Face & Body Cosmetic Surgery Center

For many people living in the Inland Empire of Southern California, who are looking for a non invasive procedure to enhance their looks, cosmetic facial injections like Botox Cosmetic, Restylane, Artefill, Juvederm and Radiesse are becoming very popular. The results and recovery from these non-invasive cosmetic facial injectables are appealing for those who live busy energetic lives. These procedures can be performed during a lunch hour break with almost no recovery time and instantaneous results. Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park are well know for the care of their patients in the Inland Empire. This video list the personal testimonials of many patients, who for some, have travel thousands of miles just to have Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park care for their cosmetic injectable procedures.

In a previous article, we discussed the increasing popularity of injections used to fill in various lines and wrinkles on the face. To review, the most common areas we inject filler materials is in the nasolabial folds, the marionette lines (around the mouth), and in the tear trough (groove below the bags under our eyes). The common substances we use are: Restylane, Juvederm, and Radiesse (please see our previous article for a review of the difference between these products).

Examples of using the injectable filler called Juvederm to fill sagging skin under the eyes. Click on image or thumbnail to advance to the next frame.

With the ever-increasing use of these products, the Dr. Robert H. Sorosky and Dr. Edward H. Park have been expanding the use of injections to various other parts of the body. Fillers are now used in other areas of the face such as in the prejowl area – wrinkles around the chin. Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park have also been using the filler products to restore volume in the cheek to provide a cheek augmentation.

More recently, Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park have found the use of Restylane or Radiesse in the Inland Empire to be applicable for rhinoplasty patients. Patients who are seeking subtle changes in their nose may be a candidate for “non-surgical” rhinoplasty. For those patients seeking subtle refinements to slight tip asymmetries or to a slight curvature to the bridge of the nose, Restylane or Radiesse is a superb option for to avoid surgical rhinoplasty. Results are attainable within minutes and recovery is not more than a couple days. The procedure is temporary lasting 6 to 12 months or even longer.

Finally, Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park are now using Radiesse for hand rejuvenation. People who have noticed aging in their hands now have an option to rejuvenate the appearance of their hands. The back of our hands may lose volume over time creating areas of shallowness between the fingers. These areas can now be filled with Radiesse, and can even be combined with a light chemical peel to tighten the skin and remove discolorations on the back of the hand.

Feel free to schedule a consultation with Dr. Sorosky or Dr. Park to learn more details about the use of Restylane, Radiesse, and Juvederm.

All of us have noticed wrinkles develop over time as a result of the aging process. There are many products on the market that are utilized to “fill in” these natural lines. Some products last longer than others, and all of them have specific risks and benefits. Gaining some knowledge on these products will allow you to make an informed decision as to what filler may work best for you. Here is some general information on the most popular products on the market today.

Restylane is a dermal filler made of a natural substance hyaluronic acid found in the human body. It has been used since 1996 and has been very safe without the need for a skin test. Restylane lasts approximately 4 – 6 months in areas around the mouth and is also being used in areas under the lower lid which may last for 1 to 2 years!

Juvederm is a newer generation cosmetic facial filler that is reported to have a higher concentration of hyaluronic acid with a smoother less viscous formula. It is used to fill in wrinkle lines around the mouth as well as in the lower lid. It also may last up to 6 months.

Radiesse is a dermal filler that is made of calcium-based microspheres suspended in a natural gel. The microspheres are gradually absorbed by the body, as the body’s collagen grows into the “scaffold.” Radiesse is best used in the nasolabial folds and can last up to 1 yr. or longer.

Artefill is another new injectable filler recently approved by the FDA and is the first non-resorbable wrinkle filler for the correction of smile lines. The PMMA microspheres are non-resorbable thus providing permanent support for a reported 5 years or longer. As it is mixed with purified bovine collagen, a skin test is necessary to screen for an allergic response.

All of the above injectable fillers are reportedly safe and approved by the FDA. With all of the above fillers, there may be mild swelling or reddening at the treatment site which usually resolves within 1 to 3 days.

Feel free to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sorsoky or Dr. Park to ask them about their experience using these products.