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What You Need to Know Before Getting Lip Fillers

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Full lips but not “duck lips.” Natural, attractive lips that give no hint that you had any work done. Those are the goals and results of the advanced lip augmentation procedures we perform at Dr. Mariano Busso’s Miami aesthetic dermatology offices.

Lip augmentation refers to the minimally invasive outpatient procedures we use to enhance lip volume and appearance. One of those procedures is the use of injectable lip fillers. Fillers result in larger, fuller, and more youthful appearing lips from a short outpatient procedure which requires minimal downtime before and afterward.

But before you embark on lip augmentation through the use of fillers, you’ll want to consult with an experienced aesthetic dermatologist who has used lip fillers extensively and is exceptionally skilled in their application. Here are a few other key things to know as you consider getting lip fillers to improve your appearance.

  • Know your doctor. Lip fillers are wonderful – if used correctly. If the procedure is performed without the care, caution, and precision needed, the results could be closer to those “duck lips” that often scare people away from fillers. Do your research so you feel confident that the surgeon you choose has the background, testimonials, and record of results that will give you peace of mind that they will use the right amount of fillers, in the right places, to ensure that the results are balanced and natural-looking.
  • Know what you want. Increased lip volume is great. Too much or too little volume is not. When you meet with your doctor, tell him or her what it is that you want to see after your procedure. If there are specific issues you want to address or a look you want to achieve, let your doctor know so you can both be on the same page as to what it is you are trying to accomplish in terms of volume and appearance.
  • Prepare your body. A key to avoiding or minimizing any post-procedure bruising is to ensure proper blood flow and supply to allow for healing. As such, you want to avoid any medications or other substances that have blood-thinning effects. During the week before your appointment, don’t take any aspirin, anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen or Aleve, multivitamins or vitamin E. Also, stay away from caffeine or alcohol or caffeine 24 hours before and after your treatment.
  • You may be back. While you’ll notice the impact of lip fillers in a matter of days, the fuller lips they create will only last for about six months. That means you will need to go back for multiple treatments if you want to maintain the results long-term. It is perfectly safe to continue injections indefinitely, but be prepared for the ongoing costs of ongoing treatment.

 

Call Dr. Mariano Busso Today to Schedule Your Lip Augmentation Consultation

If you’d like to learn more about lip augmentation, including the use of lip fillers we invite you to book your consultation with Coconut Grove | Miami Aesthetic Dermatologist Dr. Mariano Busso today. Dr. Busso is a recognized and acclaimed leader in the field of aesthetic dermatology. He has the knowledge, experience, and insight to pick the best course of treatment to give you the full, beautiful, and natural-looking lips you want.

To schedule an appointment, call our office at 305-857-0144.

3 Easy Tips to Give Your Skin a Summertime Vacation Glow Year-Round

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You’ve seen the look. You may have had it yourself. That look that says, “I just got back from vacation.” It’s a look that is relaxed and refreshed, happy and content – a post-vacation glow from spending days (or weeks) having fun in the sun. But you don’t need to hop on a plane or head to a tropical island to get glowing, healthy-looking skin. There are easy and quick ways to do so right here.

If you want to give your skin a summertime vacation glow year-round, keep these three simple tips in mind:

  1. Wear Sunscreen

Just the smell of sunscreen makes us think of vacation. But don’t leave the sunscreen behind when you come home. You may not be relaxing on the beach as much as you do during the summer, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be out in the sun a lot of the time. Sunscreen can be just as indispensable in the winter as it is in the summer.

Sunscreen, properly applied, is critical to defending yourself against skin damage, wrinkles and brown spots – and, of course, more serious conditions like skin cancer. Use broad-spectrum sunscreens (protect from UV-A and UV-B rays) with an SPF of 30 or higher that are water resistant and always apply before you head outdoors. Just one ounce of sunscreen that fills the palm of your hand effectively shields all exposed areas on the average human body.

  1. Use Moisturizer

The colder and drier air, heavy winds and indoor heating that we live with during winter dehydrate your epidermis, causing the outer layer to crack. Using a heavy-duty moisturizer will continue your fight against fine lines and wrinkles while keeping skin smooth despite the dry air. For the face, neck and chest area, use an anti-aging heavy moisturizer that adds hydration and fights wrinkles. 

