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BOTOX AND FILLERS: IS IT FOR ME

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If уоu’rе еxреrіеnсіng the onset оf аgеіng, оr wаnt tо rеѕtоrе уоuthful vіgоur tо уоur fасе – оr juѕt want tо make thе mоѕt оf whаt уоu’vе gоt – you may bе confused аbоut thе rаngе оf trеаtmеntѕ оn оffеr.

Dr. Gаrо Kаѕѕаbіаn bеlіеvеѕ that bоth Bоtоx аnd fасіаl fіllеrѕ аrе еffесtіvе mеthоdѕ оf rесtіfуіng ѕіgnѕ оf аgіng. Thеіr рорulаrіtу аnd prevalence hаvе rіѕеn оvеr thе уеаrѕ. Yеt, іt іѕ оftеn аѕkеd whаt іѕ thе dіffеrеnсе bеtwееn thе twо, аѕ thеу аrе оftеn соnfuѕеd as оnе аnоthеr аnd considered ѕуnоnуmоuѕ. Thе truth іѕ thаt thеу are nоt аnd tасklе ѕресіfіс dіffеrеnt рrоblеmѕ. Nоw lеt’ѕ ѕее thе dіffеrеnсе bеtwееn bоth Bоtоx аnd fасіаl fіllеrѕ.

Bоtоx іѕ thе соmmоn trаdе nаmе for thіѕ ѕubѕtаnсе. It іѕ аlѕо known bу іtѕ ѕсіеntіfіс nаmе bоtulіnum tоxіn. Itѕ рrіmаrу оbjесtіvе іѕ tо treat аnd рrеvеnt fасіаl wrіnklеѕ аlthоugh іt саn аlѕо bе uѕеd tо trеаt blерhаrоѕраѕmѕ, ѕtrаbіѕmuѕ, and muѕсlе dуѕtоnіаѕ. In 2002, Bоtоx wаѕ аррrоvеd bу thе FDA аѕ a соѕmеtіс trеаtmеnt fоr frоwn lіnеѕ аbоvе thе еуеbrоwѕ аnd wrіnklеѕ. Sіnсе thеn, іt hаѕ bесоmе оnе оf thе mоѕt ѕоught-оut trеаtmеntѕ fоr thоѕе whо wаnt tо рrеvеnt the ѕіgnѕ аnd еffесtѕ оf аgіng frоm оссurrіng іn their fасе оr tо соrrесt аnу present signs.

Fасіаl fіllеrѕ аrе аlѕо knоwn аѕ dеrmаl fіllеrѕ. Lіkе Bоtоx, іt іѕ аlѕо uѕеd tо prevent оr еlіmіnаtе ѕіgnѕ оf аgіng іn the fасе lіkе wrіnklеѕ. Thіѕ іѕ where thеу оftеn gеt соnfuѕеd. Thе рrіmаrу dіffеrеnсе between thе twо іѕ thаt Bоtоx rеduсеѕ thе activity оf muscles іn thе fасе thаt саuѕе wrіnklеѕ. Fасіаl fіllеrѕ, hоwеvеr, fіll thе trоublе аrеаѕ wіth соllаgеn, whісh hеlрѕ tо stimulate соllаgеn grоwth in thе fасе аѕ wеll as рlumр аnd lіft thе ѕkіn to rерlасе соllаgеn lоѕѕ. This hеlрѕ уоur ѕkіn асhіеvе аѕ уоuthful оf a look аѕ роѕѕіblе, аѕ wеll аѕ еlіmіnаtе ѕіgnѕ оf аgіng that оссur аѕ a rеѕult оf соllаgеn dерlеtіоn.

Hоw ѕаfе іѕ Bоtоx аnd fіllеrѕ? Arе thеrе meant fоr ME.

Thеу аrе реrfесtlу ѕаfе, Botox hаѕ bееn uѕеd mеdісаllу fоr уеаrѕ аnd wаѕ approved fоr соѕmеtіс uѕе іn thе ’80ѕ. Fillers nоw аrе mаіnlу hуаlurоnіс асіd, whісh іѕ dіѕѕоlvаblе, and mеtаbоlіѕеd bу the bоdу. Thе fіllеrѕ uѕеd tеn оr 20 years аgо wеrе ѕіlісоnе, аnd thаt was a рrоblеm bесаuѕе thеу wеrе реrmаnеnt.

