NEW APPROVAL:    On 12/27/06, Radiesse injectable receives FDA approval for long-lasting contour fill.  Radiesse provides a  1-1.5 year durability rather than a few months for contour augmentation of the nasolabial fold, marionette lines, prejowl sulcus, cheeks and chin. The FDA has approved Radiesse for aesthetic facial contouring for correction of features like nasolabial folds.  Dr. Bass has extensive experience using this material, being one of the first in the United States to adopt its use and one of the site investigators in the FDA clinical trials.  Radiesse is Dr. Bass' preferred material for contouring of the nasolabial folds, marionette lines, cheeks, chin, prejowl sulcus and nasal contouring.  Click here to go to the Injectables page for more information.  Read the report, in which Dr. Bass is quoted, in the Wall Street Journal:

NEW SERVICE:    Fraxel Laser Treatment Performed as a series of 4 treatments, reduced wrinkles, improve the texture tone and pore size, age spots and vascular changes with no downtime. The FDA has cleared Fraxel to treat acne scars, age spots, melasma, and wrinkles around the eyes. Click here to go to the Fraxel page for more information.

SNAP REVIEW:  Ultrashape-  Ultrashape is a techinique for reducing unwanted bulges of fat without surgery, anesthesia or recovery.  This is designed to treat small areas rather than large contour excesses which must be treated by suction lipectomy (liposuction) or other surgical procedures.  Ultrashape uses high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) -sound waves that are directed into the fat through the skin using a large circular sound wave generator.  The treatment requires about 1 hour and can be repeated for further improvement.  Ultrashape is not yet available in the United States until it is  FDA approved.  Dr. Bass' office and website will continue to provide updates on this exciting new technology.

SNAP REVIEW:  Threadlift-  Threadlift is a technique for lifting skin in the brow, cheek, jowl and neck without open incisions.  A barbed suture is passed under the skin after injecting local anesthesia.  When placed on tension, this suture will create a lift of the tissues for a period of 12-18 months.  Usual recovery is 5 days of bruising and swelling.  Not a substitute for facelifting, this can be a quick fix when little recovery time is available and only a short-term effect is required.

SNAP REVIEW:  Injectables-  Various injectable materials are on the market in the United States.  In addition, many that are not approved for treatment  in the United States are in widespread use.  Some materials are being used for an application different from that for which they are approved -which is a widespread and legal part of the practice of medicine. Sculptra has been FDA approved for use in HIV patients for facial wasting.  This synthetic material has not been tested in superficial locations and long term consequences of large amounts in the face are currently unknown in Dr. Bass' opinion.  Artefill was recently approved as a cosmetic filler by the FDA, although use in the lip was specifically not recommended.  The permanent, synthetic methacrylate beads in Artecoll could potentially create tissue reaction over many years in Dr. Bass' opinion.  Specific advice for selecting an suitable injectable for your needs can be obtained by arranging a consultation.

 

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