Shire Facial Plastic Surgery PC

read moreBelotero and Juvderm are sterile gels consisting of hyaluronic acid, which is a natural substance found throughout the body. The role of hyaluronic acid in the skin is to deliver nutrients, hydrate the skin by holding in water, and to act as a cushioning agent. These products are used to correct wrinkles, scars and fill in defects. There is not a required skin test for Belotero and Juvderm because they contain no animal products, thus patients sensitive or allergic to eggs, beef or chicken are not affected, as they might be if collagen were used.

read moreThe constant presence of bags under the eyes or perpetually drooping, hanging skin on the upper lids can add years to your appearance, make you look tired, and even impair your vision. Sagging eyelids usually develop due to aging when we lose tone and tightness in the muscles and the skin. As we get older, our muscles start to lose definition and our skin starts to lose elasticity due to the gradually reduced production of collagen. Meanwhile, deposits of fat start to gradually shift, leading to perpetually puffy eyelids.