Cosmetic injectables such as BOTOX and dermal fillers share the distinction of being the most popular aesthetic treatments performed worldwide. There is little doubt that when you choose an expert injector, the results of either procedure are excellent. If you’re trying to decide between these 2 options, understanding the distinctions between them becomes essential. BOTOX …
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Dax Guenther, MD: Coastal Plastic Surgery
2 Pond Park Road #308
Hingham, MA 02043
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Dax Guenther, MD: Coastal Plastic Surgery
6b Amelia Drive
Nantucket, MA 02554
Phone: (781) 740-7840
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Category Archives: Injectable Fillers
Tear troughs and wrinkles and thinning lips, oh my! Oh my, indeed. Stealthy signs of aging creep up gradually until you look in a mirror or (even more mortifying) your image during a Zoom meeting and realize your appearance doesn’t match how you feel. Dermal filler injections help my Boston patients reduce their signs of …
Read MoreInjectables remain the most popular cosmetic treatments performed in the world, and there is no sign of that changing. Patients get injections of BOTOX and dermal fillers at our Boston practice virtually every day. Despite the popularity of fillers and BOTOX, many people considering these treatments aren't sure which option is right for them. Adding …
Read MoreHave you reached a point where the fine lines you once overlooked are increasingly difficult to ignore? Does your contoured jawline look softer and your cheeks droopier? Do you find yourself trying to camouflage your neck? This is the point at which many women and men start to consider getting a facelift or dermal fillers …
Read MoreWhen considering injectable treatments, patients in my Boston-area practice often aren’t sure if their needs would be better addressed with BOTOX, which relaxes muscles, or dermal fillers, which provide volume under the skin. I often hear some debate about which approach is truly the “best” for treating age-related concerns like lines and wrinkles. In reality, …
Read MoreLips are typically a face’s defining feature. In turn, lip fillers are among the most requested cosmetic procedures. Despite the relatively small portion lips are to one’s face, they have a significant impact on a person’s overall appearance. As we age, our lips undergo dramatic changes, resulting in thinner lips and loss of structure. Lip …
Read MoreJuvederm Voluma™ XC is an injectable filler recently approved by the FDA and it has this plastic surgeon's stamp of approval. I've been using it in my Boston office with very happy patients. Voluma is the first and only filler approved to temporarily correct age-related volume loss in the cheek. I've found that by subtly augmenting the …
Read MoreThe uses for injectable fillers continues to grow. Initially relegated to areas like the "parentheses" around the mouth, they now are increasingly used in Food and Drug Administration off-label methods throughout out the face. This includes their use in the nose. Before undergoing treatment the patient is anesthetized with a topical to maximize comfort. I'll …
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