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How to fix a flat forehead?

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The forehead plays a significant role in the balanced facial appearance. If you have a flat forehead and wish to get more forehead volume you can get a minimally invasive forehead augmentation. The procedure is widely known as Fat grafting. Undoubtedly, Fat grafting is performed to balance the upper third of the face. During this procedure, the fat tissue is taken from the thighs and injected into the forehead. This method is highly effective in shaping the forehead.  This treatment can be performed in tandem with Fat grafting for other treatment areas such as upper eyelids, cheeks, chin, and nasolabial folds. On average 50% of fat tissue survives after the fat grafting. It is advised to repeat fat grafting sessions 2-3 times with 3-6 months intervals to augment the results from the treatment. It takes around 1-2 weeks to recover from facial grafting. Though you may have light swelling and bruising after the treatment, they will fade away within the recovery process. The stitches w...

How long does Botox in forehead last?

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  Nowadays, antiaging injections are getting more and more popular. One of the sought-after antiaging treatments for the forehead is Botox injection. Since we utilize muscles in the forehead every day, there is no surprise that wrinkles appear in this area. Botox is an effective and popular solution for lines and wrinkles. However, many patients ask how long does the effect of Botox last? Botox is an effective treatment for fine and deep lines on the forehead. You can see the effect from Botox in the forehead within 1 week after the treatment as you feel that your muscles get relaxed and skin gets smooth. Botox usually lasts for 3 to 6 months. This depends on the product.  It is important to choose the Botox injection wisely. Among many products on the market, Allergan Botox, Xeomin, and Botulax Botox are considered to be the most high-quality injections. You can get your maintenance treatments when you see that wrinkles reappear and regain movement.  More about Botox

Forehead fat transfer

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  Forehead fat grafting is a surgical procedure that helps to add volume to the forehead area. Apart from this, it removes forehead wrinkles and makes it look aesthetically beautiful. Fat grafting is a long-lasting treatment that has a long lifespan compared to dermal fillers. It is completely safe and prevents allergic reactions due to the fact the no foreign materials are injected into the face. Fat grafting is not a highly invasive procedure. The procedure includes the suction of fat from the thigh area. The fat is then cleansed and healthy fat cells are prepared for the fat transfer. The purified fat is injected into the treatment area that needs correction. You can see the results right after the treatment. However, 1-2 weeks after the treatment there may be slight swelling and bruising. The deposited fat has a rejuvenating effect on the skin. This means that the overall quality of the skin will be improved in the areas of treatment.  You will have to come for the subsequ...

Can Fat grafting make you look younger?

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  As we age the face loses its volume. Not only skin starts to sag, but the fat starts to disappear. How can you fill out the lost fat? Fat grafting is a great option. It adds volume to certain facial areas that lack fat tissue. Specifically, your fat is transferred to the treatment area which creates a natural and long-lasting result. You may be wondering where the fat is taken out. The fat tissue is taken from either the thigh or abdomen area. Then the extracted fat is filtered and purified in a special centrifuge, mixed with the patient’s PRP (Platelet-rich plasma), and transferred into the facial area that needs volume enhancement. A small amount of fat is injected with small cannulas at a time into the face. These cannulas are safe and don’t cause less trauma to the surrounding tissues. The PRP has stem cells and growth factors that improve the skin quality and improves skin quality and texture as well as facilitates the restoration process. Fat grafting can add some volume to...

Fat grafting to fill in facial wrinkles

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  When we are young, our facial contours look beautiful. With the skin aging, our skin develops some fine and deep wrinkles. In addition, we start to lose the youthful plumpness of our cheeks, forehead, chin, and nasolabial fold areas.  These areas get more hollow and lack fullness. You may wonder if it is possible to restore the lost facial volume. In this article, I will introduce a facial fat transfer method that can make you look more youthful. How is the operation performed? Facial fat transfer is the operation that takes the excess fat and transfers it into the facial areas that lack the volume. The fat is usually harvested from the stomach and thigh areas. Then the fat is purified and combined with PRP. The fat is then injected into the facial wrinkles and hollow areas. The patient’s fat serves as a natural filler that has its stem cells. It is perfectly compatible with the body and doesn’t cause allergies. The patient’s fat also provides a better rejuvenation to the fa...

A fix for facial wrinkles

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  The repeated muscle contraction can cause the appearance of facial wrinkles. The wrinkles and creases get deeper with time. Botox injection is the best way to get rid of the lines. However, which product to choose is a dilemma all of us may face. In this article, we will discuss the ways the wrinkles can get eliminated through the anti-wrinkle Allergan Botox injection. First of all, I would like to mention that Botox injection is commonly used and injected in the following areas: frown lines, crow’s feet, and forehead area. Allergan Botox is FDA approved injection that effectively treats fine lines and wrinkles. It contains botulinum toxin (protein) that temporarily stops the contraction of the muscle movement. The procedure is administered with a micro-needle directly into the muscle. There may be some swelling and discomfort in the treatment area on the day after the treatment. Botox injection relaxes muscles temporarily removes wrinkles for an average of 6 months. It is vital ...

What you should know about forehead reduction

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Forehead reduction is the cosmetic surgery that reduces the height of the forehead. A large forehead can cause different physical and psychological discomfort to the person. Therefore, people undergo this cosmetic procedure to balance the proportions of the face.  Forehead reduction is conducted under general anesthesia, but the doctor might also use local anesthesia to minimize the pain and bleeding. The surgeon makes an incision in the hairline, removes the excess skin, and then delicately sutures it. This surgery also effectively improves saggy eyebrows, wrinkles on the corners of the eye, and the nose bridge. Besides, it best suits those with puffy eyes, too. Since the incision is made in the hairline, the surgery scar is invisible.  Before the surgery, it is important to inform the doctor about the history of illness and medications that you take at present. It is not allowed to drink or eat 2 hours before the surgery. Also, we recommend that you avoid taking caffeine-con...