Enhance Your Looks By Lifting Instead of Filling

As medical aesthetic treatments become more popular, it’s becoming easier than ever to achieve the look you want with a quick visit to the clinic. However, there are a wide variety of options available for enhancing your features, and some are better than others. Lately, fillers have become a popularly known treatment for everything from plumping lips to reducing wrinkles. However, with advancements in recent medical aesthetics treatments, they may no longer be the best way to improve your looks. Below we’ll look at some of the pitfalls of using fillers when there are better non-surgical options of facial treatments out there.

The Drawbacks of Dermal Fillers

Injectable dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected beneath the skin. More than 2 million men and women get them each year, hoping to smooth out wrinkles, bump up their cheekbones, or restore a more youthful appearance. However, there are some major drawbacks to consider before using fillers:

They often cause bruising, redness, and swelling at the injection site. These side effects can last anywhere from twelve hours to up to a week, resulting in significant downtime and preventing you from returning to your normal routine.

Some fillers, like those derived from hyaluronic acid, can show up under the skin as small red bumps that take a long time to go away. In more severe cases, fillers may result in nodules or bumps under the skin that can be seen and felt and that, in rare instances, may require surgery to remove.

Some people experience allergic reactions to fillers, especially those derived from synthetic ingredients. These can produce rashes, pain, swelling, and discomfort, and take a long time to go away—as long as it takes for the body to break the fillers down.

You have to keep going back for more. No fillers last permanently—some wear off in as little as one month, and none last longer than eighteen months, meaning you have to go for repeat visits if you want to keep seeing the same effects.

In some cases, improper use of fillers can cause disfigurement which can’t be easily corrected. Also, there is some evidence coming to light that long-term use of fillers can have an adverse effect on the integrity of your skin, and can actually make the effects of aging appear more pronounced.

The Advantages of Aesthetic Treatment Options

Medical aesthetics like wrinkle reduction treatments and skin tightening treatments can actually enhance your appearance the same way fillers do. They can smooth away fine lines, restore a youthful-looking appearance, and plump up skin. However, they have some powerful advantages over fillers:

They’re non-surgical and non-invasive. While fillers need to puncture the skin with a needle in order to be injected, aesthetics treatments deliver energy to the skin’s deeper layers without breaking the skin’s protective barrier.

They’re quick and painless, with no downtime. Because they’re non-invasive, aesthetic treatments are generally a very comfortable, pain-free experience. Sessions last between 15-30 minutes, and you can return to your normal activities immediately, since there’s no downtime.

They deliver visible results that lasts. Most treatments have a visibly noticeable impact after just one session. After completing your treatment plan, the result can last much longer than those of fillers.

They have natural-looking results that look better over time. Aesthetic treatments enhance features in a way that looks natural and authentic. Over time, repeated treatments result in a timeless beauty unmarred by synthetic injectables.

They’re healthier for your skin. Because they work with your body’s natural production of collagen and elastin, medical aesthetics actually result in healthier skin overall. Instead of introducing foreign substances that your body has to work hard to break down, aesthetic treatments promote skin health.

Aesthetic Treatment Alternatives to Fillers

Wrinkle reduction treatments deliver targeted radio frequency (RF) energy deep below the skin’s surface to stimulate skin cell renewal and promote increased collagen and elastin production. Instead of adding a foreign substance to your body, they use heat to boost your skin’s natural processes, supporting skin health from the inside out. Quick and effective, wrinkle reduction treatments fade fine lines, restoring firmer, more youthful-looking skin.

Skin tightening treatments work similarly, by gently heating the tissue beneath the skin to promote collagen and elastin production. The result is visibly smoother, tighter, and firmer skin. With both treatments, you can expect to see results after a few quick sessions—some people will see a difference after just one treatment. Best of all, these treatments are both truly non-invasive, making for a comfortable experience with no downtime, and none of the bruising or redness associated with injecting fillers. Additionally, these Venus Treatments are safe for most skin types.

