For smoothing wrinkles, sculpting lips, and improving other facial features, Restylane injections are a growing favorite in the Chicago Area.
Approved by the FDA in December 2003, Restylane can produce positive results on facial wrinkles, particularly around the mouth and nose. Another benefit is the long-lasting results, as the effects of Restylane treatments can last six months or…
Radiesse is a natural dermal filler composed of calcium hydroxylapatite (a natural mineral compound) that is combined with glycerine and cellulose to produce a soft and pliable gel-like material. Radiesse has been used in the body for multiple applications including cheek and chin implants and most recently for correcting deep wrinkles. Radiesse can be injected into the dermis of the skin to…
Take a look at the Juvederm XC ad, which I found in theNew Yorker Magazine, which (coincidentally) includes an article about treatment of wrinkles (“Face It: The Truth About Wrinkles”). The article does not mention Juvederm and hardly has anything at all to say about injection of gels into the skin. Do you think this ad is “fair and balanced”; ie, presents risk information that is “comparable in…
- We rewind back to 2008. It’s hard to believe that only two years . This is the second of a 3-part series by Dr. Hema Sundaram. She has worked diligently to dispel the rumors associated with the use and application of Botox Injections. People of Chicago and Chicagoland deserve to have the proper information concerning Botox and other Injectable Skin Treatments. More postings lik…
Millions of people suffer from the common but mysterious ailment known as “essential tremor” — the uncontrollable shaking of the hands, head or other body parts that occurs during voluntary movement. Here, one reader asks whether Botox is a good option for somebody with shaking in the hand.
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I have essential tremor, primarily in my right hand, which makes writing either impossible or at…