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Radiesse and Hylaform: "Grey's Anatomy" terminal diagnoses or next-gen face smoothers?

We all hunger for that pore-less, line-less complexion -- the kind some actresses have, often courtesy of a needle. You want in? Here, peruse the ultimate at-a-glance guide to minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, compiled with help from experts in the field of dermatology.

Our experts:
We consulted dermatologists Dr. Ranella Hirsch, vice president of the American Society of Cosmetic Dermatology and Aesthetic Surgery, and Dr. Jeannette Graf, assistant clinical professor of dermatology at New York University School of Medicine. Procedures listed here have proven track records and little or no downtime.

By Mary Rose Almasi

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I really want to have IPL treatments done. I'm just affraid I'll be red as a beat. Guess I'll have to plan for a few days off before I make the attempt

by EricaC123 Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 12:26PM Report as inappropriate

I like this article

by TBjunkie Monday, May 14, 2012 at 11:08PM Report as inappropriate

I love IPL it has gotten rid of a lot of my redness.

by beautybody Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at 07:30PM Report as inappropriate

Hyaluronic Acid Filler is the great! Had a lower face lift but still needed a boost; doctor injected Juvederm under my eyes and at the starting of folds from my lips downwards. OMGoodness! What an extra instant boost it gave my lower Facelift plus liposuction for the beginning of heavy jowls. Every year just have to have touch up under my eyes (well worth it; prefer this over an eye lift). Had two shots of Dysport aka Botox injections to lift my eyes a bit and had the beginning signs of the double lines between my brows. I don't need the Dysport or botox so will just probably will only continue getting the Juverderm XC injections. My face looks as I had a total face lift! Feel so happy than I did two months ago! Now I can look in the mirror once again and feel pretty/beautiful like I did 15 years ago! loving life. Now, I can take a close up pic from my cellular phone and I look good (no jowls or hollow under eyes). Feel confident and recommend to both men and women of any age. Paid $8,500.00 to take a total of 15 years off my looks... maintenance will cost me approximately $2,400.00 a year! Well worth it to feel and look young without the plastic look. Natural looking. But, you really need to get a plastic surgeron who is also an artist (sculpture) or you will look flat, have bumps where you don't want them! My doctor in Glen Burnie is an artist and so happy I went to him. He was in the New Beauty magazine twice!

by Joyce_Szubinski Cinelli Monday, February 13, 2012 at 07:40AM Report as inappropriate