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Most people get visible lines on their face due to the natural aging process. Eliminating these fine lines and wrinkles can help restore a youthful appearance and boost self-esteem. John David Mullins, MD, is a highly-skilled aesthetic surgeon in Atlanta providing a wide variety of anti-aging procedures to help patients look and feel their best. The various anti-aging treatments include:
Botulinum toxin
Botox is a protein complex derived from the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. It is used to treat various muscular conditions and statically remove wrinkles by temporarily relaxing the muscle. Botox is a relatively painless procedure, and it is basically done by applying local anesthetic cream on the affected area and injecting the botulinum toxin directly into the neuromuscular tissue. This toxin’s effect starts to appear within 24 to 72 hours, with the maximum effect seen within seven to 14 days. Botox effects can last for six to eight months. The various indications for which Botox is used are horizontal frontal lines, frown lines, crossfeed and bulky masseter muscle.
There are a few precautions that the patient has to take after getting the procedure done. Firstly, he cannot lie down for the next four hours so that the muscle properly absorbs the toxin. Secondly, it is advised not to bend down. lift heavyweight, and to avoid exercising.
Thread lift
This relatively new procedure is used to lift the sagging face and tighten the bulky face, neck, and chin.
There are various threads available, including mono threads, mono screws and double screw threads.
Threads can take about 180 days to dissolve, and the maximum effect of the thread lift procedure is seen after two to three months. The results can last about one to two years. After this procedure, there are a few precautions which everyone has to take, including eating soft foods and avoiding eating chewy foods for about one to two weeks after the procedure and avoiding any facial massage or any face treatment one to two weeks after the procedure.
Fillers
Fillers are a high percentage of hyaluronic acid material, which are not only used to feed various permanent lines but are also used for facial rejuvenation and volume restoration. This procedure’s various indications include tear trough, nasolabial fold, marionette lines, and filling in various permanent lines on the face, which can be anywhere, including the forehead or on the chin. This procedure can also be used for restoring volume on the cheeks or for chiseling down the jawline.
Fillers provide immediate results. 60% of the effects are seen immediately after the procedure, and maximum effects are seen within seven to 14 days. The results stay for about one to two years. The only precautions that you have to take after the procedure are to avoid exercising for the next week to avoid any facial massage or any other facial treatments to avoid bending down.
Contact the office of John David Mullins, MD to receive treatments to defy aging signs.
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