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In the US, dermal fillers such as Juvederm rank as the second most sought-after cosmetic dermatology treatment following Botox.

Juvederm is an FDA approved dermal filler treatment with a high safety profile. However, some patients may have concerns about the longevity of its results.  

The injection provider will inform the patient of the estimated sustainability of the treatment during the initial consultation. The patient should assess the estimated outcomes and longevity of Juvederm dermal filler treatment in comparison to other similar dermal filler treatments to make an enlightened decision.

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, led by reliable plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim, provides Juvederm filler treatment to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and other towns and cities in this region of SoCal.

 

HA Cross-Linking Prolongs Sustainability

The active ingredient in Juvederm is hyaluronic acid (HA). The longevity of results that this dermal filler treatment offers depends on the extent of cross-linkage of the gel molecules. The human body tends to reject foreign substances.

But Juvederm comprises HA which is a compound that is found naturally in the body. This helps the body accept it more readily.

This allows the filler gel to last in the body for a more extended time offering sustainable anti-aging results. Juvederm offers patients a significant improvement over animal-based collagen injectable treatments. In the case of animal-based fillers, the body quickly detects the collagen as foreign material and breaks it down rapidly. But this does not occur in the case of Juvederm.

Many dermal filler injectables available to patients today comprise HA. However, these do not offer sustainable results similar to Juvederm. Non-cross linked products disintegrate within a few days. But Juvederm sustains at the area underneath the skin for a more extended period as its molecules are strongly cross-linked.

The cutting-edge and patented Hylacross technology forms the basis of the Juvederm dermal filler treatment. This technology enables strong cross-linkage of the HA molecules allowing patients to enjoy the outcomes of a single Juvederm dermal filler treatment for up to one year.

 

Variable Sustainability

The facial area being treated will also determine the sustainability of Juvederm filler injectable treatment. The outcomes may not last long in facial sites that experience a higher movement of the muscles. For instance, the area around the mouth experiences more motion. This higher movement means that the fine lines and wrinkles in this site may be more dynamic.

The sustainability of Juvederm results also depends on the elasticity of the facial skin as well as the depth of the wrinkles. The treatment effects will gradually dissipate, and the entire gel will not disintegrate at one time.

 

Secondary Treatments

In case a patient chooses to undergo a secondary Juvederm treatment after four to six months, the treatment benefits may be cumulative. The secondary treatment involves the dermal filler being “stacked” in the lips. This enables the outcomes to last longer to increase the quality of life for the patient for an extended period of time.

Sometimes the entire filler gel may vanish in around one year in case the patient undergoes the secondary treatment after six months. The longevity of the Juvederm treatment also depends on the injection provider’s technique.

Caring cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and nearby areas for Juvederm.

 

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With the holidays just around the corner, many of our patients are already looking ahead to the new year for self-improvement goals and opportunities. Most of these goals include looking for ways to improve our physiques and boost our confidence.

While a better diet and increased exercise are always options, these resolutions may not be enough to help you get the body of your dreams. If you’re just a few stubborn lumps and bumps away from achieving the perfectly sculpted physique you’ve been looking for, consider CoolSculpting. With this non-surgical fat-removal solution, you can look forward to knowing you’ve met your new year’s goal ahead of schedule. Additionally, since results are gradual, it’s best to start treatment now.

Why Diet and Exercise Aren’t Enough

A healthy, balanced diet and comprehensive workout routine are important to both weight loss and better health. Consuming fewer calories than you’re outputting and swapping carb-heavy, processed foods for nutrient-rich vegetables, fruits and meats has been the standard solution for individuals looking to lose weight.

To better understand the benefits of CoolSculpting, it’s important to look at how fat cells work. Unlike other cells in the body, fat cells grow and shrink in response to an individual’s diet and workout routine. When individuals put on weight, fat cells expand and more develop while weight loss results in shrinking cell tissue. However, weight loss does not mean fat cells are removed. Even with a vigorous workout routine and restrictive diet, it is almost impossible to eliminate accumulated fat cells (adipose tissue) without some form of physical intervention. For patients looking to eliminate the last stubborn pockets of fat and sculpt their perfect body, this challenge can be especially frustrating.

