Dermal Fillers (Juvederm, Radiesse, & Restylane)

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WHAT ARE HYALURONIC ACIDS?
Dr. Kris Reddy FACS, Board Certified Plastic
Surgeon and West Palm DERMAL Fillers expert,
advises the proper selection and use of dermal
fillers. Dermal fillers are used to restore
volume and fullness to the skin to correct facial
wrinkles and folds. The most commonly used dermal
fillers are hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal fillers
such as juvederm, restylane, and perlane.
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Made of a substance called hyaluronic acid ( a
natural and very important part of skin
structure), these dermal fillers primarily aim to
replace natural hyaluronic acid that diminishes
with age - or was insufficient to begin with, as
is the case with thin lips. Recent advances in
technology have made it possible to recreate
hyaluronic acid in a lab and stabilize it to make
it more long lasting.
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HYALURONIC ACIDS HOW DO THEY WORK
Hyaluronic acid is an integral support molecule
for proteins such as collagen and elastin to help
keep our skin looking young. As we age and
decreased hydration occurs, we lose vital
hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin.
Environmental exposures also contribute to the
loss of these important skin structures, such as
sun, smoking and pollution. As a result of this
process, we develop wrinkles, lines, and skin
which has lost much of its bounce-back and
firmness.
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Replacing hyaluronic acid creates volume in your
face, giving it a healthy, youthful appearance.
HAs are injected directly into areas where the
bodys support structures have been weakened,
depressions can be raised to the level of
surrounding skin. This smoothes and minimizes
facial lines and skin folds. In addition, skin
texture is improved and has a softer and more
even tone. For thin lips or lip augmentation,
hyaluronic acids are the filler of choice.
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Radiesse
By recognizing volume loss as the hallmark of the
aging face, newer stimulatory fillers such as
Radiesse is enabling practitioners to do more
than just fill discrete wrinkles or plump up
lips. Radiesse is a rather unique product used to
fill deeper folds in your skin. Because of it's
components and duration, Radiesse ( previously
known as Radiance ) is technically an implant as
opposed to a "wrinkle filler".
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The tiny microspheres, made of calcium
hydroxylapatite, provide a scaffolding into which
your body's own collagen can grow and maintain
the material in place. Calcium hydroxylapatite is
a natural constituent of bone so you will not
need allergy testing. Radiesse is a safe,
effective and filler of choice where larger
volume is required. It is extremely popular both
for its immediate effectiveness and long duration.
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About Kris M. Reddy, MD FACS
For over 30 years as a board certified plastic
surgeon, Dr. Kris Reddy, a widely respected
plastic surgeon in Palm Beach County, Florida,
has been highly honored throughout the country
and internationally.  Dr. Kris Reddy is the only
board certified plastic surgeon to be a Fellow of
American College of Surgeons (FACS) and Fellow of
International College of Surgeons (FICS) in South
Florida. Dr. Reddy is also a member of the
prestigious American Society for Aesthetic
Plastic Surgery. During his 30 years practicing
in South Florida, Dr. Reddy has continually
received high ratings and great reviews from his
patients. For more information about the
Blepharoplasty and Dr. Kris Reddy, visit
www.DrKrisReddy.com or call [phone]. Dr.
Reddy offers free, private consultations.