in Denver, CO
Sure, sipping a fancy cocktail or coffee out of a straw may seem glamorous, and smiling is something no one should avoid, but life can take its toll on the skin around your lips and nose as you age. Loss of volume, smile lines, and vertical lip lines can leave your lower face looking deflated and aged. Luckily, there’s a solution: Perlane®. A transparent injectable gel made up of hyaluronic acid, Perlane delicately plumps your facial tissue to smooth wrinkles and folds of the lower face.
Before you meet with Dr. Buford for your consultation, consider filling out our face and skin self-assessment. By sharing how you see yourself, we can best evaluate your aesthetic goals and determine an appropriate treatment plan for you.
A combination of the natural aging process and lifestyle habits can have a big impact on the quality of the skin in this area. Wrinkle-inducing behaviors include:
While being aware of these habits can help delay the appearance of pesky lines and wrinkles, genetics and age will still impact the appearance of your skin.
Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACS, PCEO performs all cosmetic injections himself, helping to ensure patient safety and excellent results. As a nationally recognized trainer and consultant for Perlane®, Dr. Buford has an intimate knowledge of how to intentionally and successfully place injections to provide beautiful, natural looking results.
Most patients are happy with their immediate results after just one treatment, but Dr. Buford will work closely with you to determine the best course of action for achieving optimal results. After an injection, you may experience slight swelling, redness, or discomfort that should resolve in under a week. Proven to deliver long-lasting results, Perlane can last up to six months after treatment.