Dermal: Dermal fillers just aren't used for wrinkles; they can be used to fill in facial scars from acne.
Answered 8/1/2019
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There: There is no way to permanently fill a wrinkle. Wrinkles deepen, and correction needs to be updated.
Answered 9/15/2013
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Not: Not a replacement for a facelift, but a great compliment.
Answered 9/15/2013
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One: One of the substances used in common fillers is also found in rooster coombs.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Not: Not all brands have the same long term effects and results.
Answered 12/5/2013
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Some: Some dermal fillers like Radiesse and sculptra stimulate collagen as they are broken down.
Answered 6/30/2014
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They: Myth: they are a good substitute for a facelift.
Answered 9/16/2013
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Not: Not all the same: there are a variety of products which accomplish different results.
Answered 11/14/2013
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Myth:: Myth: fillers make you look unnatural. Reality: proper filler use enhances and improves subtly.
Answered 10/10/2013
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Filling: Filling the temporal hollows can improve the appearance of the entire face.
Answered 5/25/2013
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Fillers: Fillers do not suddenly disappear, they degrade gradually, you will know when its time for more.
Answered 10/30/2014
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The: The volume filled with a dermal filler corrects the volume lost by aging.
Answered 5/20/2013
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Many: Many contain hyaluronic acid which also naturally occurs in the human body.
Answered 10/11/2017
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Allergies: Allergies to commonly used dermal fillers is extremely rare these days.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Smile: Smile lines (paretheses) are a symptom of volume loss above, in the temples, cheeks and near ears.
Answered 10/4/2013
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Dermal: Dermal fillers are safe and effective to fill lips, cheek folds and wrinkles around the mouth!
Answered 1/22/2014
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They: They are temporary and must be repeated and maintained over your lifetime.
Answered 11/22/2013
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Many: Many dermal fillers maintain their effectiveness for a minimum of one year or more.
Answered 6/30/2013
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Dermal: Myth: dermal fillers eliminate all fine lines and wrinkles.
Answered 9/29/2013
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Patients: Patients are concerned about looking fake or getting too much filler. Subtle results are possible.
Answered 7/8/2013
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Sunlight's: Sunlight's uva radiation causes 70% of skin aging. Wear uva-sunblock.
Answered 8/12/2016
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Some: Some people think they are very painful. You can have a topical anesthetic applied to decrease pain.
Answered 4/12/2014
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Light: Light pressure after the doctor injects you will keep you from bruising.
Answered 12/29/2013
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Belotero: Belotero is my favorite filler for the tear trough area.
Answered 8/29/2013
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Deep: Deep creases and hollows are best treated with subdermal fillers - sculptra, radiesse, and fat.
Answered 9/4/2013
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Fillers: Fillers cannot take the place of a healthy diet and good skin care
Answered 9/29/2016
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Hyaluronic: Hyaluronic acid, the main ingredient in many fillers is the same substance that surrounds cells.
Answered 11/16/2013
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Fillers: Fillers may be classified depending on their source as human, animal, or synthetic.
Answered 8/26/2014
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Dermal: Dermal fillers are temporary and a great way to assess changes prior to fat injections.
Answered 2/17/2014
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Myth:: Myth: dermal fillers help with wrinkles. Fact: they restore volume. Botox treats wrinkles.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Only: Only hyaluronic fillers are reversible with hyaluronidase.
Answered 3/23/2015
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Hyaluronic: Hyaluronic acid fillers can be reversed if there is a problem.
Answered 5/24/2015
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DERMAL: Dermal fillers are temporary , and the longivity of results is variable in patients.
Answered 10/25/2013
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Some: Some people think that using fillers is as good as having a facelift, but often times it is not.
Answered 9/23/2013
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Not: Not all fillets are created equal and some take more skill to inject. Ask lots of ? Prior to having.
Answered 8/16/2015
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People: People used to use silicon as a filler. Don't try that even if its a deal!
Answered 9/30/2015
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Ignore: Avoid taking Aspirin or similar products for ten days before your injection to avoid bruising
Answered 6/24/2014
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Ignore: Decade dosing means 1 vial for every 10 years of life. At age 50 you need 5 vials for great results.
Answered 11/19/2013
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Ignore: Some are reversible (HAs with hylaronidase) and some aren't (nonHA fillers).
Answered 6/29/2014
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Ignore: Most dermal fillers are temporary ranging from 3-6 months to 1-2 years.
Answered 3/27/2015
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Ignore: Fillers can balance irregular contours anywhere on the face - especially the nose.
Answered 3/8/2017
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Ignore: Some dermal fillers are permanent, others are not. The timing of correction can depend on this.
Answered 4/5/2015
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Ignore: Fillers to the upper lip and philtrum can reduce the appearance of a long upper lip.
Answered 4/11/2015
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Ignore: In my experience there are different fillers for each facial area.
Answered 5/19/2015
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Ignore: Dermal fillers are a great way to hold off the signs of aging and delay needing cosmetic surgery.
Answered 10/7/2015
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