Non-surgical Procedures such as Botox or dermal fillers are used to help a person achieve a more youthful face. As we age, our faces naturally lose subcutaneous fat. The facial muscles are then working closer to the skin surface, so smile lines and crow’s feet become more apparent. The facial skin also stretches a bit, adding to this loss of facial volume. Other factors that affect the facial skin include sun exposure, heredity, and lifestyle.
Dermal fillers can be used to:
Dermal fillers can be very helpful in those with early signs of aging, or as a value-added part of facial rejuvenation surgery.
Botox can be used to help smooth:
To learn more about these procedures, visit the American Society of Plastic Surgeons website at http://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures.html.
