Thanks to shows like Desperate Housewives, however, there are a lot of misconceptions that taint opinions and deprive many from the benefits because they don’t want to look unnatural.  The article will attempt to clear up the misconceptions.

As we age we lose fat on our faces.  Our cheeks, which were full and high when we were young can sink and develop a triangular shaped flat spot that can appear shaded and grooved.  Many of us lose volume in the orbits of our eyes that result in eye circles that may or may not be dark in appearance.  We also lose volume in our lips and other areas of the face.   This lost volume allows the face to fall and contributes to the appearance of lip lines and the folds that appear at the sides and corners of the mouth.  Even when we are young, lack of volume can make us look tired!

The good news is that lost volume can easily be replaced with dermal fillers!  This popular procedure can restore the contours and shape your face had when you were younger.  Fillers can also be used to create volume where it has never existed.

A combination  treatment known as Softlift can replace lost volume and relax the muscles that cause deep wrinkles!

Animation of the face is, of course, a good thing.  Excessive animation, however, causes wrinkles that can eventually become static and permanently etched into our features.  A class of medications known as neuromodulators can relax muscles to create a more relaxed and more youthful appearance.

Neuromodulators that are currently in use include Botox™,  Dysport™ and Xeomin™.
Approved and off-label uses for cosmetic purposes include:

Forehead Lines:  When the muscles in the forehead are overly strong, it creates vertical frown lines and horizontal lines across the forehead.  Relaxing this area is the most common use of neuromodulators.

Crow’s Feet:  These lines that appear at the outer corners of our eyes when we squint or smile can easily be relaxed.

Eyebrow Shaping:  A subtle elevation and arch in the brow can be created to open up the eye.

Lip Lines:  Smoking, puckering or just talking can cause lines to develop around our mouth.  Relaxing the muscle around the lips is a cheap fix. 

Neck Bands:  The platysmal bands in the neck tend to become tight, prominent, and stringy in appearance as we age.  They can be relaxed for dramatic improvement in appearance.  This popular treatment is known as a Nefertiti Neck Lift.

Other  uses:  Bunny lines on the nose, a gummy smile, a masculine jawline, downturned lips and more.

Skinpossible uses Botox!

Administering neuromodulators and dermal fillers is an art! The goal of neuromodulators is to relax the muscles to smooth out animation lines.  Dosing that is too high can freeze features and create a rather odd looking appearance. Moderate dosing, on the other hand, creates a natural, youthful looking appearance that you will love. The results from filler can range from subtle to dramatic but it is important to not overdo it.  Too much filler can look unnatural.  As a rule of thumb, less is more.  If your face can’t move or your lips enter the room before you do, you may have lost perspective!

Results are instant and Natural in appearance!