of Botox and Dysport is they work by stopping the muscle movement that causes the wrinkles to appear. If you don’t stop or at least minimize that movement, the lines will continue to form. And as we age, our skin loses our hydrating body lubrication (hyaluronic acid) that allows our skin to literally slide over our muscles. When that liquid is gone, the skin begins to adhere and actually cling to the muscle underneath. That is what causes our skin to look wrinkled- it has actually taken on the shape of the contracted muscle.
This is most obvious on our foreheads, around the eyes, and on the chin.

So if you want to see a reduction in the wrinkled appearance on your face, certain changes must occur. First, a product to increase new skin production is essential. Most of us have heard of Retin-A by now. Retinoids like Retin-A and Tazorac speed up this process and increase your skin’s depth. Many people think it thins. That’s a misconception -it thins the epidermis but thickens the actual skin depth. Imagine your bed is made of sticks and straw all woven together to create a mattress. Now which would you rather have lying over that mattress?- a thin flimsy sheet that shows every stick and straw poking underneath it or a fat downy comforter which floats above the mattress, not giving way to the sticks and straws underneath? I liken our skin and faces to that. When it comes to our skin, thicker is better!

Other great items to use with Retinoids are Apha-hydroxy acids and micro- dermabraisions. These three things coupled with good nutrition contribute to better skin. You may find the most difficult part in battling wrinkles is not in getting treatments or buying products, but in actually training yourself to make less animated movements with your face. The more expressive your face, the more wrinkles you’re likely to develop. (I should do a self-help seminar for Mimes. I bet they get lots of wrinkles!)

Another thing to note is how fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm can help facial lines. These aren’t great for fixing crow’s feet but they are super for the vertical lines (Angry 11′s) that crop up between your eyes.

I hope I’ve answered your question on ways to reduce eye wrinkles without Botox. But I do hope you’ll consider the significant difference these products are making in facial rejuvenation today. It’s because they work. Regardless of the route you take to combat those wrinkles, take good care of your skin and you’ll look beautiful naturally, with or without them.

Beautiful Lips without Surgery!

Dr. Bonnie Marting

If we’re brutally honest with ourselves, most of us were not blessed with naturally full, gorgeous lips like the ones adoring Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johanssen. And the worst part is, as we age- lips only get thinner. So, what’s a girl to do? Most people, especially men, are fascinated by lips. The mouth historically has been associated with sexuality and reproduction. In early Egyptian records it’s been reported that Cleopatra wore bright colored lipstick to entice Julius Caesar with her red luscious lips. Times haven’t really changed much since then.

Lips come in all shapes and sizes. Following our teen years, our lips begin to lose their fullness and volume. This depletion continues throughout adulthood, until depending on our age- we can be left with mere lines adorning our faces.

Thankfully we can alter this process and re-create the youthful full lips we had as a teenager. The best time to alter this is when the volume loss begins. As in the picture below, a more pronounced Cupid’s bow was immediately achieved with Restylane.

You can also acquire more upturned corners, and a fuller pout on the bottom lip (commonly referred to as a bee sting).

Both Juvederm and Restylane (the preferred fillers for lips) are products made of hyaluronic acid. This is something your body already naturally contains. A gel form of this hyaluronic substance is injected into the lips and because the body recognizes the material, it absorbs it and allows it to remain for an extended period of time. A treatment may last from 6 months to a year.

Should you try it? If you want fuller lips and a more pronounced shape, I say definitely yes. But please make sure you find a skilled injector and ask to see the before and after pictures of previous patients. You want confidence in knowing they can place the Restylane or Juvederm precisely to give you the look you desire.

What should you not try? I don’t recommend implants or injectable silicone. I strongly advise you to stay away from both of these options. You only need to look in a fashion magazine to see some real Celebrity horror shows who have received lip implants and silicone. The possibility of ending up with duckbills is real. And if it’s done wrong, it might not be easy (or even possible) to remove.

Most importantly, ask yourself if you’d like to have a fuller pout and pucker. If so, give it a try. It’s easy, fast and relatively painless. You will see the results immediately! And that isn’t lip service. That’s a fact!

Juvederm is Awesome for Beautiful Lips

Juvederm Can Make You Go From Good To WOW!

