Category: Botox & Fillers

Common Myths About Lip Fillers Debunked

Lip Filler Myths Debunked, Laser and Skin Surgery Center, Westlake, OH Lip fillers are a cosmetic treatment to give you a youthful, fuller pout. However, despite their widespread use, myths and misconceptions abound. Learn the truth about lip fillers and set the record straight by debunking common myths.

The Laser and Skin Surgery Center, led by board-certified and fellowship-trained cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Renuka Diwan, offers expert lip filler treatments almost daily, ensuring natural and personalized results for each patient. With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Diwan combines her artistry and advanced techniques to enhance her patients’ natural beauty safely and effectively.

Myth 1: Lip Fillers Always Look Fake

One of the biggest fears is that lip fillers will make the lips look unnatural or “duck-like.” The truth? When performed by a highly trained professional, such as a board certified cosmetic dematologist, with a trained eye and extensive experience, lip fillers enhance but do not distract. The results are subtle and natural-looking and are in balance with the rest of your face. Dr Diwan’s filler techniques prioritize enhancing not only your lips’ natural shape and symmetry, but rejuvenating your whole look, leaving you with a refined and balanced appearance.

Myth 2: Lip Fillers Are Permanent

Lip fillers are not permanent, which is why they are so popular. Most fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, a substance your body naturally metabolizes over time. Depending on the product and individual factors, fillers typically last between 6-12 months, allowing you to adjust your look if you wish. The filler can also be adjusted with hyaluronidase enzyme, if desired. 

Myth 3: Getting Lip Fillers Is Painful

While some people worry about the pain associated with injections, we instuct patients on using numbing creams, and offer other techniques in our office to minimize discomfort. Patients often describe it as tolerable. The procedure is quick, and any tenderness afterward is mild and temporary.

Myth 4: Fillers Are Only for Younger People

Lip fillers aren’t just for people in their 20s or 30s. Many older individuals choose fillers to restore volume lost due to aging or to smooth lines on and around the lips. Lip fillers are a versatile treatment tailored to various cosmetic goals.

Myth 5: Once You Start, You Can’t Stop

Contrary to popular belief, your lips won’t look worse if you stop getting fillers. Once the product dissolves, your lips return to their natural state, with no long-term negative effects.

Get Your Perfectly Plump Pout in Westlake, OH

Don’t let social media falsehoods keep you from achieving the look you desire. Call us today at 440-871-9832 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Diwan. She will help you determine whether you are a good candidate for a lip filler injection. In her hands, lip fillers can be a safe, effective way to enhance your confidence and overall appearance, and ensure you have the enhancement you desire.

When Can I Work Out After BOTOX Injections?

Many of the guests of our practice lead active, healthy lifestyles. As such, they often wonder how cosmetic treatments will impact their exercise routines, and for how long. Although BOTOX® Cosmetic is known for its minimal downtime, it is advisable to postpone certain physical activities for a little while after the injections.

Exercise may involve pressure on Botox injection sites causing the effect of Botox to spread to other muscles in the region and unintended effects.  Dr Diwan recommends avoiding pressure on the eyebrows after Botox injection of muscles that create the vertical creases between the eyebrows (commonly known as “elevens”).  Pressure on these muscles can lead to Botox spreading to other nearby muscles that help to raise the upper eyelid or eyebrows and create unintended effects.  Such pressure can be the result of swim goggles or ski goggles that press on the eyebrows.  There is no clear evidence to recommend avoiding exercise after Botox. 

On the other hand, exercising the injected muscles for an hour can lead to quicker effects of Botox.  

Other  movements during exercise could also create unintentional stress on injection sites.  Your consultation with Dr. Renuka Diwan will include a discussion of do’s and don’ts.  Once Dr. Diwan knows exactly what activities you like to do, she can provide customized precautions. 

Ready for Your BOTOX® Appointment?

To learn more about BOTOX® Cosmetic at our Westlake, OH, practice, please call the office of Dr. Renuka Diwan at 440-871-9832. Millions of people have used BOTOX® Cosmetic to soften the signs of aging and restore a refreshed look. The only way to know if you are a good candidate is to discuss your options with Dr. Diwan. The downtime is very minimal and you will be able to get back to your routine very quickly.

BOTOX® Cosmetic vs. Juvederm®

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If you want to reduce the visible signs of aging, BOTOX® Cosmetic and Juvederm® can deliver fast, efficient results in different ways. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a neuromodulator that relaxes muscles that cause wrinkles through repeated, daily contractions. Juvederm is a dermal filler that restores volume and replenishes naturally occurring, skin-healing compounds.

At the Laser and Skin Surgery Center, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Renuka Diwan has nearly 30 years of experience helping her Cleveland patients attain radiant, youthful-looking skin. She can help diminish the visible signs of aging that you’re unhappy with. Read on to learn about the differences between BOTOX® Cosmetic and Juvederm, as well as how Dr. Diwan can use them to help you. Continue reading BOTOX® Cosmetic vs. Juvederm®

Mini-Facelift or Dermal Fillers: Which Do I Need?

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Time and gravity can take a toll on your face, leaving you with wrinkles, creases and sagging skin. Facial aging is a concern for many of Dr. Diwan’s patients, but how they choose to address it varies. While some patients prefer a mini-facelift, others find that dermal fillers are the better option. At The Laser & Skin Surgery Center, we strive to provide you with both surgical and non-surgical solutions so you can choose a treatment option that best meets your needs.
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This Just In! Twice as Many Considering Cosmetic Procedures

Diwan, ASDS - Image This past month, the American Society of Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS) released new statistics showing the growing interest in cosmetic procedures. In the past three years alone, the number of men and women choosing cosmetic medical procedures has nearly doubled. Reflected by the ever-mounting interest in her Westlake practice, Dr. Diwan can personally attest to these staggering statistics. Continue reading This Just In! Twice as Many Considering Cosmetic Procedures