  1. Laser Skin Rejuvenation

Laser skin rejuvenation is a safe, noninvasive procedure that uses high-energy pulses of light to reduce the visibility of lines, wrinkles and other signs of aging while tightening and lifting the skin for a younger and fuller appearance. It is effective at addressing brown spots, sun damage, rosacea, and dark circles among many other facial imperfections. 

Keep Your Skin at Its Best. Call Dr. Busso Today to Schedule Your Personal Consultation.

If you’d like to keep your vacation glow going or take other steps to address skin imperfections, schedule your consultation with Coconut Grove | Miami Aesthetic Dermatologist Dr. Mariano Busso today. Dr. Busso is a leader and innovator in the field of aesthetic dermatology. He has the knowledge, experience, and insight to pick the optimal course of treatment to ensure beautiful, long-lasting results.

To schedule an appointment, call our office at 305-857-0144.

New Study Shows Higher Melanoma Fatality Rates Among Men

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For decades, comedians have made hay about the countless differences between men and women. While many of these distinctions can be the source of amusement, others are no laughing matter, and some can be deadly serious. A recent study of melanoma rates falls into this latter category, as it found that melanoma rates and deaths among men are rising while the rate at which women acquire the condition has largely remained stable.

The study by researchers from the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom concluded that “Over the last three decades, male deaths from melanoma were higher than female deaths in 33 countries.” The U.S. is no exception. The American Cancer Society estimates that 5,990 American men and 3,330 American women will die from melanoma in 2018.

While they were still trying to understand the exact reasons behind the higher mortality rates in men, the researchers noted that “There is evidence that suggests men are less likely to protect themselves from the sun or engage with melanoma awareness and prevention campaigns.”

The differences between the sexes as to their behavior and knowledge about exposure to the sun, use of tanning beds, and tanning in general would seem to support the idea that men engage in riskier behavior when it comes to melanoma. 

For example, a survey conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology found that: 

  • Just 56% of men understand that there is no such thing as a healthy tan, compared to 76% of women;
  • Only 54% of men know that a base tan does not protect your skin from the dangers of the sun, compared to 70% of women;
  • 56% of men know that skin cancer can develop on areas of the skin not usually exposed to the sun, compared to 65% of women.

Similarly, a 2018 study from the University of Connecticut about the use of tanning beds by men suggests that male tanning behaviors are indeed riskier than those of women and that the compulsion to tan among some men mirrors other addictions. For individuals who use tanning beds before the age of 35, melanoma risk increases an astonishing 75 percent.

Men and women alike can significantly reduce the chances of melanoma by taking common-sense steps to protect their skin from harmful UV rays, including:

  • Generously applying a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher. Here at Dr. Mariano Busso’s aesthetic dermatology clinic in Miami, we recommend Blue Lizard Sunscreen products. Developed in Australia, these sunscreens offer proven and effective protection. 
  • Wearing a wide-brimmed hat and other protective clothing when in the sun
  • Seeking shade when spending long stretches in the sun

Dr. Mariano Busso: Schedule a Skin Cancer Screening Today

While melanoma can be fatal, early detection and treatment can be the key to overcoming this condition. Acclaimed Miami skin cancer doctor Dr. Mariano Busso specializes in the diagnosis of melanoma along with all other skin conditions. As a skin cancer doctor, Dr. Busso helps patients identify, target, and prevent future incidences of melanoma. Call our Miami offices today at 305-857-0144 to schedule your consultation and skin cancer screening today.

Facial Aging and the Importance of Volume

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Have you found that as you get older, you tend to lose things more? You may have lost some of the energy and stamina you had when you were younger. Maybe you’ve lost a bit of your youthful enthusiasm or idealism. Perhaps you just tend to lose your keys more often. While there are no doubt plenty of wonderful things we gain as age – such as wisdom, gratitude, and perspective – the natural aging process comes with a lot of loss. This includes the loss of volume under our skin, the primary reason we tend to develop wrinkles, lines, and other facial imperfections as years go by.

The good news is that not all is lost when it comes to fighting facial aging. While we may not be able to turn back the clock, we do have the technology and techniques that can restore essential volume and vitality to your facial features and help you appear and feel more like your youthful self.

Why Is Volume Important and Why Do We Lose It?

