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Fillers Talk Beverly Hills – The Right Doctor and the right injection for you!
As a plastic surgeon, Dr. Thomas is renowned for his expertise in breast enhancements, tummy tucks, body shaping and facial rejuvenation. Although less invasive, it is equally important to receive physician-administered injectables, such as Botox and facial fillers. A board certified plastic surgeon has the training it takes to understand the anatomy and movement of the face to give you the best aesthetic result. One should take as much time deciding who will administer your injectables as it is to decide who will perform your surgical procedure.
What about the horror stories of facial filler injections?
The horror stories that we’ve seen in Hollywood tabloids of stars such as Michael Jackson and of disfigured faces and damage from toxic injections are usually credible due to illegitimate or inexperienced medical practice.
What are my filler options?
Often you are faced with the plethora of name-brand injections to choose from. It can be hard to decipher what filler goes where, how long it will last, etc. Most commonly, we seek to refine lines & wrinkles, smooth out deep folds & creases, and fill hollow, sunken areas. Not too long ago the only product we had to choose from was collagen, which often diminished in just about 2-3 months. Today, collagen has been replaced by hyaluronic acid (HA). HA is a substance that is found naturally in the body. Its molecular structure is such that it attracts water to it, volumizing the area, leading to a youthful appearance. To reach an optimal aesthetic result, it is recommended that you have a qualified doctor consult with you and advise you on the best course of action.
What’s in Dr. Thomas’ Injectable Toolbox?
Juvederm, Juvederm Ultra, Restylane, Prevelle, Radiesse, Botox. Dr. Thomas is known for his cutting-edge procedures, like High Lateral Tension Tummy Tuck and Exoderm. Likewise, he keeps abreast on the newest injectables, such as Evolence and Reloxin.
Beverly Hills Botox
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Beverly Hills Botox – Less Invasive Procedure
In Beverly Hills, board certified plastic surgeon, Ivan Thomas administers Botox on a regular basis. As a plastic surgeon, Dr. Thomas is renowned for his expertise breast enhancements, tummy tucks, body shaping (Lipo Sculpture) and facial rejuvenation.
What is Botox?
Botulinum Toxin Type A, better known as Botox is a purified toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulinum. It is commonly used for minimizing the visibility of frown lines and wrinkles. The Botox is injected in very small amounts directly into the muscle where the frown lines and wrinkles are prominent. The injection causes temporary paralysis of those muscles so that the lines will noticeably fade.
Can Botox Prevent Wrinkles?
More and more youth are using Botox as a wrinkle preventative. Some patients start as early as 20. As you get older and lines start to settle in they may be untreatable by Botox alone and may require both a filler injection & Botox.
What Causes Frown Lines?
Frown lines on the forehead, in between the eye brows, under the eyes and around the mouth are all caused by loss of fatty tissue volume in the skin and years of muscle contraction from the various facial expressions that we make. Wrinkles better known as Crows feet, around the eyes, are caused from excessive squinting. Contributing sun damage also plays a role in the loss of skin suppleness. As the facial muscles contract, the aging, less supple skin, is unable to bounce back into it’s natural position causing the appearance of noticeable and eventually deep frown lines.