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Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm are best to plump lips

Fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane are best to plump lips as they are fillers.  Botox, on the other hand, effects the nerve impulses to muscles that create lines or wrinkles (dynamic rhytids).  Having said this, I have on occasion injected Botox around the lips for “smoker’s lines” and patients have felt that it also helped them achieve a fuller lip by effecting the way the lip roll is.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Botox price should be determined by the unit

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Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – What are the best Wrinkle Fillers?

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Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Botox and Juvederm used together create amazing results

Fillers such as Juvederm or Restylane are best to plump lips as they are fillers.  Botox, on the other hand, effects the nerve impulses to muscles that create lines or wrinkles (dynamic rhytids).  Having said this, I have on occasion injected Botox around the lips for “smoker’s lines” and patients have felt that it also helped them achieve a fuller lip by effecting the way the lip roll is.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – What is the appropriate amount of Botox?

Many patients benefit from Botox for treatment of dynamic wrinkles of the forehead, glabella (11′s), crow’s feet, and droopy brows. Fifty units of Botox is a very average amount to begin with. Some patients may require more on their second treatment.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Newport Beach Juvederm

The wonderful thing about many dermal fillers today is that you will see immediate results.  Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid or sugar that will attract water.

Because of this, you will see some additional swelling or fullness usually within 2-3 days.  This usually resolves within the first week following injection.  Rare patients may develop significant swelling, but is less likely.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover – Photo Facial Treatments

Be aware that there are many different laser companies that offer FotoFacial or photofacial treatments.  FotoFacials, or intense pulse light treatments are effective for pigmentation and telangiectasias or broken capillaries.  If your IPL laser also uses radiofrequency, then you may notice some smoothing of the skin as well.  You should have a consultation with a plastic surgeon to evaluate your skin type to determine how long between treatments.  If you are lighter skinned and not tanning, you can generally have a treatment every 3-4 weeks.  However, seek a personalized consultation.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Orange County Cosmetic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Orange County Facial Rejuvenation – Juvederm Facial Bruising?

Whenever you inject the skin with any product that requires a needle, there is a risk of a bruise.  This can occur with Botox, Restylane or Juvederm.  Having said this, usually there is no bruising or very little.  It will help you if you avoid non steroidal anti inflammatories such as Advil, Ibuprofen or even aspirin for a week prior.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Q & A

Ask Doctor Grover – Why is Juvederm so popular among Plastic Surgeons?

Juvederm and Restylane are a type of substance known as hyaluronic acid (HA). They are very nice dermal fillers as they can be soft and last a while, but not too long. Remember, you will continue to age and your face will undergo changes. It is nice to not have a product that may be permanent and not ‘age’ appropriately with your face. A very important factor to achieve a nice result with a filler is, of course, your injector.

For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.