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Dermal Fillers
Dermal Fillers are popular products used to treat folds and creases on the face caused by loss of volume and hollowing in the skin due to the aging process, effects of gravity and repetitive facial muscle activity. They are also used to augment the size and shape of the lips (Lip Augmentation). This is in contrast to BOTOX Cosmetic® which directly treats the overactive muscles.
As we age, it’s like slowly deflating a balloon, leaving creases and folds, (such as the nasolabial folds) and skin with nowhere to go. In the past there were no effective treatments to reverse this process. Dermal fillers represent a non invasive way to address this issue of volume loss, filling the void under the skin and erasing creases. The results are a natural, more youthful look, with softer facial contours and a healthier appearance.
At Reflections, we blend lidocaine into all of our dermal fillers to make for a more comfortable treatment experience.
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There are a plethora of Dermal Fillers available today, each with specific uses and advantages. The competence and aesthetic vision of the physician who will be injecting the product is critical in ensuring that the end result of the procedure will produce an enjoyable, natural looking result.
It is important to seek care from a practitioner who is comfortable injecting all of the fillers, such as Restylane, Juvederm, Sculptra and Radiesse, not someone who dabbles in the field, so the treatment can be tailored to your needs. A glossary of terms related to fillers can be found at Dermal Fillers Glossary of terms.
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| Restylane is the most well known dermal filler in the United States, known for its safety, efficacy and longstanding results. Restylane is made out of Hyaluronic acid which closely resembles the same substance that occurs naturally in the body. Restylane will immediately soften lines and wrinkles seen with aging (such as the nasolabial folds) and enhance natural features such as the lips or cheeks. Restylane is injected with a very fine needle during a comfortable procedure that requires no downtime. Because Restylane does not contain any animal-derived ingredients, no skin test is required. Restylane lasts 6-12 months. More on Restylane |
| Juvederm Ultra™ and Juvederm Ultra Plus are fillers consisting of a smooth gel that when injected help to instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds such as the nasolabial folds—the creases that run from the bottom of the nose to the corners of the mouth). Juvederm is made of Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps to hydrate and add volume to the skin. The hyaluronic acid in Juvederm supplements the body’s natural supply of this substance. Juvederm comes in two formulations, Juvederm Ultra and Ultra Plus. The latter formulation is more robust, giving us the ability to better treat deeper folds and wrinkles. It may last a bit longer as well. Juvederm can last up to one year. More on Juvederm |
Belotero Balance® is injectable dermal filler that has been specially formulated to inject superficially into the skin, making it idea for fine lines around the mouth and eyes. Like some other dermal fillers, Belotero Balance is made from hyaluronic acid, a tried-and-true natural substance used to replace lost volume under the skin. The results are immediate and last up to 6 months. More on Belotero Balance
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| Perlane® is injectable dermal filler that has been used to soften wrinkles and facial folds (such as the nasolabial folds) of patients across the world since 2000, getting FDA approval in the U.S. in 2007. It is a a great choice for lip augmentation and for treating facial depressions and scarring as well. Perlane® is made from a non-animal derived hyaluronic acid gel. Since hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the skin and other tissue, there is no need for a skin test when using Perlane. The results of a Perlane® filler treatment last from 6-12 months. More on Perlane |
Radiesse is safe and effective, next generation dermal filler used for the correction of facial lines, wrinkles and folds, as well as facial contouring, It provides more longevity than any of the other leading dermal fillers on the market today. Radiesse is FDA approved for cosmetic use and is well known for immediate satisfaction and long term results of 12-15 months.
Radiesse is made of unique calcium-based microspheres that are suspended in a natural gel that is injected into the skin during a minimally invasive procedure.
Radiesse actually stimulates new tissue development which is the basis for it ability to create extended correction. More on Radiesse |
| Sculptra™ is a synthetic material that is injected below the surface of the skin to create a fuller, smoother, more youthful looking appearance. It provides a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness, improving the appearance of wrinkles, folds and sunken areas in the face. It is provided in a series of three monthly treatments and lasts for years. More on Sculptra |
Cosmoderm is dermal filler substances made of collagen, the main building material of the skin. Cosmoderm is used to treat the problematic vertical lip lines and the furrow between the eyebrows. It can also be used to define the border of the lip, for the eye hollows and in the crow’s feet region. Cosmoderm can last up to 6 month, although the actual time varies depending on the patient’s characteristics and the anatomical region being treated.
The main advantage of Cosmoderm is that it can be injected very superficially into the skin and thus it is useful in areas of thin skin and for very fine wrinkles such as in the upper lip or crow’s feet region. More on Cosmoderm |
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