SUSAN BARCKOW

Susan Barckow passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the age of 74. Beloved Wife of the late Albert Charles Barckow. Loving Mother of Joseph Barckow. Cherished sister of James Held, Peter Held and the late Linda Carman. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Redeeming Grace Baptist Church, 315 McKinley Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208. Tel: (917) 725-2297. Funeral Services held at Papavero Funeral Home on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 10AM. Interment followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Maspeth NY under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

MARY GRASSO

Mary Grasso passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at the age of 98. Beloved Wife of the late Angelo Grasso. Loving Mother of Cono M. Grasso, MD and Rosemary Kruh. Cherished Grandmother of Angelo, Nicole, Jonathan and Matthew and Great-Grandmother of Devon, Zoe, Elan and Adelina. In Lieu of Flowers, memorial donations may be made to Jamaica Hospital Dept of Ophthalmology or Maspeth Town Hall. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Adalbert’s Church on Monday, January 23, 2023 10:00 AM. Interment followed at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, NY under the direction of papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

ROSEANNE TAMULINAS

Roseanne Tamulinas passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the age of 78. Beloved Wife of Anthony Tamulinas. Loving Mother of T.J. Tamulinas and Lisa McManus. Cherished Grandmother of Amanda, Tyler, Dillon and Justin. Dear sister of Sandra Wray and Frank Aquilone. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Private Cremation held at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village, NY. Mass of Christian Burial offered at St. Adalbert’s Church on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 11 AM under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Avenue, Maspeth NY 11378.

Botox vs Juvéderm vs Restylane, Oh My! Which Injection Is Right For You?

When referring to cosmetic injections, a lot of people call everything Botox, the way they call all adhesive bandages “Band-aids.” It’s just simpler that way. But just like Band-aid is only one brand of bandage, Botox is a specific brand name injectable—there are loads to choose from: Juvéderm, Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra, Dysport, Voluma, etc…

Overwhelmed yet? We feel you. There’s a good reason for having so many choices—it means we can fine-tune your treatment to get amazing results that look natural and last an optimal amount of time. That said, we think it’s important to know what you’re getting with each option. Here’s the lowdown on today’s FDA approved product lineup from our injectables team.

First of all, let’s review the basics. You’ve got your neurotoxins, and you’ve got your fillers. Injectables can either be medications called “neurotoxins” that cause facial muscles to relax, or fillers, which are substances that sit under your skin to restore volume, smooth wrinkles, or enhance a feature.

Botox & Dysport Are Neurotoxins

Botox® Cosmetic and Dysport® are both neurotoxins that prevent “expression lines” from being so severe. Each of these products contains a very similar form of botulinum toxin A. When injected into specific facial muscles, this toxin temporarily keeps the muscle from contracting, so you quit unconsciously scrunching, squinting or frowning.

Botox and Dysport are both great choices for treating:

  • Frown lines, crow’s feet, and brow furrows
  • Chin cobblestoning
  • Downturned corners of the mouth
  • Other wrinkles or signs of aging that are caused by habitual muscle contractions

Choosing Between Botox vs. Dysport

If these neurotoxins are made from the same stuff and do the same thing, how do you know which to choose? A lot comes down to personal preference. We’ve put together a great rundown of Botox vs. Dysport here, but here’s the gist: Dysport has fewer ‘buffer’ particles around the active toxin, so it works a little faster and spreads a little more easily than  Botox. On the other hand,  Botox can be better for treating very small areas, and some people just like their results better with Botox over Dysport (and vice versa).

Now For Your Fillers: Radiesse, Sculptra, Restylane Products And All The Juvéderms

Fillers add structure and volume to the skin. Different products are made with different ingredients (or different formulations of the main ingredient), which affect their consistency, durability, and longevity.

Hyaluronic Acid Fillers: Juvéderm And Restylane Products

The Juvéderm® family (including all the “VOL-somethings”) and the Restylane® family of products (Lyft, Silk, etc.) are your hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers. Hyaluronic acid is a skin-hydrating sugar molecule that’s found in your skin already, so these fillers make a great option for patients who prefer a more natural product. Other benefits of HA fillers:

They have a smooth, gel-like consistency that feels natural under the skin

The effects are reversible with injections of an HA-eating enzyme called hyaluronidase

Each HA product has a unique consistency, and therefore a unique purpose, depending on the size of the hyaluronic acid molecules and how they are “cross-linked,” or bonded together.

Juvéderm Voluma & Restylane Lyft are the thickest, longest lasting HA fillers and are ideal for cheek enhancement. Juvéderm Vollure & Restylane Defyne are moderately thick and excellent for smoothing deeper nasolabial folds for a up to one year or more

Juvéderm XC, Restylane, & Restylane Refyne are moderately thin gels that can smooth nasolabial folds, laugh lines, and parentheses. (Refyne is a tiny bit thicker than the other two, so it can be injected a little deeper.)

Juvéderm Volbella & Restylane Silk are thinner fillers that are great for smoothing vertical lip lines and subtle lip enhancement

Still Not Sure Which Injectable Is Good For You? Enlist A Pro’s Help

While it’s good to know the difference between Botox injections and fillers, you don’t really need to know ahead of time which specific products and formulas will give you the best results—that’s where an experienced, qualified injectables provider comes into play. For injectables advice you can trust and results you’ll love—come visit us today! Our registered nurse injector is highly experienced in all of the above injectables, and she can help you choose the best products for your needs during a personal consultation.


Contributed With Help From Our Queens Ledger Featured Botox Doctor & Medical Spa: Dr V’s Queens Botox, IV Therapy, Acne Scars, Emsculpt & Hydrafacial Med-Spa 106-15 Queens Blvd # B15, Queens, NY 11375 (917) 789-6963 https://www.mymdspa.com/.

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