Medical aesthetics revolves around aesthetic procedures and medicines to improve physical appearance and restore the beauty of the skin. These procedures get popular throughout the world because of their long-term effects. The quality and effect of each aesthetic procedure highly depend on the aesthetic center as well as the treatment provider. Most dermatologists and plastic surgeons are usually preferred instead of any ordinary diploma holder or technician. After treatment care is also important to get full flash benefits of aesthetic procedures.
1. Botox
Botox treatments are the most popular aesthetic treatments to resolve skin-related issues. Botox is a specific purified protein obtained from bacteria named Clostridium botulinum. Botox works by obstructing the nerve impulses that cause frowning muscles to contract. Botox is approved for the treatment of brow furrows and frown lines.
Average Cost
The average cost of Botox is $350 to $500 per area of treatment.
Cautions
Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers must consult with the physician before going through botox cosmetic procedures.
2. Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are injectable products that work to fill up the lines and wrinkles and provide a smooth look in a natural way. Dermal fillers are the second most popular, non-surgical aesthetic treatment. They are directly injected into the lines and wrinkles thereby increasing the volume.
Cautions
The use of multiple types of dermal fillers is in practice on the basis of clients’ needs and requirements. You need to consult with your dermatologist and physician before going for the procedure.
Average Cost
The cost of dermal filler mainly depends on the type of filler and geographic region. You are paying the cost per syringe. The average cost of injectable fillers is $1,000
FDA Approved Dermal Fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers
Hyaluronic acid is naturally present in our skin. Its decreased concentration with increasing age causes loss of skin elasticity and volume. So hyaluronic acid fillers are used to restore skin volume by replacing lost hyaluronic acid.
Collagen fillers
Collagen is a special protein that is abundantly found in human tissue. It has immense importance for skin as it is providing a firm structure to it. Collagen is often used as a filler for filling lines and wrinkles on the face. Collagen fillers give the best result when they are repeatedly administered after a month or two.
Fat fillers
Fat fillers are the specific dermal fillers in which your body fat is removed from somewhen and injected into wrinkles or lines. Utilizing your body fat decrease the risk of complication and adverse reaction.
Synthetic fillers
Synthetic fillers generally work for facial wrinkles and folds. Depending on filler products, the results last for six months to a year. A dermatologist or plastic surgeon must perform this aesthetic treatment instead of any technician. Synthetic fillers are of different types
- Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA): It is 20 % PMMA beads in 80 percent collagen. These fillers are not absorbed by the body and differ in working as compared to other fillers. The collagen in the injection breaks down after a few months and sparks your body to produce its own natural collagen to fill in the space.
- Hydroxylapatite: It is naturally present in bones and teeth and. As a cosmetic product, it is an injectable gel and is available in different brands.
- Polylactic acid: It is rarely used as a dermal filler and does not give immediate results as it takes a few months to stimulate collagen.
