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Sagging, puffy lower eyelids can be erased using a combination of treatments: topical products, Restylane, and fractional laser resurfacing.
About SkinMedica topical productsSkinMedica topical products provide new life for your skin by delivering nutrients, hydration, and other beneficial ingredients. You can find out more about the products here.
About RestylaneRestylane is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler injected into the skin to restore volume and fullness to correct facial wrinkles and folds. Results from treatments generally last about six to 12 months, depending on your body chemistry and where the fillers are injected.Restylane is different from bovine collagen injections. Although bovine collagen is also a filler, it is derived from cows and requires an allergy test. Restylane can be administered immediately - no waiting is required. Additionally, results using Restylane have been shown to last much longer than results from using standard bovine collagen injections. Restylane is made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in the human body. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is a crystal-clear gel that is completely biocompatible with human hyaluronic acid. Restylane maintains its shape using the body's own moisture. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is hydrophilic or "water loving." As hyaluronic acid gradually degrades, each molecule binds to more water and over time, the same volume can be maintained with less hyaluronic acid. This ability of hyaluronic acid to bind to water is what helps provide lasting results. Unlike rooster-derived hyaluronic acids and bovine collagen products, Restylane is free from animal proteins. This limits any risk of animal-based disease transmissions or development of allergic reactions to animal proteins. (Restylane contains trace amounts of inactive bacterial proteins and is not advisable for patients with a history of allergies to such material.) Restylane is injected directly into the skin in tiny amounts by an ultrafine needle, resulting in minimal discomfort. The procedure is simple and convenient, and results are practically instantaneous. To optimize your comfort during the short procedure, we may decide to numb the treatment area. After your treatment, you might have some redness or swelling. This will normally last less than seven days. Sunbathing and cold outdoor activities should be avoided until any redness or swelling disappears. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or under 18, you shouldn't use Restylane. You should take a few precautions before being treated with Restylane. One week prior to treatment, avoid taking St. John's Wort, high doses of Vitamin E supplements, aspirin, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen. These agents may increase bruising and bleeding at the injection site. Also, if you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another recurrence. The doctor may therefore prescribe a medication that will prevent a recurrence. Results from Restylane treatments generally last about six to 12 months, depending on your body chemistry and where the fillers are injected. http://restylaneusa.com/  About fractional laser resurfacingFractional laser resurfacing uses a laser to deliver microbeams of light deep within the skin to targeted areas. The light heats the tissue, which initiates a natural healing process that forms new, healthy tissue to tighten and improve skin tone and texture, creating smoother skin and removing wrinkles.Fractional lasers are different from many other lasers because they don't remove the top layer of your skin, which would leave the treated area raw and susceptible to infection. You may experience redness, warmth, swelling, or tightness in the treated area, which typically fades within a few hours of treatment. There is no downtime, so you can usually continue with your normal day. A series of three to six treatments at 14 to 28-day intervals may be required. Results continue to improve for six to 12 months or more after treatment is completed. |
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