How to Erase Those Wrinkles?
Essay by review • March 3, 2011 • Essay • 365 Words (2 Pages) • 939 Views
One of the most popular ways to ban wrinkles is with a filler, but how do you know which one is right for your face?
There are a dozen FDA approved wrinkle treatments on the market.
"Each one is designed to work best on different areas of your face," said cosmetic surgeon Johan Brahame. "There are some that work better in the lips and some that are better in the nasal labial folds."
The following are the top five treatments.
First is Artefill. It's the first permanent filler and is typically used on deep folds between the nose and mouth. It is the longest lasting filler, lasting up to five years. It's also the most expensive at about $1,500 a treatment.
Also, if there's a problem it's hard to reverse; you actually have to surgically remove it.
Second is Cosmoderm and Cosmoplast, which are temporary fixes. Both treat scars and fine lines around the eyes. Results last just three to four months and cost between $350 and $500.
Coming in third, the most popular and commonly used fillers in America: Juvederm, Restylane, and Perlane.
All of them share the same ingredient: hylaronic acid, which binds water up to a thousand times its weight. It'll plump lips and fill in deep folds and lasts about six months to a year. The cost: $500 to $700.
Fourth is Radiesse, which is made from bone. It fills in large areas on the face, hands, and feet. The results last up to two years and costs around $800.
Rounding out the top five is Sculptra. This filler is mainly used in large areas like the cheek or hands. The results last one to two years and will set you back about $1,200.
But what about Botox? While it is used to reduce wrinkles it's not a filler.
It blocks muscle activity, so when the muscle doesn't move neither will the skin, so wrinkles temporarily relax. Botox works best for lines in the forehead as well as crows feet, but since it's not a filler, consumers cannot really use it around the lips, Brahame said.
Before getting any treatments, consumers should make sure it's FDA-approved
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