Conant Medical Group
A Professional Corporation
Dr. Marcus A. Conant is a dermatologist and HIV/AIDS specialist practicing in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco.
We are currently only accepting new patients for cosmetic dermatology procedures, which includes Sculptra, or dermatology consultations on a referral basis from your primary care physician.
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FDA approves injectable poly-L-lactic acid to correct nasolabial fold contour deficiencies.
Medscape (7/30, Waknine) reported that the Food and Drug Administration “has approved injectable poly-L-lactic acid (Sculptra Aesthetic, Sanofi-Aventis US) for use in immune-competent people to correct shallow to deep nasolabial fold contour deficiencies (’smile wrinkles’) and other facial wrinkles in which” the “deep dermal grid pattern (cross-hatch) injection technique is appropriate.” The FDA granted approval based “on data from a randomized, comparative, evaluator-blinded, parallel-group, multicenter study (n = 233) showing that use of the product yielded greater improvements in wrinkle correction at 13 months compared with human-derived collagen, as determined by wrinkle assessment scores.” The substance “is administered as a single treatment regimen of up to four sessions at three-week intervals,” and “should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to product components or in those with known history of or susceptibility to keloid formation or hypertrophic scarring.”
The Conant Medical Group offers a variety of cosmetic procedures to reduce the signs of aging as well as enhance facial contouring:
Perlane®
Perlane® is an injectable cosmetic dermal filler that has been used to soften wrinkles and facial lines of individuals. It is also a popular filler for lip augmentation, facial depressions, and facial scarring. It can be used in both sexes.
The hyaluronic acid in Perlane® augments the body’s natural supply, which has become depleted with age. The injected Perlane® fills up scars, lines and wrinkles on the face. Perlane® is not a permanent product and is broken down in the body. The face can remain wrinkle free for up to 6-8 months after injection of Perlane®.
Collagen injections, once very popular, are now obsolete in most cosmetic clinics due to the availability of much safer and longer lasting dermal fillers such as Perlane®.
Restylane®
Restylane® is a smart and easy way to add volume and smoothness to your skin. Restylane® is based on a hyaluronic acid gel that closely resembles the body’s own hyaluronic acid. It is long lasting, but not permanent. Restylane® gels work by enhancing your skin’s own stock of hyaluronic acid, directly adding volume to either soften the signs of aging or enhance your features.
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