Older skin loses a significant amount of volume over time, and this is one of the main causes of the depressions, wrinkles, sagging, and hollow areas that are tell-tale signs of aging. The skin becomes thinner because it grows deficient in collagen, elastin, hyaluronic acid, and fat. There’s no way to prevent time or gravity from affecting the skin, but there are treatments designed to help replace these substances and restore a youthful fullness. One of the most effective ways to restore volume and re-shape certain features is by injecting dermal fillers or with a fat transfer. Here are some of the basic differences and similarities between fat transfer and dermal fillers.
Read MoreBoth Botox and dermal fillers are common solutions if you are unhappy with your current appearance and want to improve the aesthetic appeal of your face. Since they are both injectable treatments that can reduce wrinkles, these two treatments are frequently confused for each other. Here's what you need to understand about the differences between Botox and dermal fillers.
Read MoreWith each different surgeon creating their own brands of facelifts, there can be a confusing variation of names for different types of facelifts. Albany, NY , facial plastic surgeon Dr. Edwin Williams explains that the term “facelift surgery” (technically known as a rhytidectomy) is used to refer to a wide variety of techniques meant to improve the lower third of the face and the neck.
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