Think of a balloon. When it is fully inflated, it appears smooth and flawless. But if the balloon starts losing air, it will begin to look shriveled, flat, and wrinkly. The same principle applies to our facial features. When there is sufficient volume under our skin, wrinkles and lines are less likely to appear. When we lose that volume, the skin in our face can become loose and more prone to creases and imperfection.

Our young bodies usually do an excellent job of producing the natural substances – collagen and elastin in particular – that provide the volume needed for smooth, robust skin. Collagen is comprised of amino acids, compounds which play an important role in repairing body tissues, making them particularly useful for combating premature signs of aging and fortifying the skin and underlying connective tissues. 

Unfortunately, our bodies become less efficient as we age. Our collagen production slows down, which can lead to insufficient amounts of collagen and, ultimately, facial wrinkles and lines. 

Restoring Volume With Dermal Fillers

Fortunately, we can boost collagen production, restore volume, and reduce visible lines and wrinkles through the use of safe, FDA-approved, effective, and minimally-invasive dermal filler injections. These treatments continue to grow in popularity due to their convenience and ease and the robust results they produce.  According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, doctors performed 2.69 million dermal filler procedures in 2017, up three percent from 2016.

Dermal fillers work by attracting water to the injection site and jumpstarting collagen production at and around the treatment area. In combination with the filler itself, this boost in collagen production increases the volume of the area under the skin, stretching it and thereby reducing and fading lines and wrinkles.

Call Dr. Mariano Busso Today to Schedule Your Dermal Filler Consultation and Treatment

Dr. Mariano Busso has been named a “leader in the clinical research and development of Dermal Filler” by the American Academy of Dermatology. Call us today at 305-857-0144 to schedule your consultation and learn how dermal fillers like Juvéderm can help you get rid of pesky facial wrinkles and folds so you can look and feel your best.

How to Erase Lip Lines and Wrinkles

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Talking, eating, drinking, breathing, smiling, frowning, kissing – our mouths do a lot of work every single day. As years go by, all that work and the skin’s loss of elasticity which is a natural part of aging conspire to create increasingly numerous lines, wrinkles, and other imperfections around our lips and mouths. 

Lip lines and wrinkles can make you look and feel older than you are. While you can’t stop time, you can keep time from taking its toll on your appearance. Advances in cosmetic procedures, treatments, and technology have provided multiple ways to reduce the visibility of lip lines and wrinkles and restore a youthful, healthy, and natural appearance to your face.

Dr. Mariano Busso, a world-renowned aesthetic dermatologist, offers several safe, effective, and non-invasive lip line and wrinkle treatments at his Miami-Coconut Grove clinic, perfect for anyone who wants to create volume, restore elasticity and even skin tone around their lips. These include:

Laser Resurfacing

Our laser skin tightening treatments do a fantastic job of lifting and tightening wrinkles around the mouth and other areas of the face. Laser resurfacing can be used on any area of the body where skin sags but is most frequently applied on the cheeks and neck area. Recovery time is minimal because laser resurfacing does not necessitate cutting or stitching.

Dermal Fillers

Injectable dermal fillers have become increasingly popular over the past decade because they are so effective at restoring volume for natural-looking results without the need for invasive facelifts or surgical tucks. 

We offer a wide range of dermal fillers to treat almost every type of troubling facial imperfection, including fillers that are particularly suited for attacking lip lines and wrinkles. 

Juvederm Voluma is a gel made of hyaluronic acid (hyaluronic acid occurs naturally in your body) that provides instant results to those struggling with lip lines due to aging or smoking. 

Restylane Silk, another leading dermal filler, is the first FDA-approved treatment specifically designed to target lip lines. Restylane Silk’s unique formula provides accurate shaping around curved areas like the lips for a more natural, soft look. If you’re struggling with wrinkles around your mouth, ask about this new, innovative, and effective lip enhancement treatment.

Dysport or Xeomin

Like Botox, Dysport and Xeomin are injected directly into the site of wrinkles to prevent the underlying muscles from contracting. These FDA-approved treatments are particularly suited for eliminating wrinkles such as crows’ feet, between the eyes – glabella (aka the 11’s), smoker-lines, lip wrinkles, laugh lines, and neck wrinkles.

