Soft Tissue Augmentation (STA), Lip Enhancement, Scar and Wrinkle Treatments: STA is a common cosmetic procedure where substances are injected into the skin to replace lost tissue or provide a more pleasing fullness to the skin. STA can be used to correct depressed or atrophic areas of the skin (areas where tissue loss has occurred). STA injectables are done as an isolated treatment in selected patients or combined with photorejuvenation, Botox treatments, or after resurfacing procedures with more assertive lasers. PRODUCT*
| FDA APPROVAL
| BENEFITS
LAST
| ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
| SKIN TEST REQUIRED
| Restylane Fine Lines
Restylane Plain
Perlane
| X
X
X | 3-6 months
4-8 months
5-10 months
| Great products, safe and easy to use, minimal swelling for a few days. At least 2 Rx at 6-8 weeks apart.
| X
| Dermalive
| X | Long lasting – 5 years
| Smoother product for lip enhancement, selected sunken scars and creases.Technique dependent – at least 2 treatments at 3-5 months apart.
| X
| Dermadeep
| X | Long lasting – 5 years
| Cheek and chin implants, selected treatments of deep depressed scars. Technique dependent. At least 2 treatments at 3-4 months apart.
| X
| Juvederm 18
Juvederm 24
Juvederm 30
| X
X
X | 3-6 months
4-8 months
5-10 months
| New product similar to Restylane and Perlane. Made in France. Smooth and blends well – easy to inject. At least 2 Rx @ 6-8 weeks apart.
| X
| Collagen [Zyderm, Zyplast]
| X | 2-3 months
| Safe, allergic reactions possible, doesn’t last very long.
| X |
*We have evaluated many other products and have chosen not to use them because they do not meet the Remington Laser Centre Standards for STA.
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