Injectable Fillers

Injectable filler materials are all similar, safe and natural and are used to restore volume and fullness to skin. These multi-use products correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds of all types, from fine lines around the lips to deep nasolabial folds. Highly versatile fillers, are also used to increase fullness and enhance the lips, define the lip lines, fill scars and plump up facial areas that have lost their youthful appearance. Although there are number of injectable filler materials on the market, the most commonly used are collagen and hyaluronic acid derivatives. The use of fillers can be extremely effective in enhancing the results of facial surgery or providing improvement to areas of concern when one isn’t quite ready for a surgical procedure.

All injectable fillers may cause the usual side effects associated with injection, such as pain, bruising, and tenderness at the injection site. Immediately after the treatment, you can expect slight redness, swelling, tenderness or an itching sensation in the treated area. This is a normal result of the injection. Injected into the dermis in tiny amounts with a very fine needle, the result is instantaneous, producing a long-lasting, natural enhancement, gentle and safe to the skin.

Smoothing out folds and wrinkles by adding volume can make an enormous difference in appearance and sometimes make the face look several years younger. Quite frequently our patients will have Botox® injections to soften the dynamic wrinkles caused by movement such as frowning or squinting or lip pursing.

Facial lines and features that can be corrected using these hyaluronic acid fillers are: Worry lines that run across the forehead (forehead lines) Crow's feet at the corner of the eyes (periorbital lines) Frown lines that run between the eyebrows (glabellar lines) Smoker's lines which are vertical lines on the mouth (perioral lines) Marionette lines at the corner of the mouth (oral commissures) Deep smile lines that run from side of the nose to corners of the mouth (nasolabial folds) Redefining lip border

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery offers the following injectable fillers:

• Radiesse®
• Restylane®
• Cosmoderm®
• Cosmoplast®
• Juvéderm®
• PREVELLE SILK™

Radiesse®

Radiesse® is a filler primarily composed of calcium hydoxylapatite and may last longer than most fillers, visible benefits lasting about 12-18 months. Injection is just below the skin to fill in deep lines and hollows. Injections should not be in the lips.

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Restylane®

Restylane® is a dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). Restylane® lasts about 6 months.

Cosmoplast® and Cosmoderm®

Cosmoplast® and Cosmoderm® are injectable fillers composed of human collagen. When injected beneath the skin, they can fill in fine lines and shallow scars and restore the lip border. Cosmoderm® is an excellent filler used to line the lips and correct fine lines around the mouth and eyes and is generally used for minor skin defects while Cosmoplast® may be used for deeper defects. Good candidates for Cosmoplast® and Cosmoderm® include men and women who are seeking a gentle injectable treatment providing immediate results with very little swelling and discomfort. The procedure can be ideal for those interested in trying a facial filler without committing to something that is longer lasting. Results last an average of 3-6 months.

Juvéderm®

Juvéderm® is a long-lasting facial filler comprised of hyaluronic acid. This smooth gel filler can be injected under the skin to instantly smooth out wrinkles and folds. It can also be used to add volume to areas where it has been lost or where additional volume is desired for improved facial symmetry. Juvéderm®’s innovative Hylacross technology provides the highest concentration of hyaluronic acid in an extremely smooth formula. This allows for minimal discomfort during the injection process and smoother, more natural and longer lasting results. Good candidates for Juvéderm® treatment include men and women who are looking to improve wrinkles, folds, or a loss of volume resulting from age, as well as those looking to correct volume deficiencies for a more attractive and balanced facial appearance. Juvéderm® has proven safe and effective in patients of all skin types and colors. The results of Juvéderm® may last 6-12 months.

PREVELLE SILK™

PREVELLE SILK™’s unique consistency eliminates visual guesswork. The volume you see as you inject is the volume you get. There is minimal swelling on injection because PREVELLE SILK™ is fully hydrated right out of the syringe. PREVELLE SILK™’s soft, compliant formula is ideal for fine line treatment in thin-skinned areas that tend to bruise easily with other fillers. Use PREVELLE SILK™ to plump thin, delicate areas without the ridging or lumping that can occur with other fillers. PREVELLE SILK™ lasts about 3 months.

Artecoll®/ArteFill®

Permanent Fillers include substances such as silicone, Artecoll®/ArteFill®, and polyacrylamide gel. Although the idea of a “permanent” filler may sound attractive, these materials may shift, clump, or cause inflammation or infection, sometimes many years later, and cannot be removed except by surgery. Therefore, Dr. Dawkins does not consider these substances safe and they are not available at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, PA

Because there are a wide variety of fillers available, we encourage you to schedule a consultation at Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, PA to discuss your desires and expectations. Options and recommendations for the optimal treatment regimen for your particular situation will be given.

To find out if you are a candidate for injectable fillers call our patient care coordinators at 800-553-2772 to schedule a consultation.