Get Rid of Your Wrinkles and Lip Lines – Schedule Your Treatment With Dr. Busso Today

Whether you choose laser resurfacing, dermal fillers, or injectables like Dysport or Xeomin, Dr. Mariano Busso will help you erase those pesky lip lines and wrinkles, leaving you with a more youthful appearance that will make you smile. To schedule your treatment or to learn more, call Dr. Busso today at 305-857-0144 or book an appointment online. 

How Sculptra Stimulates Facial Collagen

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Our bodies are complicated machines. Curing what ails us or improving things that bother us about our physical health or appearance can be equally complicated. Sometimes, genuinely effective solutions can’t be found. Other times, however, the answer to the question “What can I do to fix this?” stares us right in the face. Such is the case with improving the overall texture, shape, health, and appearance of our faces. If that is your goal, the most fundamental way to help you achieve it is to increase the amount of collagen in your body. An if you want to stimulate facial collagen, Sculptra is the way to do it.

Why Does Collagen Matter?

Collagen, the most abundant protein our bodies produce, can be found in tendons, fat, and ligaments, as well as in our skin. Like all proteins, collagen is comprised of amino acids which play a critical role in repairing damaged body tissues, making them particularly beneficial to skin health. By boosting the amount of amino acids, your body will be better able to combat premature signs of aging by fortifying the skin and underlying connective tissues.

But like so many other things about our bodies that slow down as we age, our ability to produce collagen decreases, leaving us increasingly susceptible to wrinkles, lines, and other skin imperfections.

Fortunately, science has supplied a way to kickstart and enhance the body’s natural collagen production process.  At Dr. Mariano Busso’s Miami/Coconut Grove aesthetic dermatology clinic, we have helped thousands of patients jumpstart their collagen production using Sculptra and other dermal filler treatments; a safe, effective, and proven way to get a vibrant, youthful-looking face.

How Sculptra Stimulates Collagen Production

Sculptra is an injectable dermal filler made of an alpha hydroxyl acid called poly-L-lactic acid, or PLLA, which is safe, synthetic, biocompatible, biodegradable, and long-lasting. 

Sculptra restores facial fat lost to the effects of lipoatrophy, which is the localized loss of fat tissue. This loss can result in sunken cheeks, hollow eyes, and other indentations. Fillers like Sculptra work by attracting water to the injection site and stimulating collagen production at and around the treatment area. In combination with the filler itself, this uptick in collagen production increases volume under the skin, stretching the skin and reducing and fading wrinkles.

Call Dr. Busso Today to Learn More About Sculptra 

Sculptra is just one of the many dermal filler treatments we offer at Dr. Mariano Busso’s renowned South Florida clinic. If you would like to learn more about Sculptra, dermal fillers, and the other ways we can help you feel better about your appearance, please call us today at 305-857-0144 to schedule your consultation.

Basic Skin Care Regimen for Every Age

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We change as we get older –  physically, mentally, emotionally –  which means that the things we need to do to stay healthy, fit, and youthful change as well. While some health care regimens remain constant throughout life, like brushing your teeth, we need to adjust other routines to properly take care of our evolving bodies or fight the more unwelcome aspects of getting older. This includes how we take care of our skin as the years go by.

It is simply a fact of nature that the effort involved in keeping your skin healthy and vibrant in your 50s is going to be greater than it was in your teens and 20s. If you don’t alter your skin care habits accordingly, you’ll no doubt see diminishing returns in the mirror. 

Here are some fundamental skin care regimens that you should consider adopting as you go through life:

Teens

Most people naturally have youthful looking skin in their teens because they are, well, youthful. To keep things that way for years to come, teens should make sure they generously apply sunscreen when they spend time outside. The sun’s UV rays do more skin damage than almost any other factor, so the sooner you get in the habit of protecting your skin from the sun, the longer you can enjoy the appearance of youth. 

Keeping your face clean by washing off the day’s grime, pollution, and cosmetics at the end of the day can help reduce the chances of acne breakouts which plague so many teenagers.

Twenties

Keep using that sunscreen and wash your face twice a day, but add some good moisturizer to your bedtime regimen to keep your skin hydrated and prevent it from drying out.

Thirties

This is when many folks begin to notice the imperfections and flaws that are a natural part of aging, such as lines and wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes and lips caused by years of repetitive movements. It takes more effort to minimize the development and prominence of such flaws. Adding retinol to your existing regimen can go a long way towards accomplishing that goal.

