Cosmetic fillers, also known as dermal fillers, are gel-like substances that are injected under the skin to create a fuller or smoother appearance. They are used to:
- Fill in lines and wrinkles
- Add volume to the skin
- Enhance facial features
- Give a more youthful appearance
Dermal fillers are FDA-regulated medical devices. They are temporary because the body breaks down and absorbs the materials used to make them. The effects of dermal fillers can last from months to years, depending on the type of filler and where it is injected.
Some common types of dermal fillers include:
Hyaluronic acid: A naturally occurring sugar found in the body which include:
Restylane Products are a dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid (HA) that can be injected under the skin to improve the appearance of the face:
- Laugh lines
- Restylane Products can help smooth out wrinkles and folds around the sides of the nose and mouth
- Chin Restylane Products can improve the shape, size, and profile of the chin, and reduce the appearance of a double chin
- Facial balance Restylane Products can help balance the lower third of the face, especially when the lips are larger
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Facial expressions Restylane Products are designed to support natural facial expressions
- Lip Enhancement Restylane Products are designed to enhance the lip for volume and improve fine lines.
Restylane L, Defyne, Refyne, Silk, Kysse are part of the Restylane family of products, which are FDA-approved dermal fillers made of HA.
HA is a natural substance that gives skin volume, elasticity, and moisture.
Restylane products are designed to look natural and act like the body’s own HA.
Restylane injections typically last for six to eight months
Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA): A synthetic, biodegradable material Which is:
Sculptra is a dermal filler that’s injected under the skin to improve the appearance of wrinkles and volume loss in the face:
- What it is: A gel-like substance made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) that’s injected into the skin
- How it works: Stimulates the body’s natural collagen production to restore the skin’s structure and volume
- Results: Gradual improvement over time, with results lasting up to two years
- Benefits: Can reduce the appearance of fine lines, smile lines, and marionette lines
- Treatment: Typically involves three injections spaced one month apart
Dermal fillers are a minimally invasive procedure that usually takes less than 30 minutes, with minimal recovery time.
For those interested in this relatively safe, non-invasive outpatient procedure call our office to see if this may be a treatment for you.
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