Non-Surgical Dermal Fillers

Restylane®
Great Neck and Manhattan

When we are young our skin is smooth and elastic with a healthy glow. As we age, our ability to maintain that smoothness and elasticity diminishes, resulting in skin that becomes drier, thinner and less able to replenish itself. Our body’s natural collagen and hyaluronic acid levels decrease and our skin becomes looser. This leads to our skin wrinkling and appearing older than it should.

Restylane® is an FDA-approved, injectable filler, used for smoothing out facial wrinkles. It is a biodegradable gel composed of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance occurring within the body. In addition to adding fullness to the skin, Restylane attracts water molecules to the site of the injection, further enhancing its effectiveness.

Since no pre-testing is required, a Restylane treatment can be performed almost immediately. Restylane is commonly used to treat the nasolabial folds. It can also be used to enhance the volume and shape of the lips. It usually takes about 30 minutes depending on the type of correction you want. Most people find the injections relatively painless, but a topical anesthetic can be applied to the area prior to your treatment. You will be able to see the results as soon as your treatment is completed, although it may take a few days for swelling to subside. Patients should refrain from rubbing or massaging the treated area for approximately 48 hours.

JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel and New VOLUMA™ XC
Nassau County and Manhattan

NEW 12/2013, FDA approved Juvederm V O L UM A ™ XC. Ask for Dr. Brian D. Cohen”s… “It’s About Time Lift™”… instantly adds volume to the cheek area with natural-looking long-lasting results.

Dr. Brian D. Cohen will answer all your questions about this never-before answer to your desire for long-lasting cheek area volume.

Juvéderm® is an FDA-approved smooth consistency gel capable of restoring volume to the skin while smoothing away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. This injection is made of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the skin that adds volume and hydration as well as instantly natural results. No pretesting is required with this product.

Patients can achieve a fuller, younger appearance while still maintaining the natural features that define who they are. Juvéderm is most effective in reducing the appearance of nasolabial folds, the lines that run from the bottom of the nose to the corner of the mouth on both sides of the face.

Dr. Cohen may choose to apply a topical or injectable anesthetic to numb the treatment area and reduce the risk of any potential discomfort. The injection is then administered under the skin in the targeted area to add volume or fill in wrinkles and folds. After the injection, Dr. Cohen may gently massage the treated areas.

The results of a Juvéderm injection are visible immediately after the procedure and will continue to improve over the next few days as any swelling and bruising subside. Results are expected to last six to nine months, but in many cases last up to a year. For the first 24 hours following treatment, you should avoid strenuous exercise, excessive sun or heat exposure, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in order to help minimize the risk of temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching at the treatment sites.