By Carolynn Grimes
ThePlasticSurgeryChannel.com

Whatever you want to call it, “Bro-tox” or Botox, men are now learning what women have know for years; that Botox injections can help them look younger and more refreshed, taking years off the aging process.

The number of men getting Botox and cosmetic procedures has doubled in the last 15 years.

Doctors verify that they are seeing more men come into their office, many times at their wife’s or girlfriends prompting. But also to gain a professional edge in the workplace. Dr. Caroline Glicksman a board certified plastic surgeon and board member for ThePlasticSurgeryChannel.com says, “In my practice, one of the leading drivers of men trying Botox is the positive influence of their wives and girlfriends. Although their personal reasons may vary, a man who has the emotional support and encouragement of his wife or girlfriend, is more likely to try Botox for themselves, and continue using throughout the year. ”

Some men consider Botox because they want to look their best and compete in the workplace.

Another reason Glicksman says is men want that competitive edge  in the workplace.  “One of the things I’m seeing more recently with the economy, a lot of men have to go through job interviews, they are competing a little bit, so it helps them feel a little bit better about themselves for an interview,” states Glicksman.

Botox is now the number one plastic surgery procedure for men. According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), more than 2.4 million individuals underwent these procedures in 2010.

Dr. Robert Grant a board certified plastic surgeon says when men get a little older into their 30’s and 40’s they should start thinking about the use of fillers and neurotoxins like Botox and Dysport to keep them looking their best.  Grant says, “These can help very subtly restore some of the age related changes in volume of the face and the lines and wrinkles that make us look older before our time.

Dr. Glicksman says the ideal candidate is someone who wants to see how much better they can look without having surgery and taking time away from work. She states, neurotoxin injections have no down or recovery time, are inexpensive compared to surgical alternatives and are relatively low-risk.

However, Glicksman warns that “men should take Botox injections seriously and be evaluated by a board certified doctor before getting the procedure.”

Liquid facelift New York City!  Dr. Paul Lorenc, board certified plastic surgeon and Plastic Surgery Channel expert from New York City talks about the “Liquid Facelift – New York City.”

What is a  liquid facelift New York City?

Dr. Paul Lorenc says the Liquid Facelift is a catchy new phrase being used by the media recently and it simply means volumizing the face. As we age, we lose some of the volume of the face and this is what causes facial tissues to sag and look unsightly. Most plastic surgery techniques for the face use agents which help with this such as Hyaluronic Acid, Sculptra, fat injections etc. All these injectibles basically try to achieve the same objective of adding volume back to the face to make it appear more youthful and fuller.

How does  liquid facelift new york   differ?

The Liquid Facelift is no different from the other techniques in this goal. It is also a method to make the face look younger and fuller. This technique really refers to lifting the face or giving it back its volume and the reason it is called liquid facelift is because there are certain liquids that are used to carry out this process. There can a variety of liquids used for this technique to give desired looks to the patients depending on their needs.

Dr. Lorenc has specialized in facial rejuvenation, breast enhancement and body contouring. He continues to be closely involved in research and development of new advances in aesthetic surgery. He is considered a pioneer in the development of the new generation of dermal fillers and is a leading authority in facial anatomy.

If you are considering a liquid facelift. New York residents should make  sure to:

1. Avoid claims of superiority until good  science exists
2. Make sure that a board certified plastic surgeon discusses all filler options with you
3. Meet with a  true expert more on liquid facelifts New York, someone who  has  expertise in facial fillers and also has used the platelet rich filler product for 3-6 months and  can  give you good  feedback.

Facial fillers are  one of the most commonly requested procedures in Plastic surgery.  There are different type of fillers including juvederm, restylane and radiesse.  These products provide volume to the face.  We know that a primary component to  facial aging is the loss of volume.  Facial fillers  restore this  volume and in turn  help rejuvenate the face giving a fresher, younger look.  Not  all patients come into their plastic surgeon with the  same complaint.  Some may  say they  have a “tired look” and other may  say they have a “hollow look” to  a certain area of the face such a s the eyes.

Filler  injections are relatively painless and  are easily performed in the office.  Interested patients should look for a  Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to  discuss the  filler that may work best for them

Any product that removes facial wrinkles and folds is guaranteed to draw interest from the aging masses. And once the Food and Drug Administration approves a new injectable gel called Belotero®, cosmetic customers will have another effective option to consider.

Belotero is already on the market in Germany, Canada and the United Kingdom, with American FDA approval currently pending. In an interview at the 2009 annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Bhushan Hardas of Merz Pharmaceuticals explained how the product — a cohesive polydensified matrix (CPM) gel — actually works.

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“It’s a gel, with variable density within the gel, that just makes it easier for the doctor and the patient,” Dr. Hardas said.

A key factor to Belotero is that it contains hyaluronic acid, Dr. Hardas added. The human body actually already contains this acid – which is a natural sugar – but can lose it to varying degrees through aging and lifestyle. Losing this substance in the face results in the formation of lines and wrinkles. But, when a plastic surgeon injects Belotero into a patient’s face, the new acid attracts moisture to that area – a process that creates a filler there and diminishes signs of aging.

