Tag: Surgery

Facts about filler treatments As we age, we lose some of the fullness and elasticity in our skin and subcutaneous tissue Hyaluronic acid (e.g. Restylane, Juvéderm, Esthélis) is one of the most popular types of fillers that can be injected into the skin. They are used to restore volume and fullness to the face as well as to fill up wrinkles so that they are smoothed out Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in your body, which is broken down and excreted by the body. Therefore, the effect only lasts for approx. 6-12 months The form of hyaluronic acid used in fillers is artificially produced. So there are no residues from animal proteins in the fabrics. The risk of allergy is therefore very […]

Facts about Face Lifts A facelift (English: facelift), or rhytidectomy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that corrects some of the visible signs of aging on the face and neck Excess facial skin is removed and underlying soft tissue is lifted and repositioned in a more youthful position on the face A facelift does not change your basic appearance. The intervention also does not stop the aging process, but makes your appearance more youthful, “turns back time”. The procedure does not remove any damage to the skin as a result of e.g. UV light, sunlight or smoking throughout life The scars after a face lift are permanent, but they are placed in places where they are least visible and can usually be hidden […]