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 […]
Cannulas Were Approved by the FDA for Restylane Silk….Finally!
On October 12, 2017, Galderma was notified by the FDA that Restylane Silk was approved to be administered using blunt microcannulas. Galderma deserves a huge “high 5” for stepping out of the box in recognizing the improved patient outcomes and safety benefits of cannulas. No other dermal filler in the US has been approved for […]
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 […]
Creating the Perfect Lips with Restylane Silk
Enhancing lips has become a very popular cosmetic procedure. Most of the press has been negative because of the abundance of poorly performed injections, particularly on celebrities. Instead of improving one’s looks, and sensuality, they become a turn-off, negatively affecting one’s attractiveness if not done properly. A slew of new terms for these lips has […]