Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) September 30, 2014

FDA-approved injectable dermal fillers (i.e. hyaluronic acid gel, calcium hydroxylapatite, Poly-L-lactic acid) are used in several procedures that are performed to restore any facial fat loss in patients, but are primarily used for wrinkle treatment of the skin, as well as skin rejuvenationin particular, these fillers are being used as popular treatments in nonsurgical cosmetic procedures such as restoring smoother skin in the hands. (1) (2) Dr. Cynthia Elliott of Skinspirations, a center for cosmetic enhancement devoted to non-surgical aesthetics, delineates the simple procedure that allows youth to be restored to the hands using injectables and fillers.

The hands are usually one of the first parts of the body to show age, even before the facesun damage, brown spots, noticeable veins and bones all contribute to a persons perceived age, all of which can be attributed to the external environment, coupled with the way that humans typically neglect their hands, wears on the skin and may leave wrinkles or other damage. (2)

People are most self-conscious about the damage that has been inflicted on their hands over the years, said Dr. Elliott. Hand rejuvenation procedures can make a persons hands look at least 10 years younger with a single treatment, and can provide immediate and lasting results.

According to Dr. Elliott, plumping up the skin with dermal fillers or stimulants, diminishes the prominence of the veins and bones that are seen with aging. When questioned about the aspects of a typical procedure, Dr. Elliott commented that a Skinspirations clinician gives the client two to three painless injections on the top of the hand, followed by massageand that simplicity is what designates it as a lunchtime procedure, because it can be completely administered within 15 minutes and has no downtime. Anyone who has the procedure performed can resume their daily activities immediately afterwards, per Dr. Elliott.

Dr. Elliott gives the following tips for those who wish to preserve the youthful look of their hands:

1. Use sunscreen generously. It is important to remember that we should protect our hands from the sun, just as we would our face or the rest of our body.

2. Drink plenty of water. Regular water intake helps to maintain the supple and smooth feel of the skin.

3. Carry concealer. Using concealer will help to cover any bruising on the hands after cosmetic procedures.

4. Moisturize. Any moisturizers that would typically be used on the face can also be used to protect the hands from the harsher elements of the environment.

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Rolling Meadows, Ill. (PRWEB) September 30, 2014

A first-of-its-kind scientific study reveals that dermatologists are the groundbreaking innovators in five of five categories of anti-aging injectable treatments for the face.

The evidenced-based study Who are the Pioneers? A Critical Analysis of Innovation and Expertise in Cutaneous Non-Invasive Procedures is examining all published research to determine which medical specialties have made the most advances in cosmetic treatments. The first study segment released today focuses on botulinum toxins and four types of soft-tissue fillers.

This first unbiased analysis of all existing scientific research will help consumers decide which specialist might be best for facial injectable treatments, said study author Omar A. Ibrahimi, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Connecticut Skin Institute in Stamford, Conn., and a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Consumers can be significantly confused because some cosmetic procedures are administered by physicians who are not board-certified dermatologists, and some are even offered by non-physicians, said Ibrahimi. This study is important because expertise and innovation often are judged by who has made the largest contributions to scientific research.

He said the thorough analysis of all peer-reviewed medial research on facial injectables finally answers the question of who are the innovators and the pioneers.

The answer for facial injectables is clearly dermatologists, said Ibrahimi. These data show the overwhelming majority of pioneering research in wrinkle-relaxers and fillers has been done by dermatologists. They are the leading innovators. Patients will know they are in the best hands with a dermatologist.

This first study segment includes botulinum toxins to ease facial lines (i.e., Botox, Dysport and Xeomin) as well as four types of soft-tissue fillers to smooth wrinkles and add facial volume. These include hyaluronic acid fillers (i.e., Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero and Voluma), calcium hydroxyapatite filler (i.e., Radiesse), poly-l lactic acid filler (i.e., Sculptra) and collagen fillers (i.e., Zyderm and Zyplast).

According to the scientific analysis, dermatologists are considered the pioneers in 10 of 10 measures using two scoring systems.

The overall project is using a ranking system for research studies. Those considered to be more valuable generally are cited more frequently by subsequent publications, Ibrahimi said. He and co-authors first sought to identify the most important research studies on injectable procedures, then analyzed the findings to determine the specialties whose members published the most significant research.

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Study: Dermatologists Pioneers of Injectables