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Venus Bliss™ is cleared by the FDA and licensed by Health Canada for non-invasive lipolysis of the abdomen and flanks in individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or less, with the diode laser applicators. The (MP)² applicator is cleared by the FDA for temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite, and licensed by Health Canada for temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and temporary cellulite reduction. Venus Bliss™ has CE Mark as a non-invasive medical aesthetic device enabling a comprehensive approach leading to body contouring, addressing fat reduction, skin tightening, circumference reduction, and cellulite reduction.

Venus Versa™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark as a multi-application device intended to be used in aesthetic and cosmetic procedures. The SR515 and SR580 applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the treatment of benign pigmented epidermal and cutaneous lesions and treatment of benign cutaneous vascular lesions. The HR650/HR650XL and HR690/HR690XL applicators are cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and have CE Mark for the removal of unwanted hair and to effect stable long-term or permanent hair reduction for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The AC Dual applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for the treatment of acne vulgaris. The DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators on the Venus Versa™ system are cleared by the FDA for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides on females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. The OctiPolar™ applicator on the Venus Versa™ system is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for temporary body contouring via skin tightening, circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction. The NanoFractional RF™ (Viva) applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin.

NeoGraft^® is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use in suction-assisted follicular extraction and re-implantation. It is an auto-graft system and can be used on both male and female patients.

ARTAS iX™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark with indication for use for harvesting hair follicles from the scalp in men diagnosed with androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who have black or brown straight hair. ARTAS iX™ is intended to assist physicians in identifying and extracting hair follicular units from the scalp during hair transplantation; creating recipient sites; and implanting harvested hair follicles.

Venus Legacy™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV with the OctiPolar™ and DiamondPolar™ applicators, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite with the 4D Body (LB2) and 4D Face (LF2) applicators. It is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the temporary increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, temporary cellulite reduction, and temporary wrinkle reduction.

Venus Velocity™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types.

Venus Fiore™ received regulatory approval in Israel for aesthetic and functional treatment of the vagina, labia and mons pubis. Venus Fiore™ is available for sale in India, Hong Kong, and other selected Asian countries.

Venus Viva™ is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada, and has CE Mark for dermatological procedures requiring ablation and resurfacing of the skin. The DiamondPolar™ applicator is cleared by the FDA, licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for the treatment of moderate to severe wrinkles and rhytides in Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV.

Venus Freeze Plus™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze Plus™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.

Venus Heal™ is licensed by Health Canada and can be used for the treatment of both acute and chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal system, such as muscle spasms, back pain, and soft tissue injuries, and results in effects such as pain relief, myorelaxation, increase of local blood circulation, and edema reduction. In the U.S., Venus Heal™ is cleared by the FDA for the relief of minor muscle aches and pain, relief of muscle spasm, and temporary improvement of local blood circulation. These indications enable the treatment of certain soft tissue injuries and conditions.

Venus Glow™ is cleared by the FDA as a Class I motorized dermabrasion device. It provides a dermal rejuvenation treatment that works to open up and deep-clean pores. Venus Concept is the exclusive distributor for Venus Glow™.

Venus Epileve™ is licensed by Health Canada and has CE Mark for hair removal, permanent hair reduction (defined as the long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing when measured at 6, 9 and 12 months after the completion of a treatment regimen), and the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae for all Fitzpatrick skin types. Venus Epileve™ is also CE-Marked for hirsutism.

Venus Freeze™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides in females with Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV. It is licensed by Health Canada for temporary skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of cellulite on the abdomen and flanks, using the DiamondPolar™ and OctiPolar™ applicators. The DiamondPolar™ applicator on Venus Freeze™ has CE Mark for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and the increase of skin tightening, temporary circumferential reduction, and cellulite reduction with the OctiPolar™ applicator.

Venus Swan™ is cleared by the FDA for the non-invasive treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and rhytides, and licensed by Health Canada for the non-invasive treatment of cellulite reduction, skin tightening, and temporary reduction in the appearance of stretch marks.

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