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8 Things No One Tells You Before Facial Fillers

If you’re thinking of dermal fillers like Juvederm®, Toronto’s Dr. Nowell Solish says that there are some important things everyone should know before these types of treatments. Juvederm® is a collection of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, also known as facial fillers – injections of soft gels of varying consistencies that are placed under the skin in certain areas of the face to reduce wrinkles, add volume where it may be needed, and enhance facial contours. Hyaluronic acid is a substance that occurs naturally in the body. It helps to keep skin hydrated and preserve a plump, youthful appearance. Since they are convenient, highly accessible, and versatile, these treatments are always in high demand. Although facial fillers are more popular than ever before, there are certain aspects of them that patients may overlook or be unaware of prior to having them. Continue reading for eight essential facts about facial fillers that everyone should know before making their appointment.

1.    Fillers Contain a Substance That Occurs Naturally in the Body

Hyaluronic acid, which is the active ingredient in many popular dermal fillers, is a type of sugar that is naturally found in your body in your skin and cartilage. This is also a common ingredient in many skin care products. Hyaluronic acid is highly effective for hydration since it can retain one thousand times its molecular weight in water.

2.    Sometimes Patients May Have Multiple Fillers

What patients may not realize is that different types of fillers may be needed for each area of the face. Some areas may require denser fillers that provide more support and lift while a thinner, lighter, and more watery filler could be better for another area.

3.    Treatments Are Reversible

One of the benefits of facial fillers is that most of the time, their effects can be reversed with a product called hyaluronidase that’s injected into the treatment area to quickly dissolve the filler. This means that if you don’t like fillers, you’re not stuck with them. This can be useful if you dislike the way your filler looks or complications occur.

4.    You Don’t Have to Do Everything in One Sitting

When having fillers, you can get your treatment done in stages and have multiple appointments that are spaced out over several weeks, rather than attempting to have your full face treated in one sitting. It can sometimes be best to take things slowly when it comes to fillers.

5.    They Shouldn’t Be Painful

Another advantage of facial fillers is that they cause little to no discomfort when the right techniques are used, although patients can use topical numbing cream if necessary. Most patients say they experience minimal to no pain during or after fillers. They also usually come with lidocaine, a type of anesthetic that quickly numbs the injection site as a way of preventing discomfort during the injection process.

6.    Fillers Are Highly Versatile

Fillers can sculpt and lift different areas of the face and you will notice the changes right away, so you won’t have to wait for weeks or months to see if the procedure was effective. They can be used for a many different concerns such as adding volume, lifting, and improving an uneven face.

7.    Give Yourself Time for Side Effects to Resolve

If you’re planning on attending a major event such as a wedding, it’s recommended that you have fillers done at least around three weeks before the day, to allow any residual swelling and bruising to resolve.

8.    Hydration is Key

Hyaluronic acid attracts and retains water, which contributes to its effectiveness in restoring volume to the skin. To maximize the benefits of the treatment, it is essential to maintain good skin hydration. Drinking plenty of water and using appropriate skincare products, especially products containing hyaluronic acid, can help support the results and prolong their duration.

Ready to find out more about facial fillers like Juvederm®? Contact Toronto’s Dr. Nowell Solish. Call (416) 964-8888 or submit a contact form to request a consultation if you would like to find out more about this treatment.

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Are there Any Ways to Reverse Summer Skin Damage?

If you’re bothered by blotchy, uneven, and wrinkled skin after the summer, one of the best treatments to tackle these common concerns is photorejuvenation. Toronto’s Dr. Nowell Solish explains that photorejuvenation, which is also known as intense pulsed light (IPL), is a gentle, light-based treatment that reduces the dark spots on your skin along with early signs of aging with minimal recovery time. It feels good to spend time in the sun but all of the exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays, heat, and humidity during the summer can be damaging to our skin. The sun’s rays cause lasting damage to skin cells in addition to sunburns. Even if you’re vigilant about applying sunscreen and taking other sun protection measures, the rays can be harsh on your complexion. Eventually, all of the sun exposure can result in wrinkles, sunspots, and other imperfections that make you look older. It’s difficult to fully avoid exposure to the sun but we can take steps to protect and repair the skin. Once summer is over, it may be time to assess your skin and do some damage control. Over the counter treatments and in-office cosmetic treatments can help to repair your skin.