How CoolSculpting is Revolutionizing Body Sculpting

In the past, traditional body contouring procedures to remove stubborn fat cells have traditionally relied on invasive surgeries. Tummy tucks and liposuction, in particular, have been popular surgical options for patients comfortable with surgical intervention. While these procedures are very effective, the preparation and recovery timeline may not appeal to every patient. For individuals looking to avoid the lengthy recovery time of traditional plastic surgery, CoolSculpting is the ideal alternative.

Rather than relying on surgery to physically remove fat cells, CoolSculpting uses the process of cryolipolysis – the elimination of fall cells via extremely cold temperatures identified by Harvard University scientists. Through this process, stubborn pockets of fat are placed between two panels. These panels emit controlled cooling that directly targets and freezes stubborn fat cells. After treatment, your body naturally processes and eliminates the dead fat cells, leaving you with a more contoured, sculpted appearance.

Start 2019 with Your Best Foot Forward – Schedule an Appointment

If your 2019 goals include self-improvement and self-care, consider the advantages cosmetic treatments like CoolSculpting as a way of helping you achieve your ultimate dream body. To learn more about this innovative approach to body sculpting that doesn’t require surgery, call Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery and schedule your consultation with our experienced team.

 

 

Juvederm dermal injectable treatment is a safe, effective, and proven dermatological procedure to mitigate signs of facial aging. It involves delivering Juvederm gel using small injections to targeted facial sites in order to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

The injection provider may present Juvederm before and after images to patients during the pre-treatment consultation. These images help create an environment of trust and transparency between the treatment provider and the patient as well as enable the patient to make a well-informed decision.

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, led by accomplished plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim, provides Juvederm filler treatment to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.

 

Developing a Connection with New Patients

The injection provider can more easily develop a rapport and trust with new patients by using Juvederm before and after images. Upon viewing pictures of previous Juvederm patients and understanding the potential outcomes of this treatment, new patients can gauge how Juvederm can enhance their appearance and feel more reassured regarding the procedure.

Juvederm before and after photos offer clear evidence to prospective patients and help foster a relationship of mutual trust and transparency between the treatment provider and the Juvederm candidate.

 

Images offer Demonstrable Evidence

Juvederm injectable filler ‘before and after’ photos can tell the real story more efficiently than words can. Words can be challenging to comprehend, open to interpretation, or simply unbelievable.

On the other hand, images are not impacted by the barriers of language and neither do they tell an untrue or aggrandized story. However, the injection provider should ensure that these images are not modified or photo-shopped in any way as this can mislead the patient.

The saying, “A picture is worth more than a thousand words” is certainly true for before and after images of any aesthetic procedure, including Juvederm dermal filler injections.

Now in this case the website does not have these pictures for Juvederm but that is fine since a patient can perhaps see these images during the consultation. This is an elective surgery and the reason people choose surgeries and treatments like this is because they are mostly comfortable with what they are signing up for.

Dr. Kim is very professional and straightforward. Any patient of his knows what to expect for any treatment or surgery they put pen to paper for.

 

Educating People through Social Media Presence

Social media platforms have near-universal appeal today. This had added immense value to the idea of before and after images for cosmetic procedures such as Juvederm dermal fillers. Social media picture-sharing platforms such as Instagram are hugely popular and have garnered over a billion active monthly users over a brief span.

Cosmetic and dermatology professionals can harness the tremendous mass appeal of these social media platforms to promote advanced and safe procedures. These social media sites present an opportunity to disseminate information on the best locally available treatment options.

When used properly, Juvederm before and after images can play a crucial role via social media platforms in educating thousands of potential patients on such innovative procedures.