According to the latest information, Belotero is expected to be reasonably priced and offer a quickly fix to fight facial aging, with treatments taking only up to 30 minutes. Similar to other filler products, the results last up to 12 months. Merz Pharmaceuticals submitted its approval application to the FDA in September 2009, and may soon be able to unveil it on our national market.

In our image-conscious world, the natural aging process can be a cause of anxiety. From fine lines around the eyes to deeper creases around the mouth and lips, or the telltale “11″ left by a frequently furrowed brow, our faces leave tell-tale signs of the joys and challenges experienced in years gone by — signs we’d often prefer the rest of the world didn’t see.

“Every patient comes with a different complaint,” says Dr. Haideh Hirmand, a plastic surgeon based in New York City, who frequently sees patients wanting to turn back the hands of time. The answer, in many cases, is to use the newest generation of soft tissue fillers to minimize wrinkles and laugh lines, and restore volume to the face.

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Dr. Hirmand joined host Dr. William P. Adams, Jr. and fellow guest Dr. Christopher Inglefield, a prominent UK plastic surgeon, for a special episode of Plastic Surgery Talk taped at the 2009 annual meeting of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to discuss the growing popularity of soft tissue fillers.

As we age, the body cuts down on the amount of fat in the face, notes Dr. Hirmand, making fillers an excellent option for restoring a youthful look.

Facial fillers are products injected into areas on the face to give that area more volume. Numerous kinds are available on the market, from collagen-based fillers to silicone to hyaluronic acid gels, and each has its place, depending on a patient’s needs and desired outcomes. The most popular brand names include Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane and Prevelle Silk.

“Every decade the body adjusts, and we preferentially lose fat in our faces,” she said. By using fillers, surgeons can fill in marionette lines around the mouth, crows feet, thinning lips, and hollows around the eyes to make a patient appear younger, well-rested and refreshed.

In the UK, another filler, called Macrolane, is now being used not only on the face, but also for small breast augmentations.

“It’s for a woman who wants one cup size, one-and-a-half cup size increase,” explains Dr. Inglefield. “It is done under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis, as a sort of walk in, walk out procedure.”

Although the use of Macrolane fillers for breast augmentation is gaining popularity oversees, the product has not been approved in the U.S. to increase breast size, and the long-term results are still unknown.

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Dermal fillers are popular among women who want to minimize fine lines and restore a more youthful look to their face. But, men are also excellent candidates for facial fillers, says Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. Louis Bucky, because men have thicker skin and large facial bone structure.

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The type of filler that should be used depends not just on the patient’s age and the evidence of wrinkles or loss of volume in the face, but also on the patient’s gender, Dr. Bucky explains.

“With regard to the type of filler used in men versus women, when we’re really talking about robust or significant volume restoration, I tend to use fillers that have higher particle size,” Bucky said.

In all cases, a cosmetic surgeon has to consider the factors of gravitational changes, skin elasticity and deflational loss before deciding what filler best fits, and how much to use. And, of course, filler alone doesn’t replace a more elaborate procedure when it comes to making a noticeable difference.

“I think fillers are a critical part of restoring an aging face, if you will. But they’re not the sole component,” Dr. Bucky notes.

Facial gravitational changes are best addressed with a skin lift of some sort, he says, while deflational loss is better handled by fillers. For improving skin elasticity, the patient is often best served with dermabrasion, laser treatment, or facial peels.

“When you evaluate the face in toto, you can then determine how much of each component needs to be treated so you get a natural appearance, not one that is overcompensated by one versus the other, and not a distorted look,” he said. The people who are best at this, Dr. Bucky added, are board-certified plastic surgeons, with their deep understanding of those three facial factors.

“They are trained by people who have studied facial aging not for the past five years, but for the past fifty years,” he said. “And therefore there is a perspective that many physicians can’t bring to the table.”

Dr. Louis Bucky, a prominent Philadelphia plastic surgeon and member of the Plastic Surgery Channel faculty, explains how dermal fillers can be used to restore volume to the face in this educational video. Learn about the factors that affect facial aging, at what age to consider using facial fillers to erase wrinkles, and what techniques can be used to get the longest lasting results.

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Botox and fillers are as almost as common as department store cosmetics for treating facial wrinkles — but that doesn’t mean they’re right for everyone. Dr. Jennifer Walden, a board certified plastic surgeon in New York City, explains when it’s best to start these types of cosmetic procedures.

“Some people in their teens and twenties start considering and asking about Botox and fillers, because it’s widely pervasive in the media,” says Dr. Walden. “But, that’s really too early, because they haven’t even shown the signs of early facial aging that we’re talking about.”

For women, the fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth and laxity in the jowl area don’t usually become apparent until they are in their 30s and 40s, Dr. Walden notes. She advises patients to wait until at least this age before considering Botox or a dermal filler, like Juvederm or Restylane.

“Botox can be used to paralyze the muscles around the eyes and the forehead, to give you a more rested look, and fillers can be used to plump out the nasolabial fold,” she explains.

Dr. Walden also notes that it is safe to use cosmeceutical products, like an alpha-hydroxy acids and Retin-A, after receiving Botox or filler injections, because the cleansers are only skin deep.