Plastic Surgery Blog | Denver, Colorado | Dr. Broadway

It was 1970 when Dr. Alan Scott used Botox to treat strabismus in monkeys. Seven years later he offered the same treatment to humans only to discover that the botox treatment also helped to reduce the appearance of deep frown lines and wrinkles in the forehead.

As the years progressed and the “looking younger” craze over took the U.S., dermal fillers and the best laser treatments emerged. Over the last 30 years, engineers and plastic surgeons have successfully accomplished turning back time and restoring a more youthful appearance for their patients by developing some of the most sophisticated equipment. In 2010, technology has advanced so much that patients can utilize their own fat to fill in facial lines and wrinkles.

Sound Surgical technology has released the latest version of the VASER ultrasound series, the VASER 2.0. This complex equipment has been re-engineered to improve the overall experience for physicians, and provide even greater versatility for body contouring procedures.

The newest version of ultrasonic energy has been optimized to specifically break apart fatty deposits, while preserving important connective tissue and maintaining the fat cell viability. The consistency of the fat that is aspirated is similar to that of a milk shake, making it easier for the surgeon to re inject the fat into areas such as the face.

This alternative to cosmetic dermal fillers is a great option for patients who are looking for a more permanent solution to filling in lines and wrinkles in the nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and cheeks.

Triple Board Certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Broadway, offers his Denver and Lone Tree plastic surgery patients fat transfer procedures to the face, buttocks, and breasts. This increasingly popular procedure will add fullness back to your face, decrease skin laxity, and give you a more youthful look. If you are tired of constantly maintaining your dermal filler injections every 8 to 12 months, the fat transfer procedure might be a great alternative. Looking younger just keeps getting easier!