Why Use Long-Term Fillers: Sculptra and Bellafill?
by Lawrence Janowski, MD
The two longest lasting fillers on the US market are Bellafill and Sculptra. They are also called collagen-stimulating fillers, because the induce the growth of new collagen formation at the site of injection. This leads to very long lasting results, typically 3-5 years, as the new collagen that has been formed remains in place.
This newly generated collagen has the...
Sculptra:Â Another great collagen stimulator
by Lawrence Janowski, MD
Sculptra, otherwise known as Poly-L-Lactic Acid, is one of the oldest fillers on the market, having been approved in the USA in 1999. It is a fantastic, long lasting, collagen-stimulating filler that doesn’t get a lot of attention. Like Bellafill, Sculptra can last many years by causing our natural collagen to grow wherever we inject it. Once our collagen...
Wow! Awards and Distinctions for Sonata
Recently, the med spa rankings for the state of Colorado were released. We were so honored to be ranked as the best of the best physician injectors in the state of Colorado. What makes these rankings all the more impressive for us is that we were ranked against practices with multiple injectors and multiple locations … and we still came out on top. There are hundreds of injectors in the...
Hello Kybella: Goodbye Double-Chin!
by Liz Janowski
We’ve begun Kybella treatments in our office! Kybella is a new category of injectables, just recently released in the US. After extensive safety and efficacy trials, the product was approved by the FDA for fat elimination in the sub-mental (or under the chin) area. Dr. Janowski is one of an elite group of physician leaders trained on Kybella. There are only about 12...
Where should I start with aesthetic treatments?
Experts, and probably your friends, would agree that Botox® tends to be the number one “gateway” treatment. Last year, more than 6.6 million Botox® procedures were performed in the US, a 6% increase from the prior year and an almost 750% increase since 2000! Botox® is by far the most common cosmetic minimally-invasive procedure in our Broomfield, Colorado office. For some perspective, Botox®...
What Areas Can Be Treated With Fillers?
What Areas Can Be Treated with Fillers?
Dermal fillers have become the second most popular cosmetic procedure in the world, surpassing long-time favorites like chemical peels and microdermabrasion. There are many reasons why dermal fillers are so popular, but one big one is that they’re incredibly versatile and can be used in many ways to reshape one’s appearance and restore youth.
Taking the...
What makes a face appear youthful?
Characteristics of a Youthful Face
There are four main aspects to the aging face, and thus four categories of facial rejuvenation:
Volume
Texture
Color
Tightness.
Through the normal aging process, all four of these aspects tend to worsen.  The natural fat pads under the skin shrink, our facial bones become smaller, we develop lines, wrinkles, pigmentation, and our skin loosens and sags....
Acne Scars: Treating this tricky area with Bellafill
Treating Acne Scars
At Sonata (located in Broomfield, Colorado), we believe it is a part of our mission to give back to the community. As part of this mission, we have been doing pro-bono treatments on deserving women in the Broomfield community.
We have been focusing this most recent pro-bono effort on acne scarring. Acne scars are one of the most difficult areas to treat. Acne scars are also...
Non-Surgical Nose Job
What Is a Non-Surgical Nose Job?
If you’re like many people who’re considering a nose job, you are hesitant because the surgery is such a big investment. It’s expensive, but it’s not just the money—it’s an investment in sacrifice. Nose job surgery can result in significant discomfort. And it’s an investment in time: you will probably have to take weeks off from work, and you may have to wait a...
Bellafill: Fill in Acne Scars
Help With Acne Scars
Acne scars are one of the most difficult skin conditions to treat. They are also one of the very top concerns of people who have them. Acne scars are the result of inflammation to your skin. If too much collagen was created in the inflammed area, you are left with a long lasting scar.
Fortunately for those who suffer from scarring, a new FDA indication has approved...