Dr. Bonnie Marting

If you want fuller, plumper, sexier lips, Juvederm ® is one of the smoothest fillers available today. And in the hands of a capable, trained medical practitioner, you can achieve beautiful fuller lips. The best part is how Juvederm ® can make your lips plumper while still remaining soft. Here in Palm Beach it’s become the most popular lip filler.

If you’ve not heard of Juvederm® yet, you will. It’s made by Allergan, the parent company of Botox® cosmetic.

A patient of mine, who had beautiful lips to begin with, desired a gentle lip enhancement. She wanted them to be a bit more full in appearance, but leave her natural-looking. We’ve all seen the celebrity shots of women who’ve had it overdone and end up looking like a trout! Ladies, that is not a good, natural look- Don’t let someone do that to you!

But this use of Juvederm® is exactly what my patient longed for. With a gentle enhancement, you can see how a little goes a long way. Now her lips look fuller and sexier, and it fits her face without appearing overly-done

Fillers Are The Magic Potion for Aging

Dr. Bonnie Marting

Enhancing, erasing, and eliminating are just a few of the many wonders that can be achieved with the right Filler. This is isn’t your mom’s collagen filler from the 80′s- they’re new and improved, and you won’t believe your eyes, or your lips, or your forehead….

Fillers have certainly grown up since the 80′s. And while some practitioners may still use some form of the collagen previously used in past generations, there have been enormous improvements since then. I recommend using the latest, newest fillers, because quite frankly, they build better and last longer. You can use them to fill tiny indentations that are hardly noticeable, or use them to build back lost volume in your entire face. You’ll look younger and it works fast!

So what are the names of these new magic potions?

Evolence®, Restylane® Perlane® and Juvederm® are topping the charts along with Sculptra®.
So what can these Fillers do exactly?

They can:
” Enhance a specific area, like your lips.
” Make subtle, yet important changes to increase facial volume.
” Erase those tiny lines around the mouth or eyes.
” Eliminate creases in the eyebrow area
” Make wrinkles disappear

Wow, you are probably saying. If it can do all that, where can I get some of this?

Your local Cosmetic medical practice, dermatologist or trained practitioner is who I’d recommend talking to.

But first, let me caution you about using the correct filler for your needs! Whenever you are speaking with someone, please remember that the skill of the practitioner with that particular filler is the single most important part of the equation. If you have someone who is not trained to insert it correctly, you may end up with a bulge or line where you didn’t want it. Sometimes, an enhanced blue area can even show up if it’s done improperly.

Each brand and product has a specific formulation to achieve it’s goals. There are slight differences between Sculptra®, Juvederm®, Evolence® and the others, resulting in different molecule sizes. Some, like Sculptra®, not only fill in the problem area, but can increase your body’s collagen growth at the same time. This is a great thing, because it will produce a longer lasting result.

In my practice, I evaluate each person carefully, seeing exactly what they need, before recommending a filler. A good practitioner will take the depth of the facial structure, the muscle tone, the speed of result desired, and many other factors into play before choosing the perfect fit for you.
That being said, if you have a capable practictioner injecting your filler, you should receive beautiful, predictable results.

So remember this when you schedule your appointment. You don’t want to just get a filler, you want the filler that is made specifically for your needs injected by a skilled professional!

Botox® or Filler? Which is best?

Dr. Bonnie Marting

To many people, the difference between Botox and a facial filler is hard to grasp, and may even think facial fillers are one and the same.

Watch this short video where I’ll explain the differences between a neuro-muscular relaxant like Botox® and Dysport® and why they should be administered to some parts of the face but not others. Then I’ll explain how the popular fillers like Juvederm®, Evolence® and Sculptra® work on those other areas, giving you volume.

Together, the careful application of using Botox® or Dysport® along with a filler will enhance the results you are looking for.

Fillers Erase Years Fast!

Dr. Bonnie Marting

If you’re like most women who look in the mirror noticing a more tired and drawn apperance, then I’ve got great news for you. There are ways to bring back the rounded cheeks, fuller mouth, and youthful glow that you’ve been missing.
As we age, we lose the collagen, bone, and facial volume that helped give our skin its’ young appearance. But with the passage of time, the skin begins to sag, the area under our eyes and around our cheekbones grow more prominent, and soon we’re looking at a much thinner, drained, saggy reflection.
The good news is we can restore much of our glory days with the help of fillers. In this video, I’ll explain why our facial volume erodes over time, and how correctly administered amounts of fillers can help us regain the plumper, youthful version of our former self.

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