Laugh Lines, Smile Lines, and Remedies

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Smiling frequently is certainly healthy and is considered to be a good thing and for many wonderful reasons.  Smiling is often equated to happiness, compassion, and a "life well lived."  Unfortunately, it can also take a minor toll on our faces.  Over the course of time, smile lines and laugh lines begin to form around the lip and mouth regions and eventually become prominent.  Men and women who begin to notice these fine lines around their lips and mouth are the most eligible candidates for this treatment.  Your Skincare Professional will personally assess your situation and will select a filler that is best suited to treat your condition.  This treatment will refine those stubborn etched-in smile lines and laugh lines as well as vertical lip lines located above and around the lips.    

Below is a listing of injectable treatment options that specifically target laugh lines.  

Juvederm: Juvederm is a collection of hyaluronic acid fillers, which include Juvederm Volbella, Vollure, Voluma, Ultra and Ultra Plus. Hyaluronic acid naturally occurs in our bodies and helps deliver nutrients to the skin, retain moisture and softness and adds volume. Juvederm is used on different areas of the face to lift cheeks, smooth laugh lines, plump the lips and augment different parts of the face. It can also be used to improve scarring. Results can last anywhere from 6-16 months depending on which product is used. Temporary swelling and bruising can occur. Downtime: None.

Restylane: Similar to Juvederm, Restylane also contains hyaluronic acid. Lyft, Defyne, Refyne and Restylane are used on different areas of the face to lift cheeks, smooth laugh lines, plump the lips and augment different parts of the face, as well as the hands. Restylane can also be used to minimize scarring. Results can last from 6-12 months, depending on which product is used. Temporary swelling and bruising can occur. Downtime: None.

Revanesse Versa: Versa is a hyaluronic acid filler that can help deliver nutrients to the skin and help skin retain moisture and softness. Versa is used on different areas of the face to lift cheeks, smooth laugh lines, plump the lips and augment different parts of the face. It can also be used to reduce scarring. Results can last anywhere from 6-12 months depending on the individual. Temporary swelling and bruising can occur. Downtime: None.

Belotero: Belotero is a hyaluronic acid filler than helps to smooth stubborn etched-in laugh lines, vertical lip lines above and around the lips, and darkness and hollowing under the eyes. It can also be used to reduce scarring.

About Casey Powell PA 

If you want to tackle laugh lines (and then some), contact Casey Powell PA.  Casey Powell PA is a new boutique Cosmetic Skin Care Practice located in downtown Santa Monica, California and now in the Buckhead Neighborhood of Atlanta Georgia.  Casey is an expert Cosmetic Injector and Skin Care Professional with a wealth of experience in a variety of skin care treatments, including the treatments mentioned above. Casey received her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology from Emory University in 2003 and her graduate degree from the Physician Assistant Program of Weill Cornell Medical School of Cornell University in 2007. She has previously specialized in general, cosmetic and surgical dermatology and received focused training in reconstructive plastic surgery in New York and Atlanta. Casey will personally assess your individual situation and will custom tailor a treatment plan dedicated to your specific situation and treatment goals.  To learn more about Casey Powell PA and to schedule a consultation,  please visit our website caseypowellpa.com/contact. We look forward to hearing from you.
Location: 1304 15th St #407, Santa Monica, CA 90404, USA

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