 

Forming Reasonable Expectations

Juvederm dermal fillers offer significant facial enhancement. However, the outcomes may still not be comparable to the results of plastic surgery, such as a facelift. Patients should have clarity on what these filler injections can and cannot accomplish for them.

Patients with realistic expectations are better able to appreciate the final outcomes. It also mitigates the risk of any future disappointments when it may be challenging to reverse the process.

Astute cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and other towns and cities in this region of the southwest for Juvederm.

Completed breast augmentation? Check. Made all post-surgery appointments? Check. Finished recovery? Check. Once you’ve made it through the recovery process, it’s easy to assume that your new breasts are in their final position. However, recovery following breast augmentation can often be a month’s long process thanks to the condition known as drop and fluff. While the name may sound innocuous, understanding this process and its role in the overall recovery timeline has helped many augmentation patients better prepare for treatment.

What Exactly is the Drop and Fluff?

Like all other surgical procedures, breast augmentation is a process from which the body continues to heal months after surgery. Whereas other cosmetic procedures usually heal and that’s the end of it, the body must adjust to accommodate inserted implants following breast augmentation. Immediately following surgery, the muscles around the implant and skin tissue experience significant swelling. This results in larger looking breasts that appear to sit high up on the chest and look rounder rather than teardrop shaped. Over the course of several months, inflammation decreases while the muscles and skin gradually adjust to the new additions through a process surgeons and patients alike refer to as the “drop and fluff.”

While the name is amusing, this condition is common among breast implant patients. Usually occurring in the first few months after surgery, drop and fluff starts when the breast skin and muscles start to stretch and relax to accommodate the new implants. No matter how the implants are placed, or the types of implants used, they all begin to slowly shift down the chest and point outward. As the implants gradually move into their final position, they naturally begin to fill out the bottom portion of the breast or “settle” into the pocket they’ve created. Known as the “fluff” phase of implant recovery, this second step is what provides the natural-looking teardrop shape rather than a high and tight appearance common in the first weeks following surgery.

Ultimately, the drop and fluff process is what provides patients with a natural-looking augmentation.

What to Expect During Drop and Fluff

The first thing patients should know about this recovery step is that every patient heals from surgery in their own way. While some face shorter recovery time and a longer period of descent, other individuals can spend months healing from the initial surgery and several more months waiting for their breasts to achieve their final position. Every patient’s journey is unique and therefore should be carefully planned with each individual’s specific concerns in mind.

Similarly, everyone’s unique recovery timeline also determines when their breasts will start their journey south. Gravity, surgery and how well your body heals also determine when the breasts completely drop and fluff. As such, it is important for patients to stay patient in the weeks and months following surgery. On average, it can take up to three months for the breasts to complete the entire recovery plus drop and fluff process.

How to Help Your Breasts Settle

During each follow-up appointment with our Beverly Hills surgeons, our team will examine and check your recovery to ensure the implants are on their way to correctly settling into their final position. Dr. David Kim may also recommend at home solutions to help encourage proper settling. This can include breast bands or compression bras and massaging techniques.

Schedule Your Consultation Today!

At BHPS, our surgical team is your resource for understanding the immediate and long-term impacts of plastic surgery. To learn more about comprehensive cosmetic care, call 310-746-5475 today and schedule your consultation with our Beverly Hills surgeons!

 

 

Juvederm dermal injectable treatment has remained of the most sought-after treatments in recent years for people seeking to improve signs of facial aging without cosmetic surgery.

The treatment provider will explain various aspects of Juvederm filler injections to the patient during the pre-treatment consultation, including its estimated costs. The main goal of the injection provider will be to enable the patient to make a well-informed decision which includes deliberation on the financial implications of this treatment as well.

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, led by successful plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim, provides Juvederm filler treatment to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities.

