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Plastic
Surgery:
Breast
Augmentation
Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Spider Veins Removal
Rhinoplasty
Facelift
Cheeklift
Eyelid
Surgery & Browlift
BOTOX®
& Wrinkle Fillers
Wrinkle Removal & Peels
Lip
Enhancement
Chin/Cheek Implants
Otoplasty
Breast Reduction
Male Breast Reduction
Laser Hair Removal
Special Procedures:
Thigh
& Buttock Lift
Power
Peel
Split
Earlobe Repair
Scar
Revision
Permanent
Makeup
Hair Replacement
Stretch Marks Removal
Laser Tattoo Removal
Growths/Mole
Removal
Mesotherapy
1150 Amboy Avenue
Edison, New Jersey
(732) 548-3200
203 Route 9 South
Marlboro, New Jersey
(732) 617-1800
5
Mountain Blvd.
Warren, New Jersey
(908) 222-8440
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Wrinkle
Removal
BOTOX®
| Wrinkle Fillers | Laser Wrinkle Removal and Peels
BOTOX®
Botox® works great for lines caused by muscle movement.
These lines include the frown lines, the forehead lines, and the
crow’s feet around the eyes and nose.
It is a quick and simple injection that can be done anytime in the
office. Side effects are
extremely uncommon, and it is simply repeated every four months on average
for a wonderful, natural result.
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There are many
different types of injectable fillers that can be used for wrinkles, folds
in the face, and the lips as evidenced by the large array of advertising
campaigns in magazines and on television.
At Associates in Plastic Surgery, you can be assured that we only use
materials that are well tested and shown scientifically to work.
We do not use any gimmick procedures to just get patients in the
door.
Injectable fillers
are most commonly used for the folds between the nose and lips (nasolabial
or NL folds or laugh lines) and
between the lips and chin (labiomandibular or LM
folds or drool lines) as a way of replenishing lost volume.
As we age, two things typically happen to the midface – 1. The
cheeks fall as a result of gravity, and 2. You lose fat volume in the areas
of the NL and LM folds. The
different materials used to replenish the lost volume are:
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Restylane®
or Juvederm™ are
both hyaluronic acid products.
Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of the skin, so no
skin allergy test is needed. These
products are typically used to fill the NL and LM folds as well as
other wrinkles on the face. They
can also be used to enhance the lips and to fill the crease that
sometimes forms under the eye (the tear trough).
Since this is a very natural substance, there is no worry
about side effects and can last anywhere from 4-8 months.
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Radiesse® is a
formulation of calcium hydroxyapitite, which is also a common
substance in the body that is nonreactive.
It is usually utilized to
fill in the NL and LM folds as well as the cheeks.
It produces a fuller result than Restylane® and may last up to
a year.
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Collagen
is still used for the very fine, superficial lines in the skin that
cannot be filled with Restylane®, Juvederm™, or Radiesse® because those
fillers have to be placed a little deeper. With genetically engineered human collagen, no skin testing
is needed and a nice result is achieved immediately.
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Silicone
may be used in small quantities at a time for the lips, NL folds and
LM folds. A
microinjection technique allows the enlargement to proceed slowly,
giving the patient the opportunity to enhance the area until happy
with the result.
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Fat
can be harvested
through thin canulas from the outer hips or lovehandles.
It is then processed and can be injected into the NL and LM
folds as well as the cheeks, lips, or under the eyes.
Some fat is stored in the freezer and the patient returns a
few times during the year to build up a nice long lasting result.
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Threadlift
– Thin threads are placed under the skin using local anesthesia to
lift up the cheeks and jowls with a natural appearance. |
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PROCEDURE
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Our physicians will discuss all of the options with you. Most procedures such as Restylane®, Juvederm™, Radiesse®,
Collagen, or Silicone can be done on the day of consultation. A numbing injection is performed to minimize any pain, and
then the injection is carried out.
Usually some swelling will occur for less than a day.
Occasionally, you will get some minor bruising which can be
covered up with makeup. The
injectable should look smooth and natural, but rarely a small bump
may be present that will resolve with massage of the area.
The wide
variety of injectable fillers can be confusing but the physicians at
Associates in Plastic Surgery will take the time to determine what
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LASER WRINKLE REMOVAL &
PEELS
Scientific advances in the field
of laser surgery have made younger and smoother looking skin a reality. The ultra pulse
laser can smooth facial wrinkle irregularities and blotchiness. It is especially effective
for "crow's feet" around the eyes and frown lines around the mouth and lips. Our glycolic peel home care
program is perfect for the patient who desires a gradual skin rejuvenation. Our specially
formulated products are used at home and an occasional light peel performed in our office.
Effective for facial wrinkles, dark circles around the eyes, irregular skin pigmentation
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