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furrowing the brows and raising the eyebrows repeatedly combined
with chronic sun exposure leads to wrinkling of the forehead
and crows feet areas. One technique to soften the appearance
of the wrinkles and diminish their progression is to treat
the areas with injections of Botox®. Botox® is botulinum toxin
which paralyzes the mobility of the injected muscles temporarily
by blocking the receptors. Over time (3 -4 months although
results vary) recovery occurs and mobility returns. Although
variable, repeat injections can lead to longer periods of
time before recovery occurs and less complete return of mobility.
Injections are performed in small increments in the desired
locations with minimal localized risks.
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full or pouty lip is often associated with a more sensual
or youthful appearance. A variety of techniques are available
to enlarge the lips. The technique chose depends on the current size and shape of the lips with the final decision based on the longevity of the results, the downtime and the risks. Augmentation materials such as fillers may be used off-label in the lips and these include Restylane® and Juvèderm™ which are temporary with variable longevity. A patient's fat may also be used with the advantage that longer term results may be achieved although this often requires repeat treatments before the final results are achieved. Permanent procedures may be chosen in certain patients and include surgical advancements along the lip line and elevation at the base of the nose. A new saline filled implant, Verafil™ is also available for off label use to provide permanent augmentation which is reversible.
Before
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Patient
1 front view
*Lip Implants |
Patient 1 side view
*Lip Implants |
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Patient
2 front view
*Filled in lips and corners of the mouth
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Patient
3 front view
*Filled in lips and corners of the mouth |
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Scottsdale
7425 East Shea Blvd. Suite 105
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
480.596.6886
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