There is an ongoing debate among injectors as to what method of injecting fillers is more accurate. The needle pundits state that the needle can inject in any tissue, at any depths. While this is true, is the filler actually placed where they think it is? Cannulas aficionados argument is that cannulas will stay in […]
New Research Suggests that Not All Cannulas are Safe!
Cannulas, specifically, blunt microcannulas, can be used to administer fillers by advanced injectors. They a favorable over needles because they have a blunt round tip and are flexible, leading to the following advantages: Less discomfort – one entry point can serve a large area, thus avoiding multiple dermal penetrations which is more uncomfortable. Less bruising […]
Why are Blunt Microcannulas the Obvious Choice for Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Contouring of the face, restoring volume loss, enhancing features such as lip plumping can all be obtained with very little downtime. Just 15 years ago, surgery was the only way these enhancements could be performed. There are some minor complications associated with fillers such as pain, bruising, swelling […]
2019 UPDATE: State-of-the-Art Acne Scar Treatments
Acne scarring has significant debilitating effects on one’s overall self-worth and confidence. Millions in the US are affected. There have been improvements in techniques and energy devices in past few years which have led to better outcomes for acne scar treatments. Subcision – This is process of breaking up deeply tethered scar bands associated mainly […]
How to Minimize Risks of Vascular Occlusion and Blindness During Filler Injections
Dermal fillers improve volume loss or enhance facial features. Their use is increasing at rate of 10% or more per year worldwide. Adverse events are usually minor and consist of bruising, swelling, asymmetries, and nodularity. More significant complications are fortunately rare and include infection, granuloma, skin necrosis, and blindness. This blog will concentrate on techniques […]
Dr. Steven F. Weiner’s 6 year Experience with Blunt Cannulas for Dermal Fillers
The value of volume replacement in the aging face is now universally recognized as one of the most beneficial procedures to restore youthfulness. The combination of sun exposure, aging, and genetics leads to collagen, fat, muscle, and bone loss. Reinflating the cheeks, lips, and tear troughs are routinely done by physicians across the world on […]
The best way to get your lips augmented…Hyaluronic Acid Fillers using Blunt Cannulas
[youtube=http://youtu.be/sIeC2f6IuTI] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLQqDw9zhco] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hI6vbmXyS2c] Lip augmentation has received a lot of press over the past couple years and its been mostly bad. That’s because most physicians either overfill the lips or don’t understand what makes lips attractive and natural appearing. In addition, most patients equate lip augmentation to severe pain and several days of downtime with […]