Also known as vitamin A, retinol is an effective antioxidant that can address a wide range of issues associated with aging skin, including uneven skin tone, bumps, enlarged pores, fine lines, and wrinkles. It can enhance your skin luminosity and make it feel firmer. Moisturizers, serums, and creams and other products containing retinol can be found at your corner drug store or online.

Forties and Up

Keep up the good habits you’ve adopted over the years, but be a bit more aggressive in your anti-aging efforts by increasing your intake of vitamins C and E either through food or supplements. Vitamin E boosts your body’s decreasing collagen production which helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots. Vitamin aids with regulating the synthesis of collagen proteins to sustain firmness and stability, provides photoprotection by preventing and treating ultraviolet (sun) damage, and promotes the synthesis of barrier lipids, which reduce hydration and moisture loss

Call Dr. Busso For Great Looking Skin No Matter What Your Age

No matter what birthday you have coming up, call Dr. Mariano Busso’s Miami-Coconut Grove offices today at 305-857-0144 to schedule your consultation and learn more about how we can partner with you for better skin and a better quality of life.

How You Can Prevent Dark Circles

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When you look in the mirror, are the eyes staring back at you underlined by dark circles? If so, welcome to the club. Dark circles under the eyes are one of the most common, and most visible, facial imperfections that we see with our eyes at Dr. Mariano Busso’s aesthetic dermatology clinic. That is why we offer several effective, safe, and non-invasive treatment options for reducing dark circles. 

But as with most things, stopping the problem before it starts can be the best way to deal with dark circles. While the genetics which may play a role in the development of dark circles may be difficult to counteract on your own, you can mitigate plenty of other causes of these annoying imperfections through changes to lifestyle, skin care, and diet.

Here are a few ways you can minimize or prevent dark circles under your eyes:

  • Get more sleep. Since the skin under your eyes is very thin, whatever is going on under the surface is likely to be visible above. When you don’t sleep enough, the blood vessels and capillaries under your eyes can dilate, creating a dark tint. Dilation may also lead to puffiness, as fluids can leak out into the skin. The solution to this problem isn’t complicated: Get more sleep. 
  • Sleep on your back. To keep fluids from pooling and creating dark circles, sleep on your back and elevate your head by using an extra pillow
  • Stay hydrated. When your body is dehydrated, it holds on to the water it has, which can cause puffiness and bags under the eyes. Drinking eight glasses of water a day not only will help with your appearance but it will also keep your entire body healthy.
  • Keep it cool. In addition to drinking more water, applying cold water to your eyes can help reduce puffiness. Lay flat and apply a damp, cool washcloth or chilled cucumber slices to your eyelids for at least 10 minutes. Even better, put a damp, cool tea bag under each or your eyes for a few moments. The tannic acid in tea leaves will help retract some of the fluid and shrink capillaries.
  • Don’t smoke. There are a million reasons not to smoke or give up smoking, and preventing dark circles is one of them.
  • Get more iron. Iron deficiency decreases oxygen flow in your blood, stifling the tissues underneath the eyes. Increase your iron intake by eating iron-rich foods such as red meat, poultry, pork, seafood, spinach, and beans.
  • Vitamin C. Boosting collagen levels can be the key to strong, healthy, and more youthful-looking skin. A lack of enough collagen can lead to wrinkles and sagging skin, including the skin under your eyes. Vitamin C is a great way to increase your body’s collagen level naturally. Leafy green vegetables like spinach and kale, berries and citrus fruits, and nuts and seeds are all excellent sources of vitamin C.
  • Vitamin B12. An insufficient amount of vitamin B12 can cause anemia. Two common symptoms of anemia are pale skin and tiredness, both of which can accentuate dark circles. Add foods rich in B12 to your diet, such as meats, seafood, and leafy green vegetables.

Call Dr. Busso Today to Get Rid of Dark Circles Under Your Eyes

If, despite your best efforts, you see dark circles under your eyes and want to get rid of them, we can help. To schedule an in-person visit to discuss dark circle removal, contact Dr. Busso’s office at 305-857-0144 or schedule an appointment online.

Top 3 Things to Know About EMSCULPT®

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You can do everything possible to reduce the amount of fat in your body, but you still won’t get that toned, tight, and hard body you want unless you do something else too: build muscle. If you do one without the other, you are only fighting half the battle. It is that magic combination of burning fat and increasing muscle mass that truly improves body contour and the aesthetic appearance of your shape. And it is that magical combination which has made EMSCULPT® such a revolutionary and popular way for ever-increasing numbers of individuals to improve their appearance.

