More and more people are asking about Radiesse® and Restylane® with each passing day. As these dermafillers capture increasing attention from not just the media but the scientific community as well, more men and women are starting to consider them as possible answers for their aging skin.

Dermafillers are gel-like substances injected into wrinkles and creases to “fill” or “plump” them from underneath. Dr. Alexander Doan uses Botox, Radiesse, Juvéderm, and Restylane for his patients, four of the most advanced products available today. All are FDA-approved. They are safe, non-animal based fillers that yield remarkable results for hundreds of thousands of men and women each year. They last a four to six months under the skin, safely and gradually absorbed by the body.

The products are especially effective for naso-labial folds (lines between the nose and mouth), “marionette” lines (from the corners of the mouth downward), and the grooves between the eyes and nose. They can also be used to augment cheekbones, plump up lips, and restore a healthy look to faces robbed of fullness by disease.

Dr. Alexander Doan has excellent training, double-board certification, specialization in the face and neck.
Dr. Alexander Doan focuses on facial cosmetic surgery for his area patients. He has helped thousands of people feel much better about their appearance through facial cosmetic surgery and anti-aging treatments.

As we age, our skin loses volume. Once firm and robust, the skin’s foundation gradually breaks down due to a loss of collagen and moisture. It collapses and sinks, leaving us with lines and wrinkles and eventually a gaunt, hollow look. Botox, Radiesse, Juvéderm, and Restylane have been formulated to restore a firm foundation and give you back your youthful fullness.

Radiesse is made of tiny “microspheres” of calcium hydroxylapitite in an injectable gel. The active ingredient is very safe, having been used for many years in orthopedics, neurosurgery, dentistry and other medical fields. The microspheres form a firm foundation under wrinkled skin, allowing it to lie flat and smooth. It’s a versatile product Dr. Alexander Doan uses for both filling and contouring. And it’s long-lasting as well, providing a fresh new look for 12 to15 months or even longer.

Restylane is also a hyaluronic acid-based gel used primarily for wrinkles around the nose and mouth. Exciting news about the product was recently reported by a team of researchers at the University of Michigan Medical School. In an independent study, the scientists found that while it supports the skin by providing volume underneath, the hyaluronic acid also prompts collagen-producing cells called “fibroblasts” to make more collagen. With injections over time, patients can anticipate actual skin improvement. The University of Michigan study focused only on this one product, and it’s certainly possible (though not proven at this time) that other fillers containing hyaluronic acid have the same beneficial effect.

One of the compelling attributes of dermafillers is that they offer instantaneous results. In just a short visit to Dr. Alexander Doan, your face will appear younger and more vibrant than it has in years. And your new look will last a few to many months (some patients benefit from a touch up following their initial treatment). Dr. Alexander Doan may use a topical anesthetic or inject a local anesthetic to numb the area when treating with dermafillers, so discomfort is minimal. Many patients return to their activities immediately, some experience minor bruising or swelling and take a day off to allow it to subside. However, many of our patients visit us at lunch and go back to work the same day. Allow 30 to 45 minutes for these appointments.

Dr. Alexander Doan has excellent training, double-board certification, specialization in the face and neck. Dr. Alexander Doan focuses on facial cosmetic surgery for his area patients. He has helped thousands of people feel much better about their appearance through facial cosmetic surgery and anti-aging treatments.

 

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