Wrinkles

Wrinkles are often caused by damage to the collagen and elastin fibers in the skin because of sun damage. Antioxidants are powerful ingredients that help to counteract the effects of free radicals – harmful molecules that are generated by sun exposure. Retinol, a derivative of vitamin A, helps to minimize wrinkles. It boosts skin cell turnover and collagen production. Microneedling RF encourages collagen production. Dermal fillers like Juvederm® add volume to reduce the wrinkles and create a more youthful, smooth appearance.

Congested Skin

Sunscreen, makeup, dirt, oil, and sweat can become trapped in the pores during the summer, leading to dull, uneven, and lackluster skin, as well as acne flare-ups. Be sure to remove your makeup, cleanse your skin, and exfoliate to clear away the dead skin cells. By shedding the dead skin cells, you can promote skin cell turnover to allow bright, new skin to appear on the surface.

Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation causes marks that are darker than the surrounding skin. It can form in small patches, cover larger areas, or even affect the entire body. Some examples include melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation due to injury or inflammation. The sunspots occur due to excess sun exposure. Topical retinoids help to lighten the darkened areas on the skin. Too much sun exposure can cause a clump of melanin – the pigment that gives colour to your skin – to form as a flat brown or black spot. Laser therapy removes the outer layer of skin to allow new, clearer skin cells to rise to the surface. Photorejuvenation gets rid of the unwanted pigmentation on the skin. It’s easiest to treat the dark marks as early as possible before they move deeper into the skin. Vitamin C helps to lighten the dark marks.

Changeover Your Skin Routine

As autumn brings cooler weather with lower humidity, it’s time to make some changes to your skin care routine to adjust for these seasonal changes. The cool, stale, and dry air means your skin will become much drier. It’s the perfect storm that can lead to dryness, itching, and flare-ups of chronic skin conditions. Having a humidifier can help to restore some of the moisture that’s lost during the autumn weather. You’ll need to transition from lightweight, water-based moisturizers that you would have used during the summer to richer creams with ceramides in moisturizers for autumn. Your skin needs moisturizer from head to toe. When it gets colder, you should also exfoliate less.

Want to find out more about the benefits of photorejuvenation? Contact Toronto’s Dr. Nowell Solish for more details about this treatment. If you want clearer, brighter skin, call (416) 964-8888 or submit a contact form to request a consultation and learn more about skin resurfacing procedures.

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A Simple Guide to Maximizing the Results from Injectables

Facial wrinkles are creases, folds or ridges on the skin naturally appear as you age. Not only does the skin get thinner and less elastic over time because it’s producing less of the collagen, elastin, oils, and hydration it needs to remain firm and supple, but our skin is battered by the toxins and free radicals from the environment around us that cause the skin fibers to break down along with bad lifestyle habits like smoking or a sedentary lifestyle. Moreover, the skin, especially in areas where there is heavy muscle activity such as around our eyes and mouth, is constantly being folded and squeezed during our facial expressions that we use to communicate with others. There are steps we can take to protect our skin and delay the effects of aging, such as a good skin care routine, limiting unprotected exposure to sunlight, not smoking, keeping stress levels low, and getting an adequate amount of sleep each night. However, since our skin does lose a certain percentage of collagen each decade and we can’t just avoid facial expressions, some wrinkles might be unavoidable. Fortunately, injectable fillers such as Juvederm®, explains Toronto’s Dr. Nowell Solish and wrinkle relaxers are available to counteract these signs of aging.

There are many advantages to using minimally invasive injectables – the procedure is very quick, simple, and straightforward, there’s no downtime, and the side effects are minimal. Patients can even have hyaluronic acid fillers reversed with an enzyme if they are unhappy with their results and since injectables are temporarily, they are eventually metabolized by the body, allowing your skin to return to its previous state. However, the temporary nature of injectables can also be seen as the one downside to these procedures. Not every patient wants to have to return for repeat injections each year to maintain the wrinkle-reducing results. If you’re frustrated about having to get the same treatment again, the good news is that there are ways of ensuring that your injectables last longer between appointments. Here’s what patients can do to extend the lifespan of fillers and neuromodulators.

 Neuromodulators/Wrinkle Relaxers

Neuromodulators are injections of a diluted, purified form of botulinum toxin type A. Once injected into targeted muscles on the face, they temporarily prevent the contractions of those muscles by blocking the messages sent between the nerves and the muscles, without affecting the surrounding muscle areas. Patients will be able to move their face normally and have facial expressions but their face will simply look smoother, softer and more energized with less visible wrinkles. To prolong neuromodulator results, you can avoid exaggerated expressions such as squinting and scowling especially when working out and wear sunglasses or glasses to avoid squinting. For any types of injectables, wearing SPF and taking other sun protection measures will be important for protecting the skin.