Here are three things you need to know about EMSCULPT:

  1. HIFEM. This acronym stands for High-Intensity Focused Electro-Magnetic (HIFEM) field technology. This is the safe and effective technology behind EMPSCULPT.  HIFEM technology induces short bursts of powerful muscle contractions in the treatment area. These supramaximal muscle contractions are not achievable through voluntary contractions. When muscle tissue is exposed to these contractions, it must adapt to such extreme and stressful conditions. The tissue does so by remodeling its inner structure, and in doing so, builds muscle and burns fat. This leads to increased muscle density, decreased volume, better definition, and improved tone. 
  2. Quick and effective. Studies show that EMSCULPT can decrease fat by 19% while also increasing abdominal muscle mass by 16%. EMSCULPT is an attractive treatment option for those who have a BMI of less than 25 and may not be ideal candidates for other fat reduction treatments. These painless sessions take approximately 30 minutes and can be added or stacked onto other treatments such as CoolSculpting to give patients the tight, firm body they want. 
  3. Guts and butts. EMSCULPT is particularly effective on stubborn fat deposits in the abdomen and buttocks which are often the areas most frustrating for those seeking to improve their body shape through exercise and diet alone.

Dr. Mariano Busso was part of the team that developed EMSCULPT, and his Miami-Coconut Grove aesthetic dermatology clinic was the first clinic in Florida to offer EMSCULPT. It is the first and remains the only procedure which offers patients such a comprehensive way to transform their body, and Dr. Busso performs this treatment effectively and regularly with powerful and visible results.

Call Dr. Busso Today to Learn if EMSCULPT is Right for You

If you’d like to learn more about this effective, safe, convenient, non-invasive body sculpting treatment, schedule your EMSCULPT consultation Dr. Busso today. He has the knowledge, experience, and skill to help you be your best self and achieve beautiful, long-lasting results.

Call our office today at 305-857-0144 to start your journey towards a fitter, more attractive, and healthier body.

Injectable Dermal Fillers Guide

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When it comes to minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, there is little question that Botox remains the king. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Botox treatments made up almost half of the 15.7 million minimally invasive cosmetic procedures performed in 2017. But the second-most-popular treatment was dermal filler injections, with 2.69 million procedures performed that year, up three percent from 2016.

What Do Dermal Fillers Do? 

It’s not hard to understand why dermal fillers continue to grow in popularity. In addition to being minimally-invasive, quick, safe, and proven, these injectables are powerfully effective at addressing a range of common facial imperfections. Dermal fillers can:

  • Counteract the volume loss that is a natural part of the aging process and a primary cause of wrinkles
  • Restore fullness to flat or sunken cheeks and temples
  • Reduce prominent vertical lip lines
  • Smooth out creases and furrows in the chin
  • Improve the general contours of the face

What Are Dermal Fillers and How Do They Work?

There are many kinds of FDA-approved dermal fillers, and these gel-like substances are composed of three main types of substances:

Dermal fillers work by attracting water to the injection site and jumpstarting collagen production at and around the treatment area. Along with a related protein called elastin, collagen is the substance which gives our skin a healthy texture and shape.  Increasing the amount of collagen in your skin will improve your skin’s volume and texture. In combination with the filler itself, this boost in collagen production increases the volume of the area under the skin, stretching it and thereby reducing and fading wrinkles.

What is the Treatment Like?

Dermal filler procedures can last from 15 to 45 minutes, and patients can go home immediately after the treatment. While there may be some discomfort during or immediately after dermal filler injections, the procedure is largely painless as most fillers are infused with lidocaine to help minimize tenderness. Fillers typically remain in the skin for six to 18 months, with the improvement in your appearance lasting for the same duration. 

Call Dr. Busso Today to Learn More About Dermal Fillers

Dr. Mariano Busso has been named a “leader in the clinical research and development of Dermal Filler” by the American Academy of Dermatology. If you have questions or want to learn more about dermal fillers and the other ways we can help you improve your appearance and self-confidence, please call us today at 305-857-0144 to schedule your consultation. Together, we can help you put your best face forward.