Dr. Gаrо Kаѕѕаbіаn аdvісе thаt the іmроrtаnt thіngѕ tо consider whеn сhооѕіng bеtwееn Bоtоx аnd fасіаl fіllеrѕ іѕ whаt kіnd оf wrіnklеѕ уоu wаnt tо gеt rіd оf аnd hоw. Bоtоx іѕ thе bеttеr сhоісе fоr dуnаmіс wrіnklеѕ аѕ іt wіll rеduсе their mоtіоn аnd vіѕіbіlіtу. Whаt thеѕе wrіnklеѕ occur whеn thе fасе is іn mоtіоn оr mаkіng аn еxрrеѕѕіоn. Thеу аrе uѕuаllу роѕіtіоnеd іn thе fоrеhеаd аnd аrоund thе еуеbrоwѕ. Fасіаl fіllеrѕ аrе іdеаl fоr ѕtаtіс wrinkles, which аrе vіѕіblе еvеn whеn уоur fасе іѕ rеlаxеd аnd making no еxрrеѕѕіоn. Thеѕе аrеаѕ аrе dерlеtеd and ѕunkеn іn аnd wіll bеnеfіt frоm thе fullnеѕѕ thаt fасіаl fіllеrѕ gіvе thеm.

Knоwіng thе dіffеrеnсе between Botox аnd fасіаl fіllеrѕ аnd hоw they work mаttеrѕ ѕіgnіfісаntlу whеn ѕееkіng trеаtmеnt fоr уоur wrіnklеѕ. Whісhеvеr оnе уоu сhооѕе, bоth fоrmѕ оf trеаtmеntѕ are еffісіеnt ways tо rесарturе аnd mаіntаіn a уоuthful арреаrаnсе.

Injectables and Fillers: Lift MD’s Top 5 Questions

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Botox. Juvederm. Voluma.  The beauty world’s triad of agelessness. Perhaps you’re considering one or all three? (Yes! You can get all three injected in one day!) Or maybe you have been injected but still have some questions?  The team at Lift MD gathered their top 5 most frequently asked questions regarding injectables and fillers and put together the list below.  We want you to look as good as you feel so always feel free to write to us with any questions about treatments, products and procedures!

  • How long does Botox last?  How long will Juvederm and Voluma last?
    • Keep in mind that everyone’s body metabolizes injectables differently and so some people may not need as many touch-ups as others.  That being said, typically Botox lasts anywhere from 3-4 months while Juvederm can last from 6 months to a year and Voluma up to two years.
  • Am I limited to the amount of activity I can do pre-treatment or post-treatment?
    • There is nothing that you need to do to prepare for your injectable treatment but it is recommended to avoid aspirin and blood thinners as they may cause bruising.  Also, avoiding caffeine may be helpful if it typically makes you feel jittery.    There are some different guidelines when it comes to post-treatment care though.  If you get Botox injected, don’t lie down for 4 hours and avoid any exercise until the following day.  With all injectables, it is recommended to avoid drinking alcohol until the following day as alcohol thins the blood which may lead to some bruising.
  • What exactly is the difference between Voluma and Juvederm?
    • Voluma and Juvederm are both Hyaluronic Acid  fillers, however, the main difference between the two is that Voluma is a much thicker filler.  So Voluma yields the best results when injected in the cheeks and mid-face to restore volume.  While Juvederm is used to fill the lips, nasolabial folds and directly beneath the eyes.
  • How long does it take to see the results for Botox, Juvederm and Voluma?
    • Expect to see the full results of your Botox treatment between 7-10 days while Juvederm and Voluma will take 7 days.
  • Is there anything one can do to make the results last longer?
    • If there is one tip that everyone at Lift MD swears by it’s to drink as much water as possible if you were injected with a filler.  Water bonds with the Hyaluronic Acid and thus keeps the filler plump and helps it last longer.

New Year. New You.

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A new year is just days away and with a new beginning why not get the bikini body that you have always wanted?  This is the year to look as good as you feel.  From body shaping procedures like liposculpture and breast augmentations to injectables, rhinoplasties and facials, Dr. Kassabian and his team at Lift MD Aesthetics want to make 2015 the year that you look your absolute best!  Take a look at some of Dr. Kassabian’s most popular procedures below and don’t let another year go by without looking and feeling fantastic! Call now and schedule your consultation with Dr. Kassabian. 310.285.0400

Injectables reverse years of f of one's face with no down time. This patient only had injectables and she looks fabulous!
Injectables reverse years of f of one’s face with no down time. This patient only had injectables and she looks fabulous!

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The Mommy Makeover.
The Mommy Makeover.

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BLACK FRIDAY: Get 50% Off Botox By Diamond Status Injector!

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The Diamond Status Award from Allergan.
The Diamond Status Award from Allergan.

Lift MD Aesthetics was recently honored with the prestigious title of Diamond Status by Allergan which is the company that manufactures Botox, Juvederm and Latisse.  Only the top 1% of Allergan’s thousands of accounts through out the country are honored with this title.  A Diamond Status title means that Allergan has acknowledged that the physician and practice a standard of excellence that can be trusted and accounted for! Look as good as you feel and know that you are being treated by the best!

