There is a fundamental difference in the way different ethnicities age. African American represents a broad range of skin thicknesses, pigmentation, and bony structure. Most patients age with discrete changes within the deeper structures and are affected by volumetric changes within the face and neck by typically not effecting the skin. In Caucasian patients, many… [Read More]
Juvederm
Flow Charateristics of Fillers Elasticity and Viscosity (Rheologic Properties of Fillers)
Facial fillers are some of the most popular plastic surgery procedures. This has created newer products on the market, each with its own specific qualities. One way clincians try to define the “feel” of a filler is through its physical properties. One way fillers are quanitfied by their “feel” is their G prime or elasticity…. [Read More]
Juvederm Voluma FDA Approved
Juvederm Voluma was recently unanimously FDA approved as the only facial filler for age-related loss in the midface. This particular filler is claiming to be the thickest to date. In addition, results may last up to 2 years, which is thought to be the longest lasting hyaluronic acid filler compared to others in the market…. [Read More]