 

Price Tag Comparison

In comparison to facial cosmetic surgery and other procedures involving ultrasound or laser, the Juvederm dermal filler is a more cost-effective procedure for facial skin rejuvenation. The time taken to administer Juvederm injections is around 20 to 30 minutes.

In addition, this procedure does not usually involve anesthetic, lab tests, prescription drugs or other expenses before or after the treatment. Relative to other filler injectable treatments, Juvederm offers longer lasting outcomes.

The results of most filler injectable treatments sustain for nearly six months. In comparison, Juvederm outcomes have a longevity of up to one year. This allows the Juvederm dermal filler injections to be more cost-effective in relation to other filler procedures.

 

Financial Factors

Juvederm costs typically vary between patients and practices. The geographical location of a specific practice also impacts Juvederm costs. While main urban centers and busy metropolitan areas usually have higher real estate and operational costs, such costs are lower in small interior towns.

This aspect affects the costs of goods and services in different areas, including the cost of cosmetic procedures such as Juvederm. On top of this, the qualification, skill, and experience of the treatment provider also impact the treatment costs as different practices offer varying standards of service and quality to patients.

 

Cost Evaluation

Juvederm injections are available in different syringe sizes to address the unique requirements of various facial regions. Smaller facial sites require less gel which reduces the overall treatment monetary amounts. For instance, for the treatment of smile lines surrounding the lips, the patient may need one or two Juvederm syringes.

In case of finer lines around the lip line, the patient may need smaller and more inexpensive syringes. During the initial consultation, the patient should openly ask the injection provider any questions that they may have regarding the procedure’s financial details or other aspects of Juvederm.

On top of this, the patient should compare the dollar amount involved in other injectable treatments with Juvederm costs to make a judicious decision.

The patient may be eligible for some rebate if they choose to undergo Juvederm along with another cosmetic procedure, depending on the practice’s policy. At times, the Juvederm manufacturer may also offer promotional rates which could be advantageous to patients.

 

Insurance and Financing

Juvederm is commonly undertaken as an elective cosmetic procedure. This means that the patient will likely not be eligible for insurance coverage for this treatment.

However, they can explore various avenues to finance the treatment such as private loans, credit cards, bank loans, and financing via medical care finance companies.

Committed cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and other cities and neighborhoods in this part of the state for Juvederm.

The face is the most prominent area of the body, and facial signs of aging can make a person appear older than their real age.

Juvederm dermal filler injections are an effective cosmetic dermatology treatment for people seeking to reduce moderate to severe facial wrinkles and lines in a non-surgical manner.

Juvederm dermal injectables can instantly add fullness to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines restoring a tauter, firmer, and more youthful appearance. Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, led by judicious plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim, provides Juvederm dermal filler injections to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and surrounding locations.

 

Treatment Sites

Juvederm filler can reduce wrinkles and lines on any area of the face such as the mouth, nose, and forehead. This non-cosmetic surgery procedure can also mitigate the appearance of nasolabial folds and enhance the lips and nose.

Juvederm injections can improve facial contours and soften the appearance of acne scars. The FDA approved injectable treatment can be administered in-office and does not involve the use of general anesthesia or sedation.

 

Customized Treatment

The patient can undergo Juvederm treatment along with Botox or another type of plastic surgery or non-surgical procedure to reduce facial aging signs for more complete results.

Juvederm is available in multiple formulations which make it a versatile treatment making it customizable according to the patient’s unique requirements. This dermal filler can plump the lips, add volume to depleted cheeks, mitigate fine lines and wrinkles, and restore rounder contours in the face.

 

Lip Enhancement

In addition to reducing signs of facial aging, Juvederm can also help women acquire plumper, more voluptuous lips. Plump and well-defined lips can help a woman appear more desirable. Juvederm can also successfully be used to create more symmetry in the lips.

 

Improving Laugh Lines

Laughing is an expression of joy. However, repetitive motions in this region around the mouth make the laugh lines more visible. At times, these lines can even become static which means that they are visible even when the muscles in this area do not move.

