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Artefill®
Wrinkle solution
$2,500 to $3,500 |
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| Contains tiny PMMA (poly-methyl-methacrylate) microspheres in a purified bovine collagen gel with an anesthetic for comfort during injection. The collagen acts as a carrier for the PMMA and dissolves over several months, leaving the microspheres in your skin. These microspheres provide the permanent support your skin needs for enduring wrinkle correction. |
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| Results are immediate and only 1-2 treatments are usually required. |
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| Contains microspheres that help provide the permanent support for wrinkle correction. Treatment results are lasting. The microspheres can only be surgically removed.
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As with any Injectable Cosmetic Enhancement filler, you can expect mild swelling and reddening at the treatment site. Severity and Duration of these side effect depend on the individual and location of the treatment.
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Injectable Filler Cosmetic Enhancements offered
by Aloha Dermatology and Laser Center.
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Autologous fat
Injection
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$900 to $5,000 |
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| Fat from another part of the body--usually the abdomen, thighs, or buttocks--is injected into the face. |
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| Since the fat is taken from your own body, it’s completely natural. |
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| Some doctors say fat doesn't always stay where it’s injected. Procedure is performed in operating room, often under sedation. |
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As with any Injectable Cosmetic Enhancement filler, you can expect Some swelling and bruising at the treatment site. Severity and Duration of these side effect depend on the individual and location of the treatment.
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Injectable Fat Transfer Enhancement.
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| Purified form of toxin Clostridiurn botulinurn is injected into muscle; the toxin temporarily numbs muscle, preventing it from contracting, thus smoothing out skin on top. |
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| Too much can make facial features appear "frozen" May cause droopy eyelids, which usually resolves within a week or two. |
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As with any Injectable Cosmetic Enhancement, you can expect some swelling and bruising at the treatment site. It is possible, but unlikely, that you will experience a mild headache following treatment. It is possible, but rare, that you may experience mild flu-like symptoms after your injections. Severity and Duration of these side effect depend on the individual and location of the treatment.
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Botox Cosmetic Enhancement treatment offered
by Aloha Dermatology and Laser Center.
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Collagen injection
$150 to $600 |
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| Synthetic collagen is injected with a fine needle along the edge of a wrinkle or line, instantly filling out skin. |
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| Product is made with lidocaine, so you don't usually need additional anesthetic. |
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| Because it’s made from bovine collagen, It can cause allergic reactions: a skin test is typically done 30 days before the procedure. |
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As with any Injectable Cosmetic Enhancement filler, may cause slight bruising; allergic reactions can cause itching and redness. Severity and Duration of these side effect depend on the individual and location of the treatment.
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Injectable Filler Cosmetic Enhancements offered
by Aloha Dermatology and Laser Center.
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| 2 to 3 months, possibly longer |
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| Fascian™ is our popular injectable filler consisting of preserved, particulate fascia. To make Fascian™, fascia is removed, carefully treated and preserved, and is then supplied to physicians in a form that can be injected. Fascian™ is a natural, biological substance. Specifically, Fascian™ is typically processed gastrocnemius fascia. |
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| No skin testing is usually required.
Fascian™ is a natural product. Allergies are very rare and you won't have a foreign substance in your body.
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| Some degree of re-absorption of the material is to be expected. This will depend on many factors, including the the size of the areas being treated and the amount of material placed in the area. |
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As with any Injectable Cosmetic Enhancement filler, the local reaction to the site of injection is mild and pain-free, however, many factors may influence the extent of bruising and swelling. Severity and Duration of these side effect depend on the individual and location of the treatment.
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Injectable Filler Cosmetic Enhancements offered
by Aloha Dermatology and Laser Center.
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| Juvéderm™ is a smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration. Your healthcare professional eases Juvéderm™ injectable gel under the skin to provide a smooth, natural look. |
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Natural looking results.
JUVÉDERM™ injectable gel will help to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Most patients need one treatment to achieve optimal
wrinkle smoothing.
Lips, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, tear trough, adding volume to cheeks, finesse areas |
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Injections may cause some discomfort during and after the injection. |
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As with any Injectable Cosmetic Enhancement filler, most side effects are mild or moderate in nature, and their duration is short lasting. Severity and Duration of these side effect depend on the individual and location of the treatment.
Is this product safe? Click Here
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Injectable Filler Cosmetic Enhancements offered
by Aloha Dermatology and Laser Center.
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Finally, there’s a simple, in-office procedure developed by Dr. Ly and exclusive to Aloha Dermatology and Laser Center that answers the demand for immediate, enduring correction of facial wrinkles known as smile lines.
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| Can only be surgically reversed.
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As with any Injectable Cosmetic Enhancement filler, mild swelling and reddening at the treatment site. Severity and Duration of these side effect depend on the individual and location of the treatment.
Is this product safe? Click Here
to read Consumer Safety Information about the
Injectable Filler Cosmetic Enhancements offered
by Aloha Dermatology and Laser Center.
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| Made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring skin protein that diminishes with age. Injected along edge of wrinkle or line to be erased. |
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| Great for attacking wrinkles, plumping lips, and getting rid of crow's feet. Radiesse, because it contains calcium, may sustain some fullness for an extended period of time. |
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| Requires local temporary anesthesia |
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As with any Injectable Cosmetic Enhancement filler, treatment may cause temporary pain, swelling, and tenderness for a few days after injection. Severity and Duration of these side effect depend on the individual and location of the treatment.
Is this product safe? Click Here
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Injectable Filler Cosmetic Enhancements offered
by Aloha Dermatology and Laser Center.
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| Made from hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring skin protein that diminishes with age. Injected along edge of wrinkle or line to be erased. |
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Natural looking results; great for filling out nasal-labial folds--deep lines on both sides of mouth.
Lips, marionette lines, tear trough, adding volume to cheeks, finesse areas. |
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| Requires local anesthesia. |
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As with any Injectable Cosmetic Enhancement filler, the local reaction to the site of injection is mild and pain-free, however, many factors may influence the extent of bruising and swelling. Severity and Duration of these side effect depend on the individual and location of the treatment.
Is this product safe? Click Here
to read Consumer Safety Information about the
Injectable Filler Cosmetic Enhancements offered
by Aloha Dermatology and Laser Center.
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| Temorarily paralyzes the muscles that cause lines through negative facial expressions |
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| Frown lines between eyes, forehead, crow's-feet, upperlip, lower neck. |
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| When performed properly, almost none. |
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As with any Injectable Cosmetic Enhancement filler, the local reaction to the site of injection is mild and pain-free, however, many factors may influence the extent of bruising and swelling. Severity and Duration of these side effect depend on the individual and location of the treatment.
Is this product safe? Click Here
to read Consumer Safety Information about the
Injectable Filler Cosmetic Enhancements offered
by Aloha Dermatology and Laser Center.
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