The use of cannula for facial enhancement has been quite popular in Europe for several years and now has become favored in the United States. The blunt tip provides a great number of advantages and is an alternative to sharp tipped needles.
Cannula is a small, blunt and flexible needle, it simplifies the filler injection process by requiring fewer punctures, it has the ability to cover a greater area in a single treatment. One or two entry points with the cannula can fill approximately half of a patient’s face, versus the sharp tip needle which requires multiple penetrations and covers less area.
This alone, reduces the length of the procedure as well as the discomfort and potential trauma associated with it. Patients experience less bleeding, swelling and bruising at the injection sites as the blunt tip of the cannula pushes the blood vessels aside instead of puncturing them, decreasing the downtime significantly. Patients are able to return to normal activities almost immediately.
Cosmetic Filler Injections Dermasculpt ® microcannulas are used to administer facial fillers, such as Restylane®, Juvederm®, Perlane®, Radiesse® and Sculptra® to alleviate patient discomfort and maximize results. Dermasculpt® is being credited as the most important innovation in the field since the invention of the HA fillers. The mechanical stimulation of fibroblast generates new collagen which is triggered by the Dermasculpt® microcannula’s back and forth motion. It allows the practitioner to literally sculpt the skin, recreating volume and erasing wrinkles and folds.
The main benefits of using Dermasculpt® microcannulas are: • virtually no bruising • considerably less pain • single point of entry for wider coverage • production of new collagen Contact Age Perfectly for your appointment!
Just like in the rest of our face, our earlobes age. Sometimes wearing large or heavy earrings can cause the earlobes to tear and stretch. The skin also gets thinner adding to the wrinkling effect.
Some women start to feel self conscious about that. A quick and painless fix to earlobe wrinkles is to inject a little bit of filler into them. This immediately re-inflates the earlobes to their more youthful appearance and shape. The results are instantaneous and can last for up to one year.
The first injectable substance that the FDA has approved to treat submental fat, Kybella is designed to dissolve stubborn under-the-chin fat. Kybella is deoxycholic acid, a fat-absorbing substance found in our bodies naturally. When injected, it destroys fat cells under the chin, leaving the skin substantially tighter and the jaw more contoured.
More than 20 studies, with thousands of patients, have showed that almost 70 percent noted both physical and emotional improvement after treatment. “It disrupts the fat cell,” said Dr. Derek Jones, who gave Kythera’s presentation to the FDA in March. “When it disappears, it disappears permanently.”
For best results, patients should commit to about two to six treatments. Side effects include bruising, swelling and temporary numbness. Each treatment session should be spaced no less than 1 month apart. The number of injections and the number of treatments is tailored to the individual patient’s submental fat distribution and treatment goals.
Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Arthur Swift explains the difference between Juvéderm Voluma, one of the new fillers on the market, and the original Juvederm. Juvéderm Voluma is a hyaluronic acid. It is ideal for cheek recontouring because of its ability to create the ‘OG’ curve, a nice and smooth curve on the cheek,” explains Dr. Swift.
Juvéderm Voluma differs from the original Juverderm and other hyaluronic acids because it is developed with a short chain of hyaluronic acids. “The short chain makes it very tightly compact, so it won’t swell like other products tend to. It has an amazing ability to lift tissue, so it is more of a lifter than a voluma,” explains Dr. Swift. Juvéderm Voluma is produced by Allergan, a Premier Partner of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Fillers are a type of minimally invasive aesthetic medicine used to add volume, alter the contours of the face, and fill in wrinkles. Common areas to inject fillers are in the face, neck, and hands, resulting in a fuller, smoother and more youthful appearance. Dermal fillers are among the most popular aesthetic procedures because they carry immediate results, very few risks and little recovery time.
When to Consider Fillers
If you have deep lines around the eyes, brow or mouth
If you would like to change the contours of your jaw or lips
If you are interested in a minimally invasive procedure
Grinding your teeth, known medically as Bruxism, can cause significant tooth wear if it is severe, and can sometimes damage dental restorations such as crowns and fillings. Described as the excessive grinding of the teeth and/or excessive clenching of the jaw, It is a common problem, occurring in 8–31% of the general population. Several symptoms are commonly associated with bruxism, including hypersensitive teeth, aching jaw muscles, and headaches. Or, It may cause minimal symptoms, and therefore people may not be aware of the condition.
The exact cause of sleep bruxism is not known, however, it has been found to be associated with several factors such as daytime stress, anxiety, obstructive sleep apnea, loud snoring, heavy alcohol use, caffeine, smoking, and certain antidepressant drugs.
Botox an Ideal treatment Option
According to the American Academy of Facial Aesthetics , “Botox has proven to be an ideal treatment option for targeting and treating excessive muscle activity and spasticity. Many other treatments, such as anti-inflammatory medications and dental devices, do not address the source of the problem. Although dental devices can successfully protect teeth from damage at night for bruxism sufferers, they are ineffective in stopping the painful side effects of teeth grinding.”