Juvederm can reduce and soften laugh lines in a completely nonsurgical manner. Sometimes Juvederm and Botox are used in combination to address laugh lines and smile lines depending on the health of the skin and depth of these lines.

 

Nose Reshaping

In recent times, nonsurgical nose reshaping has become a very sought-after procedure. Nonsurgical rhinoplasty may include dermal fillers (typically Juvederm) as well as Botox.

Targeted Juvederm injections can correct minor nasal imperfections such as reducing a nasal bump and enhancing the nostrils and nose tip.

 

Eye Bag Reduction

The correct time to undergo Juvederm filler treatment to reduce under eye bags is right when the puffiness begins to sets in. Juvederm dermal filler will make the skin in the under eye area smooth again reducing the patient’s reliance on makeup to hide the puffiness.

Juvederm dermal fillers enhance facial appearance in a subtle way making the face appear firmer and more youthful looking. Experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and other towns and cities in this region of the nation for Juvederm.

Stubborn pockets of fat can be difficult to target, even with an intensive workout regimen and a great diet. Individuals who find themselves in the boat of being close to achieving their dream figure but are blocked by these stubborn bumps find liposuction to be a great option – and for good reason. While the treatment may best be known for removing stubborn fat from the abdomen, liposuction is among the most versatile plastic surgeries available. Furthermore, the treatment’s versatility makes it possible for patients to recontour almost any part of the body, from the neck to the thighs. In recent years, certain areas have emerged as the most popular liposuction treatment areas:

Waist, Hips, Abdomen

For men and women alike, a smooth, flat stomach or washboard abs can be a source of pride once finally achieved. However, if you find yourself with love handles or a muffin top, no number of crunches or carb cutting can completely remove these lovingly named pockets of excess adipose tissue (fat cells).

Using liposuction to help remove extra fat and smooth out these areas is a popular option for men and women, especially in the months leading up to summer vacations. By removing the unnecessary layer of fat tissue from the abdomen, lips, and waist, patients feel more confident in their appearance, whether preparing for a beach trip or wearing form-fitting clothes that show off their physique.

Abdominal liposuction isn’t just ideal in the months before an upcoming trip. Many women turn to lower abdominal liposuction as a way of restoring femininity to their bodies after birth and incorporate this surgery as part of their larger mommy makeover.

Chest and Back

For many men, the ideal physique is one with a broad, well-defined chest and back. However, age and diet can lead to pockets of fat developing in these areas, creating a flabbier, less toned appearance that can quickly derail your self-confidence. As more men have embraced the benefits of plastic surgery, more are turning to liposuction in these areas as a way of enhancing their gym results while looking natural.

Among women, liposuction of the back and chest are also quickly becoming incredibly popular options for removing unpleasant bra rolls that can appear beneath clothes. When liposuction is used on the chest, it can add greater definition and offers results like a breast lift.

Upper arms

Do you avoid wearing tank tops or lifting your arms more than necessary due to excess fat? If so, you are not alone. Using liposuction to improve definition of the upper arm is an increasingly popular treatment option among men and women. In addition to helping create greater tone in the arm, using liposuction in this part of the body allows individuals to reap the benefits of an arm lift without the impacts of major plastic surgery.

Legs, Thighs, Buttocks

Aside from the abdomen, the lower body is perhaps the most popular treatment area for liposuction. For many, fat collects at different parts of the thighs and around the buttocks. The inner thighs, outer thighs, the front of the thighs and area below the buttocks are popular areas that can all be recontoured with the help of liposuction.

Achieve your Dream Appearance

You don’t need major plastic surgery to achieve your dream figure. For many who are struggling with removing the last few lumps and bumps from their appearance after sticking to an effective workout routine, liposuction is an excellent, minimally invasive option adapted to your needs. At Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, our experienced surgeons can create the personalized treatment strategy you need to achieve your dream appearance. Call today to get started!