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A Closer Look At Restylane
Over the next few weeks we’re going to be looking closely at the various liquid facelift products and most notably the dermal fillers that we offer here at the Beverly Hills Center for Facial Rejuvenation. We’re starting off with Restylane, and hope that this blog post can give some insight into what the product is, how it was developed and why we use it.
Firstly, let’s take a look at the history of Restylane. The product is made up of hyaluronic acid ( substance found naturally in bodily epithelial, neural and connective tissue) which was discovered by the medical field in the 1930s. It is one of the most studied products used in facial treatments, and it started to be used for this purpose in 2003 when approved by the FDA. Since then, its popularity has soared and it’s one of the most popular dermal filler treatments, along with botox and juvederm. Even over its short 7 year use in this field, there have been hundreds of medical reports published on the effects of Restylane, and it is known as one of the most safest dermal fillers on the market.
Many individuals choose Restylane a their dermal filler because it is non-animal sourced and therefore vegetarian and vegan friendly. It’s also approved by the FDA (food and drug administration) of the USA as totally safe and recommended for use as a dermal filler by licensed professionals.
We use Restylane at the Beverly Hills Center for Facial Rejuvenation for all of these positive reasons, but also because of its use in specialized areas. It has been shown to have the best results in lip augmentation, and we use it very often for this purpose. It is also great to use as a dermal filler for laughter lines, orbital troughs and crows feet around the eyes.
We highly recommend Restylane as a dermal filler, as it has been proven as one of the safest to use and has some spectacular results for lip augmentation and for reducing the appearance of facial wrinkles. It is also often used to plump up aging skin in the hands, so you see it isn’t just used for one purpose and one purpose only. If you’re interested in a Restylane dermal filler treatment, take a look at our Restylane page for more information and get in touch to book an appointment.
Put On A Happy Face: Why Your Facial Expressions Can Bring You Joy
By Dr. Alexander Avila and Dr. Babak Azizzadeh
Betsy, a forty-two year old engineer, was a good person, a hard worker, but she always looked like she was worried or angry. She had furrowed brows that made her look worried; she had a tight smile that made her look angry. Betsy not only looked sad and angry, but she also felt that way most of the time. As a result, people avoided her, and she was single and lonely. She wanted to feel happier, but she didn’t know how.
The field of psychology sheds light into the predicament of people like Betsy who have faces that give them a sad and angry look. According to the facial feedback hypothesis, facial movement can influence emotional experience. If you smile a lot, you will feel happier. If you frown, you will feel sadder. Your facial expressions actually release certain brain chemicals that can affect your mood, either positively or negatively. For example, when you smile, endorphins are released; these are the body’s natural painkillers that create feelings of comfort and security. In the case of Betsy, her facial expressions actually created her negative emotional states: sadness, anger, fear.
In one research study, the participants placed a pen in their mouths in one of several ways. One way was to put a pen in what was called the “Lip” position, which would contract the orbicularis oris muscle, resulting in a frown. In the other “Teeth” position, the pen would affect the zygomaticus major (or risorius muscle), resulting in a smile, Afterwards, the subjects were asked to rate the funniness of a cartoon. The Teeth group (which had the smiles) had significantly higher amusement ratings than those in the Lip group (which had the frowns). Thus, smiling made the subjects enjoy the cartoon more; they had a better time than the frowning group.
To test the facial feedback hypothesis out for yourself, try this exercise for a few days: When you’re feeling depressed, go to your bathroom mirror and smile. Exaggerate your smile, laugh a little, make some funny faces. You will soon discover that whatever you were worried about will diminish, and you will find that your mood is elevated. You just feel better.
Now, there is a new cosmetic approach to feeling better permanently by chemically altering your facial expressions, so positive emotions are created, instead of negative ones.
According to Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, Harvard-trained Facial Plastic Surgeon, botox injected into the upper face can cut down on the appearance of negative emotions, most notably anger, but also fear and sadness:
“Botox relaxes the corrugator supercilii and the procerus, which are responsible for brow furrowing. This, in turn, creates a more youthful, relaxed, and pleasant look, as well as positively affecting the person’s emotional balance.”
Botox can also be injected into the "depressor anguli oris" muscle which will improve position of the corner of the mouth.Another option suggests Dr. Azizzadeh, is using Restylane, Radiesse, or Sculptra to fill in the marionette lines, which will reduce the "sad" appearance, in turn, help you feel better and more positive about yourself and your life.
Smile and the whole world smiles with you; frown and you frown alone. This is not just a famous maxim, it is a scientifically validated fact: Now, you can look and feel much better with a few minor touches of a facial plastic surgeon's hand. You can finally show the world that you look as good as you feel, and you feel as good as you look.
For more information, contact Dr. Babak Azizzadeh: www.facialplastics.info
Dr. Alexander Avila: www.lovetypes.com
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