Laugh lines are nothing to be ashamed of, as they are signs of happiness and a joy filled life. However, with age, these can deepen and become more telling than some of us would prefer.
Treatments for smile lines, as well other lines, wrinkles, and creases on the face, are non-surgical and non-invasive. The best part? The difference can be seen almost immediately.
If you’re concerned about smile lines on your face, we suggest discussing with the doctor how dermal injections, like Restylane® and Juvéderm® Voluma, may help you achieve the results you desire.
Restylane®
Made with all natural ingredients, the Restylane® injection is made to be easily absorbed by the body and rehydrate the skin. It not only improves wrinkles, lines, and creases but also helps slow down their development. Over time your skin begins to lose hyaluronic acid making it dry and more prone to wrinkles and lines. Restylane® introduces the missing moisture to your face and continues to do so after the improvement.
There is no downtime for Restylane® treatments, which only take about an hour long, so you can continue your normal routine right after you’re done. There are also no scars as a result of the treatment, and you can enjoy the results of the procedure for up to a year.
Juvéderm® Voluma
Made to return fullness to the skin and preserve moisture, Juvéderm® Voluma fills out your smile lines, giving your face a youthful glow. Similar to Restylane®, Juvéderm® Voluma is a hyaluronic acid filler that works to restore moisture to the face, adding fullness to the midface and cheek area.
You can enjoy the results of your Juvéderm® Voluma treatment for up to two years, and there will be no scars after your treatment. We don’t recommend combining Juvéderm® Voluma with any other injections, so be sure to inform the doctor if you have had any other treatments.
To help make sure the results last even longer, make sure to take care of your skin with moisturizers and by staying hydrated – these are simple tips that make a difference in the moisture levels and overall health of your face and body.
For more information contact Dr. Richard J. Martin at Connecticut Surgical Arts in Norwich. Our office proudly services the Colchester, Mystic, Waterford, and Glastonbury communities.