Options for the aging face - Botox & Volume Replacement
Will Richardson, MD, PA
Fort Lauderdale, FL
The most common areas of concern addressed in my office are the lines around the eyes, between the eyes, around the lips and on the forehead. Botox can be used in these areas to reduce the movement of these muscles. By reducing the activity of these muscles, we remove the lines they create. When done properly, the pain should be minimal. At the end of the Botox session, which will take about 20 minutes, you will have minimal redness— although certain individuals may get a small bruise that will resolve over two weeks. 87 percent of individuals notice the improvement within two days with the remainder responding in two weeks. In a study by the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, individuals who undergo Botox are perceived as more pleasant and happy individuals. Botox should only be injected by a Board Certified Dermatologist or Plastic Surgeon with experience in an office setting, who can also inform you on any possible side effects or risk factors involved. Volume replacement is performed with both permanent and temporary fillers. Juvederm, Restylane, Cosmoderm, Cosmoplast, Zyderm and Zyplast are all FDA approved temporary fillers that last from three months with Cosmoderm to nine to twelve months with Restylane. In my office, I prefer to use Restylane Fine Lines to correct fine lines on the face, Restylane to perform cheek folds and lip contouring and Restylane SubQ to correct deep volume loss in the cheek. Permanent fillers include Silikon 1000, Sculptra and Radiesse. These are compounds that permanently stimulate the production of collagen. It is extremely important to make sure that the physician is an experienced injector. Once permanent fillers are placed, they can’t be taken out. The injections should take about 30 minutes to perform with minimal discomfort that can be prevented as noted above and minimal redness. Some individuals may experience bruising that will resolve within two weeks. The results are immediate and impressive.
Will Richardson, MD, PA
Dr. Will Richardson attended Appalachian State University, Pembroke State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Elizabeth City State University. He completed college Summa Cum Laude and went on to pursue his career in medicine. Dr. Richardson graduated from the East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine in 2000, following course work at both Harvard Medical School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Richardson completed his internship in Internal Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina, and left to specialize in Dermatology at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. During his residency, Dr. Richardson became a published specialist in Native American Skin Disease in conjunction with Howard University. After extensive residency research and experience in laser surgery and Mohs Surgery, Dr. Richardson moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to pursue his dream of owning his own medical office. He is currently the staff writer for City Smart Magazine and joined the Syneron Medical Aesthetic Laser team after extensively researching the remarkable technological advances made by Syneron in laser medicine, known as eLos. Will Richardson, MD, PA
1120 Bayview Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Will Richardson, MD, PA
Will Richardson, MD, PA
1120 Bayview Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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