Injectables
Lip enhancement is a common area where patients seek the use of facial fillers. The first thing most patients say out of there mouths is " I don't want to look like I have _____"You can insert your favorite word which includes sausage lips, duck lips, fake lips, and then insert any number of Hollywood actresses with over augmentation of their lips.
Why is something as seemingly simple as lip enhancement seem so difficult? The reason behind this is that the lip is a very complex three dimensional structure which needs to maintain softness and balance.
When I augment lips I often relate the lips I design to a fashion designer. Armani lips are where the lips are enhanced in a subtle, elegant fashion. Versace lips are a little more in your face and flamboyant, yet still natural. Most patients are seeking Armani Lips, while a few are able to wear that bolder pattern of Versace and look amazing. Just make sure that your lip injector is not giving you K-Mart Lips or Wal-mart Lips. d
Purtox (made by Mentor)
Botox (made by Allergan) has had a strong hold on the facial aging and line production market on the face. This has allowed it to charge any price it wanted. Now, however, there are 2 new competitors being released in the United States this year. With the release of any new product, it is usually better to wait a period of time prior to being the first. These products are VERY SIMILAR to Botox and have been tested extensively so this bodes very well for its safety. The good news is now we can expect Botox prices to drop in the next year or so.
Dysport aka Reloxin (made by Medicis). Early use of it by injectors has shown that it diffuses more or spreads out more than Botox which may mean it may not be as ideal for facial applications.
Figure demonstrating Macrolane within breast tissue
A new hyaluronic acide based filler titled Macrolane has been studied in Europe for the last seven years. This filler is unique in that it is the first filler which can be used for augmentation of the body. Controversy regarding the filler involves its disadvantage of making breast mammography more difficult and the cost. The cost for this filler is $6000 which lacks the permanence of implants, safety profile.