Facial Fillers

Facial fillers are implants of soft synthetic or natural-derived substances that are injected beneath the skin, to fill in areas where volume is deficient. They act as a substitute for the collagen and other elements that the skin might be lacking to reduce the depth of facial wrinkles. Facial fillers blend in to look and feel very natural. To ensure that your fillers last longer, get them on areas of the face where there is less regular and aggressive movement. Use stress management techniques such as yoga or meditation to relax as cortisol and other stress hormones can cause your skin to age at a faster rate. Avoid processed foods or high amounts of sugar in your diet that could cause inflammation and have a bad effect on your skin health. Skin care products that contain glycerin or hyaluronic acid plump the skin and are complementary to fillers.

 Injectables are simple, convenient treatments that can take years off your appearance. Learn more about the benefits of Juvederm® for Toronto patients by contacting cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Nowell Solish and his team. Call (416) 964-8888 or submit a contact form to request a consultation and find out whether you are eligible for dermal fillers or neuromodulators.

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Botox® vs. Dermal Fillers: How Do They Differ?

Botox® and dermal fillers are two convenient beautification techniques. Despite the popular misconception, the only things these procedures have in common are that both are non-surgical and are administered via injections. These are thought of as complementary procedures and can be combined for enhanced results, but one should not be considered as the equivalent of or a substitute for the other. In fact, the types of aging or irregularities they target, their ingredients, and the way they function are very different. Dr. Nowell Solish, who provides cosmetic dermatology in the Toronto area, explains some of the key details to know about the two.

There are two reasons why most people seek fillers or Botox®: to reverse the consequences of aging, or to enhance their existing facial features. As our chronological age increases, most people notice that their skin is no longer as supple, smooth, and firm as it once was. This process, known as intrinsic aging, causes the skin to decrease its production of connective proteins like collagen and elastin, new skin cells, and moisture. And the skin is also repeatedly battered by external forces like environmental factors, pollution, and exposure to UV radiation from sunlight.

How Do They Work?

The main factor that sets Botox® and products like Juvederm® apart is that the former is what is known as an injectable neuromodulator while the latter is a dermal filler, otherwise known as a soft tissue filler. Once injected into the skin, Botox® works by changing the way nerves interact with muscles in isolated spots on the face. It is a protein from a natural substance that weakens nerves for a specific length of time nerves for a specific length of time. The overlying skin appears smoother.

Dermal fillers add volume to the soft tissue beneath the skin with non-toxic, gel-like substances designed to fill in the hollow spaces and thin areas that have been affected by the loss of collagen and other ingredients. Most of the popular, temporary dermal fillers like Juvederm® contain hyaluronic acid – a carbohydrate found naturally in the body’s tissues that is capable of pulling in and holding onto large quantities of water to lubricate tissues.

What Types of Wrinkles Do They Address?

Not all wrinkles are the same. Some of the main types include dynamic expression wrinkles, permanent elastic creases, compression wrinkles, and gravitational folds. Botox® is the gold standard for making dynamic wrinkles disappear. These are ones that result from a history of repeated muscle movements in the face and appear when you make certain facial expressions. Older skin is no longer as springy as it once was and cannot return to its original position as easily, so the overlying skin bunches together. Most of the time, this medicine is used on the lines that occur on the upper section of the face, like horizontal forehead lines, elevens between the eyebrows, and crow’s feet.

On the other hand, dermal fillers are meant for any wrinkles that are not caused by movement, i.e. static wrinkles and gravitational folds. Many filler brands like Juvederm® consist of a range of different products that are designed with unique purposes. Fillers usually go on the parts of the face that Botox® isn’t generally meant for – like the middle and lower thirds including the cheeks, mouth area, and lips.

Juvederm® decreases the depth of moderate to severe wrinkles in these areas like nasolabial folds, and also finetunes the more delicate skin on lip lines. One version of it, Voluma®, augments the cheeks to make them rounder, more youthful, or more defined, depending on what the patient wants. Many people who use fillers may be experiencing sagging skin around the jaw area and pinched-in cheeks, or thinner, drier lips.

Would you like to learn more about the benefits of Botox®, dermal fillers or other treatments used in cosmetic dermatology? Toronto-based dermatologist Dr. Nowell Solish would be happy to guide you on everything you need to know. To schedule an appointment, call his practice today at (416) 964-8888 or visit their website to write to them directly.