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Also, just from 9 AM until Noon on Black Friday, Lift MD Aesthetics will be offering Botox for 50% off.  Appointments are limited so call now to reserve your space and get the holidays started looking fabulous!

Call 310-285-0400 to make your appointment today!

Get Party Ready in No Time!

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Next week marks the beginning of the most exciting and busy times of the year.  There is no shortage of festivities, parties and events to attend which call for us looking our very best.  One of the fastest and easiest ways to take years off of your face and give you an extra boost of confidence is through injectables.  Enhancing your look can be as easy as a lunch time appointment.  From the Scarless Facelift to Juvederm in your lips, injectable treatments are an easy way to look your best with out the pain and down time of surgery!  Also, Dr. Kassabian was named Expert Injector by New Beauty Magazine which means that he is amongst a very exclusive group of doctors who hold that title.  There are 1.2 million doctors who are approved to give injectables but less than 7% are Expert Injectors, which means that they have demonstrated extreme diligence in their practice,  are board certified and only use FDA approved products.  Take a look at some before and after pictures of some of patients who have had injectable treatments.  If you are interested in these procedures or any other services offered at Lift MD Aesthetics then please call 310.285.0400 and schedule your appointment to look as good as you feel!

Dr. Kassabian is a certified Expert Injector.
Dr. Kassabian is a certified Expert Injector.

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Is Botox the New Answer to Depression?

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It seems as though in the near future Botox may be treating more than just fine lines and wrinkles.

According to an interesting new study recently published by the Journal of Psychiatric Research, doctors found that “Botox may help relieve depressive symptoms both as a stand-alone and an adjunctive treatment.” Participants in the study were injected with Botox in the muscles between the eyebrows. When compared to the placebo group, researchers found that the group that received the Botox treatment had up to a 47% decrease in their depressive symptoms after six weeks.  

Read the entire article here:

http://www.elsevier.com/about/press-releases/research-and-journals/could-depression-be-treated-with-botox

DR GARO KASSABIAN FEATURED on CBS 2, KCAL 9, & KTLA 5 NEWS: Erasing the Lines of Time

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The newest and latest in facial fillers has arrived and is promising to fight time in 5 minutes. Creating a lot of excitement in the world of cosmetic surgery, VOLUMA is the recently approved facial filler that restores volume to the cheek area. This new cheek filler on the market can erase years off of one’s face in no time.  Loss of volume in the cheek area can make a person look tired and aged and VOLUMA fills in that volume to give a more youthful and radiant look.

As an Expert Injector and leading expert with one of the first offices to carry the new filler in Beverly Hills, Dr. Kassabian was sought after by CBS 2, KCAL 9 and KTLA 5 News to weigh in on the new facial filler that everyone is talking about.

Check out Dr. Kassabian’s segment talking about VOLUMA on KTLA 5,  here:

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See the full segment of Dr. Garo Kassabian featured on CBS 2 KCAL 9 NEWS here:

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New Episode of Dr. Lift

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Celebrity stylist, Lucy Samuelian, stopped by Lift MD Aesthetics this week to see if there was anything Dr. Kassabian and his team could do to give her skin a boost and get her looking fabulous before heading out to an exclusive red carpet event. Take a look at some sneak peeks from the episode, below, and make sure you check out this special episode of Dr. Lift!

Lucy speaking with Merlin about her skin concerns before getting her custom facial.
Lucy speaking with Merlin about her skin concerns before getting her custom facial.
Lucy's consultation with Dr. Kassabian
Lucy’s consultation with Dr. Kassabian

 

For Your Eyes Only: Rejuvenation for a More Youthful Appearance

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Revive and brighten your eye area with the Lift MD Aesthetics® Eye Contour Rejuvenation. Designed to tighten loose skin, diminish fine lines and wrinkles and prevent further side-effects from aging, the specially designed treatment is ideal for those seeking a minimally invasive solution to their aging woes. Dr. Kassabian’s cutting edge rejuvenation techniques effectively work to define your eye contour and take years off your appearance, with very little downtime and for a fraction of the cost.
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Eye Contour Rejuvenation is a minimally invasive technique that can re-define and brighten the shape of your upper eye lids and brow, reduce dark circles and under-eye bags, and smoothen out fine lines and wrinkles with little to no downtime. Juvederm and Botox are applied to particular areas around the eye contour to plump wrinkles and depressions, reduce puffiness and dark circles and even provide a light lift to the eye area. Restylane, Perlane and Dysport may also be used, and a custom plan made with Dr. Kassabian will ensure the best results for each individual patient.
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