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Are You a Good Candidate for Dermal Fillers?

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Are You a Good Candidate for Dermal Fillers?2.69 million. That is the number of dermal filler treatments Americans received in 2017 alone. The reason that so many people are making appointments for dermal filler injections is not a mystery – dermal fillers are safe, minimally-invasive, convenient, largely painless and achieve amazing results without all of the pain, expense, and recovery time that go along with surgical facelifts.

Fillers work by attracting water to the injection site and jumpstarting collagen production at and around the treatment area. Along with another protein called elastin, collagen is what 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 the skin and thus reducing and fading wrinkles.

If you are considering dermal fillers to restore volume to your facial features, reduce wrinkles and fine lines, and improve your overall appearance, you are probably a good candidate for the treatment.  But while these treatments are great for the vast majority of adults – men and women alike – they are not for everyone.

You will only know whether dermal fillers are right for you after you meet with a physician who knows dermal fillers inside and out, like Dr. Mariano Busso, who the American Academy of Dermatology has named a “leader in the clinical research and development of dermal filler.” But, generally, dermal fillers may be an excellent option for you if:

  • You are an adult 18 and up
  • You don’t smoke
  • You don’t have a history of severe allergies
  • You have moderate to severe folds or wrinkles, or other imperfections that you do not want to address with surgery
  • You want to counteract the volume loss that is a natural part of the aging process and a primary cause of wrinkles
  • You want to restore fullness to flat or sunken cheeks and temples
  • You want to reduce prominent vertical lip lines
  • You’d like to smooth out creases and furrows in your chin
  • You are looking to improve the general contours throughout your face
  • You want noticeable results that will last up to 18 months


If you are a good candidate for dermal fillers, Dr. Busso offers an array of products, all of which are safe and effective:


Call Dr. Busso Today to Arrange For Your Dermal Filler Consultation

If you would like to learn more about dermal fillers and whether they may be right for you, please call us today at 305-857-0144 to schedule your consultation.

Common Dermal Fillers for Men

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We’ve written before about the rise of “Brotox,” that is, the increasing number of men deciding to improve their appearance with safe, effective, and minimally invasive Botox injections. A 2015 study by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons revealed that the number of men getting Botox treatments skyrocketed 337 percent since 2000.

But Botox is not the only way that men can rejuvenate their skin, minimize facial imperfections, and alter the shape, texture, and volume of their facial features. More and more guys are availing themselves of the unquestionable benefits of dermal fillers. These tested and proven treatments have improved the appearance and confidence of women for years, and now men are discovering how dermal fillers can do the same for them.

What Are Dermal Fillers for Men and How Do They Work on Men?

There are many kinds of FDA-approved dermal fillers appropriate and effective for men and women alike. These safe injectable treatments composed of three main types of substances:

Dermal fillers attract water to the injection site and jumpstart collagen production at and around the treatment area. Along with a similar protein called elastin, collagen is the substance that gives our skin a healthy texture and shape. Increasing the quantity of collagen in your skin will improve its volume and texture. In combination with the dermal 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 Can Dermal Fillers Do For Men?

Men and women have different features, different characteristics that define youth and attractiveness, and different areas where they tend to focus their dermal filler treatments.

Men can use dermal fillers to add volume, reduce lines and wrinkles, and improve several aspects of their facial features, including:

  • The Temples
  • The Infraorbital area (Under-eyes)
  • The Cheeks
  • The Jawline

Call Dr. Busso Today to Learn More About Dermal Fillers for Men

Board-certified Miami Aesthetic Dermatologist Dr. Mariano Busso is a world-renowned expert in the field of injectable cosmetic medicine, including the use of dermal fillers for men. He has personally administered thousands of dermal filler injections to satisfied patients of both sexes.

Call or Miami-Coconut Grove clinic today at 305-857-0144 to schedule your consultation and learn more about dermal fillers for men.

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.

Refresh Your Appearance in Time for Thanksgiving

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Refresh Your Appearance in Time for ThanksgivingThanksgiving is less than a month away. Whether you are planning to jet across the country to see family or are hosting a gaggle of your loved ones at your home, there is a lot to do to get ready. You’ll be spending quality time with family, friends, and loved ones you may not see all that often, so you want to create the best impression you can. In addition to preparing a delicious meal, you’ll want to prepare your appearance for when that front door opens.

At Dr. Mariano Busso’s Miami aesthetic dermatology clinic, we offer several quick, safe, and effective treatments that can help you refresh your appearance in time for Thanksgiving. Consider adding one or more of these options into your pre-turkey day planning:

Dermal Fillers

While Botox treatments address lines, wrinkles, and other imperfections by targeting the muscles responsible for causing them, dermal fillers work by plumping facial features to counteract volume loss that is a natural part of aging and a primary cause of wrinkles.

Like Botox, dermal fillers are injected into the skin. Unlike Botox, dermal filler injections tend to address issues in the lower two-thirds of the face, plumping facial features such as the cheeks, lips, chin, and other areas.

Dr. Busso offers a wide array of dermal filler treatments, including:

Dermal fillers typically remain in the skin for six to 18 months. They work by attracting water to the injection site and increasing collagen production at and around the treatment area. In combination with the filler itself, these effects increase the volume of the area under the skin, stretching the skin and thus reducing and fading wrinkles.

Dark Circle Reduction

Chemical peels can be extremely effective at reducing dark circles around the eyes. Chemical peels remove damaged outer layers of skin to reveal fresh, smoother skin which hasn’t been damaged by the sun, wind, or other elements. One of the three main types of chemical peels Dr. Busso administers involves the use of trichloroacetic acid (TCA). TCA peels can rejuvenate the skin below the eyes and reduce the prominence of the dark circles that appear under our eyes as we age.

Hand Rejuvenation

The hand rejuvenation program we offer is a restorative treatment that combines dermal fillers like those discussed above with laser treatments to replace lost volume and improve the overall appearance of your hands. Laser treatments work with the dermal filler to enhance the texture of the skin while minimizing sun spots and other unwanted blemishes.

This gallery shows before and after images of hands after being treated with our hand rejuvenation therapies. As you’ll see, the improvement is impressive, leaving patients with a pair of hands they will be happy to wave for years to come.

Call Dr. Busso Today to Schedule Your Pre-Thanksgiving Treatments

If you’d like to learn more about the ways we can refresh your appearance in time for the holidays, book your consultation with Coconut Grove | Miami Aesthetic Dermatologist Dr. Mariano Busso today. To schedule an appointment, call our office at 305-857-0144.