 Injectable Implants
There are a number of injectable treatments available on the market today. And, most of them are available here at the Body Sculpting Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Injectable treatments are often used to soften or eliminate the appearance of wrinkles and to enhance the size of the lips. There are many injectable products available on the market that can perform these functions, such as:
While many of these treatments perform essentially the same function, the main difference is the method by which they perform the function and the length of time the treatment will last. For instance, Restylane™ lasts between 3 and 6 months while Radiesse™ lasts between 3 and 6 years. This is a huge difference if you merely want to see what you would look like with bigger lips.
BOTOX® Cosmetic
One of the most popular injectable treatments for reducing wrinkles is BOTOX® Cosmetic. Since BOTOX® Cosmetic is a toxin, it reduces wrinkles in the face by disabling the muscles in the face that crease the skin and cause wrinkles. BOTOX® Cosmetic, once injected, typically lasts around 3 to 6 months. Learn more about BOTOX® Cosmetic.
BOTOX® Cosmetic is a registered trademark of Allergan, Inc.
Collagen Replacement Therapy
Collagen can also be used to reduce wrinkles. Collagen, when injected, replenishes the support layer of collagen that occurs naturally in the skin and lasts about the same amount of time as BOTOX® Cosmetic (3 to 6 months). Collagen may also be used to augment (increase) the lips. A collagen injection into the lips will create more volume resulting in fuller lips. Currently, the downside of a collagen injection is that testing is required prior to treatment, so injections are not performed on the same day as a consultation. New synthetic collagen injectable is in production that will eliminate the need for testing prior to collagen treatment in the future. Learn more about collagen.
Fat Transfer
A fat transfer, also called autologous fat transfer or micro-lipoinjection, fills facial features with the patient's own fat. Unlike collagen, since the fat is harvested from the patients own body, they cannot develop an allergic reaction to it. The results of a fat transfer usually last a few months with one treatment but can become permanent with multiple treatments. Learn more about fat transfers.
Radiesse™
Radiesse™ is a relatively new synthetic product on the market that has successfully been used to augment the lips. Radiesse™ is a composite of material found in teeth and bone, and the effects of a Radiesse™ injection can last from 3 to 6 years. A common side effect of Radiesse™ is the development of calcium deposits. These deposits occasionally show up as lumps in the injected area. The doctor will administer a steroid injection to breakdown the calcium deposit. Learn more about Radiesse™.
Restylane™
Another new product on the market is Restylane™. Restylane™ is a completely natural alternative to reduce wrinkles and augment the lips. Restylane™ does not require testing like collagen, does not disable muscles like BOTOX® Cosmetic, does not require harvesting like a fat transfer and does not have the occasional side effects or the lengthy duration of Radiesse™. The effects of Restylane™ last between 3 and 6 months. Learn more about Restylane™.
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