Face Procedures > Dermal Fillers (Juvederm Ultra®, Restylane®, Radiesse®, Prevelle Silk®)

Overview

Key Facts

Facial Filler Options

Collagen Injection Evolence

Collagen is a fibrous protein found in skin, bones and connective tissues. Collagen helps give skin its texture and elasticity. Aging, sun damage and smoking break down collagen and contribute to the development of wrinkles.

Collagen is injected into the skin to treat certain acne and other scars on the face, and to fill furrows on the forehead, cheeks and lips. It can stay in the skin for up to six months or, in some cases, as long as a year. Collagen is ultimately absorbed by the skin and its effects disappear. Collagen must be reinjected every six months to one year to sustain the appearance of fullness.

Hyaluronic Acid Juvederm

Hyaluronic acid products are injected to decrease fine lines, creases and depressions and to restore skin volume and fullness. Hyaluronic acid injections may be combined with Botox Cosmetic or other injection treatments.

A topical anesthetic is applied prior to injecting the skin. Results of the treatment usually last at least six months to one year.

Juvederm has a higher concentration of hyaluronic acid than Restylane. It is used to diminish moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles, including nasolabial folds, wrinkles on the lower and upper face, small wrinkles directly above the lips, and to create fuller lips.

To minimize bleeding or bruising at the injection site, patients should not use nonsteroidal and anti-inflammatory medications, aspirin, herbal supplements or high doses of vitamin E three weeks prior to a Juvederm injection.

Juvederm use does not cause an allergic reaction, because it is a non-animal-based product. An anesthetic cream is applied to numb the skin prior to the injection. Results of treatment usually last six months to one year.

HydroxyapetiteRadiesse

is considered a semipermanent filler for deeper skin wrinkles and creases. It is not intended for high movement areas such as the lips. It also can be used to contour the jawline or correct facial asymmetry or facial dips. Radiesse injections may last one to three years. When used for contouring, injections last up to one year.

Fat Transplantation

Fat may be harvested from certain areas of your body, often the lower abdomen, through liposuction and then placed in a syringe and injected through small incisions into the cheek, tear trough, temple or forehead. Like bovine collagen, the effects are unpredictable and may be temporary.

for the bodys reabsorption of the fat. Bruising usually diminishes within three weeks.