There are so many different types of fillers in the Juvederm family it can sometimes be overwhelming for patients to understand the differences between them all. At Utah Facial Plastics, our experienced and knowledgeable providers are able to recommend the best filler to enhance your natural features. It’s helpful to familiarize yourself with the different […]
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What does Botox do? Botox, Dysport, Xeomin and Jeauveau are all neuromodulators. They’re all very similar, just produced by different manufacturers with some slight variations. Botox, and others like its kind, work by temporarily relaxing muscle activity, not allowing the injected muscle to contract. This decreased movement allows the wrinkles to relax and soften. What
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If you haven’t already heard about the new neurotoxin, Jeaveau, you likely will at some point under the hashtag #newtox on social media. Jeaveau comes from the french word “nouveau”, which mean “new” or “modern”, and just went on sale for purchase by qualified practitioners around the country this past week. Jeaveau was FDA approved
Filler Fatigue Defined Filler fatigue is a term associated with the repeated use of filler injections over an extended period of time. Filler fatigue is described as filling a brand new balloon with as much air as possible, releasing the air, refilling the balloon once more and releasing the air again. In the end, the
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Patients in their early 40’s are often just beginning to notice signs of aging they’d like to address when they first come to Utah Facial Plastics. As we age, our skin becomes thinner, drier and the cell turnover process in the skin slows down. Patients in their 40’s also start to experience changes in their
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Considering cosmetic filler for the first time may seem a little overwhelming but these 5 tips from Utah Facial Plastics will make your experience much more comfortable and enjoyable. When filler is injected by the right provider, it can really enhance ones natural beauty. Our providers strive for safe, subtle results that are not obvious
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Fillers are used to rejuvenate more than just your cheeks and lips. We have Alfie Symes and Jeanna Wilkerson here, both expert injectors at Utah Facial Plastics, to discuss some surprising uses for dermal fillers. Hollow Temples Temple hollowing is common with aging and also for highly active individuals who may lose that volume over
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Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) based filler which is very different than other fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane, that are primarily made of hyaluronic acid. The difference between the types of injectables is that HA products “fill” while Sculptra “stimulates”. The Poly-L-lactic acid in Sculptra stimulates a patients own collagen to reduce the
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Although filler complications are very rare, they are also very real. First and foremost, make sure you are seeing a licensed, well qualified medical professional with a lot of experience and training for any injectable treatment. Unfortunately, many of the complications happen in the hands of inexperienced injector. Minor Complications Most minor complications can be
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Fillers such as Juvederm and Restylane are popular fillers that have been on the market for several years. New fillers are on the horizon…how are these future fillers going to be different? What are Fillers Made Of? The number one active ingredient that most fillers contain is hyaluronic acid (HA). Hyaluronic acid helps hydrate and
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