Wrinkled puppies may be cute, but wrinkled people are not.

This is a procedure performed by cosmetic surgeons and other doctors who have been trained in doing so. Injections for wrinkles are so popular because they can be done in one quick office visit, and because it looks so natural, often times the patient can even return to work the very same day. The most widely used brands are currently Restylane, Perlane, and Juvederm.

It doesn’t seem like long ago women were flocking to their plastic surgeon to find out ways to look younger. They would go in for a consultation, make a follow up appointment and be prepared to go under the knife, and all of this was to improve their looks. Many of them had a plan to look years younger. In today’s fast paced society, women can now make an appointment with a plastic surgeon and have procedures done during their lunch break and have very limited swelling that allows them to go back to work and finish their day off. Talk about having a productive lunch hour! And I thought that lunch was meant to eat food, not have mini facial procedures performed. Nonetheless, this is a common trend in today’s society, and it occurs more often then you might think.

Dermal Fillers
Many of the procedures that women are having done and is a popular fad among many aging women are injections for wrinkles called fillers. There are a variety of different injections, but the ones that seem to be very high in demand are Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane. Each one of these are said to add volume to the face to help smooth the appearance of wrinkles, which makes your skin look younger. Many women use these procedures to help in the treatment of the nasolabial fold features on the face.

Active Ingredients
All of the brands mentioned use hyaluronic acid which is great because it is a non-animal based substance that is actually naturally produced within the body. Therefore, there is a lower risk of having an allergic reaction to it since our body is already familiar with it’s components. These can be injected by a doctor in different parts on the face, such as the lips, the corners of the mouth, the cheeks as well as the nasolabial fold features on each side of the nose.

What To Expect
During the procedure, women can expect the physician to use a thin needle to inject the desired product into the problem area. This injection is able to get underneath the skin, while the needle is in place the filler is slowly injected and the needle moved out of the skin. This type of procedure enables more control then other type of injections, therefore the results can be seen immediately after treatment is received. These injections have also been said to last longer then collagen injections and can last for anywhere from 3 months to up to 3 years at a time, depending on the product that is used.

Warning
It has been highly advised to limit the use of aspirin or vitamin E before undergoing any of these types of treatments because they have been known to cause bruising. The use of ice packs after the procedure is done can help reduce swelling as well as alleviate any pain associated with these procedure. The doctor will also using numbing agents so you do not feel the injection.

In closing, I am not a licensed medical professional, therefore you will need to consult with a qualified doctor to determine whether or not procedures involving Juvederm or other injections for wrinkles are right for you. That way you can make a more informed decision on whether pursuing this type of treatment is ideal for you and your skin care needs.