Dermal fillers are becoming popular as a means to help reverse the undesirable appearence with aging. The goal is to return the dermis to its original youthful state, dermal fillers can give a more natural appearance than surgical face lifts. Dermal fillers are used to reduce or eliminate wrinkles, raise scar depressions, enhance lips, and replace soft-tissue volume loss.
A variety of dermal fillers are available. Some of the most popular include collagen based fillers. Evolence hyaluronic acid based fillers Restylane and Juvederm, poly lactic acid based fillers such as Sculptra and calcium hydroxylapatite fillers such as Radiesse.
In some cases, multiple fillers can be used in various places in the face to improve the entire facial aesthetic, in a procedure known as a Liquid facelift.
Liquid Face Lift- involves the use of advanced dermal fillers, usually in combination with BOTOX®. The dermal fillers used includes Juvedermtm Ultra, Juvedermtm Ultra Plus, Radiesse®, Restylane®, Perlane® and Sculptra.
www.liquidfacelift.com
Facts about Fillers:
Botox® - BOTOX® Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the activity of the muscles that cause those frown lines between the brows to form over time. BOTOX® Cosmetic is a treatment that can temporarily smooth moderate to severe frown lines between the brows that can last up to 4 months.
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Juvederm Ultra Plus & Juvederm Ultra®-is a smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid—a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration .Juvederm instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds, like your “smile lines” or “parentheses” (nasolabial folds—the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth).
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http://www.juvederm.com/facial_assessment/facial_assessment.aspx
Radiesse®- is a dermal filler that consists of tiny, smooth, calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in a sodium carboxymethylcellulose gel carrier. Upon injection, it initially acts as a filler. It is easily malleable, can be used to shape and contour large areas of the face, and provides an immediate one-to-one correction for results patients can see right away.
www.radiesseusa.com
Restylane®-Restylane is a hyaluronic acid based dermal filler. Restylane is used to replenish the dermal volume loss that allows wrinkles to form. It is also used to enhance lips and fill in acne scars.Repeat treatments are needed after injection to maintain your results at 6 to 12 month intervals.
www.restylaneusa.com
Perlane®- Perlane is made from non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid gel. Perlane is a non animal product and does not pose any risk of allergies. Hyaluronic acid is a resilient chemical and can easily adjust and mold to the facial contours. Repeat treatments are needed within 6-8 months after injection of Perlane.
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Prevelle™Silk-is a colorless hyaluronic acid gel that contains a local anesthetic (lidocaine) to provide pain relief at the injection site. Prevelle™Silk is used for correction of moderate to severe wrinkles and folds (e.g. areas around the nose and the mouth). Repeat treatments are needed within 3 to 6 months to maintain the desired result, but the timing of additional treatment varies from person to person.
http://prevelle.com
Sculptra®Aesthetic-Sculptra Aesthetic is a facial injectable made from poly-L-lactic acid, which helps to replace lost collagen. It helps correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles, and folds, that appear with aging by replacing lost collagen. On average, three injection sessions are needed over a period of a few months. The number of injection sessions and the number of injections per session vary from person to person.
http://www.sculptraaesthetic.com
Preparation for a dermal filler:
Medications we recommend that you avoid any medications that can prolong bleeding, such as aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs), for at least 7-10 days prior to treatment in order to reduce the risk of bruising and bleeding at the injection site.
Homeopathic preparations from the herb Arnica Montana, SinEcch™ is a dosage regimen that is significantly reduces bruising and swelling after surgery as well as injectable dermal filler procedures. This product can be purchased over the counter at a local vitamin store or directly from SinEcch™ at http://www.alpinepharm.com.
What to expect at your consultation:
If this is your first visit, our healthcare providers will ask about your medical history, including any allergies you may have or medications you may take. At your visit, our healthcare provider will examine the soft tissue of your face to assess the depth of wrinkles and folds to determine which product will provide you with correction desired.
Most patients need one treatment to achieve optimal facial rejuvenation. Results may vary and additional treatments may be required to achieve and maintain optimal results.