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Due to all the choices people have in the market for dermal fillers in Portland may begin to feel overwhelmed. Patients learn that some fillers are synthetic while others are natural. Then they have to learn the differences between collagen-based, hyaluronic acid based and calcium hydroxylapatite based fillers. There are other materials that may compose certain dermal fillers, and patients should consult a medical professional regarding all the different compositions.

While it may be a bit confusing at first, it is usually very beneficial to go into a consultation with a skincare or medical professional with some level of understanding of the different products available. This will help patients ask the right questions so that they get a full understanding of their options. Some fillers, such as Juvederm, Restylane and Perlane, are composed of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is normally produced by the body and gives the skin volume. These treatments typically last anywhere from six to twelve months, and skin testing is not required before treatment. Continue reading ‘Going Through the Choices of Dermal Fillers’ »

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About 13 per cent of Australia’s population – some 2.8 million people – is aged 65 years old or older; Australians have the second longest life expectancy in the world at 81.4 years, right behind Japan. A research released last year by the Department of Health and Ageing of Australia also appoints that by mid-century most Australians can expect to live to their mid-to-late-80s.

However people are living longer and better while keeping themselves active and healthy, the aging process still continues changing their appearance. That might be the reason why many people over 50 years old are looking for cosmetic procedures, such as Botox, facelift, dermal fillers etc.

Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and a member of both the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Dr Richard Barnett has found an increase number of older people taking plastic surgery in recent years.

Most of his older patients have facial surgery, particularly facelifts. “Cosmetic surgery is about restoring balance and these patients typically feel that their appearance does not balance with how they feel about themselves. They look in the mirror and think ‘that is not how I feel’. A successful facelift allows them to look in the mirror and think ‘that is how I feel now’,” says surgeon Dr Barnett. Continue reading ‘Growing number of older people taking cosmetic procedures in Australia’ »