Enhancing Dermal Fillers
Restylane® and Juvéderm®
The FDA has approved a new class of safe, effective and long lasting dermal fillers known as Hyaluronic Acids. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that our body produces to help keep our tissue plump. Restylane and Juvéderm contain these gel-like substances that help smooth out deep lines and wrinkles when injected underneath the skin. Common areas treated include the nasolabial folds (laugh lines), glabella (frown lines), and forehead. These fillers instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away wrinkles and folds. They are also used to help plump up the lips giving you a more youthful appearance. Restylane and Juvederm can last up to 9 - 12 months and do not require an allergy skin test prior to its first use. Treatments are simple, convenient, and often used in combination with Botox. Your licensed physician will see if combination treatments are right for you
Condition Treated:
Deep folds and wrinkles
Especially suited for deep frown lines and laugh lines
Results:
Instantly fills deep folds and wrinkles to help smooth skin
Treatment Time:
up to 30 minutes, topical anesthesia for the skin prior to treatment
Recovery:
Mild initial swelling for first 2 to 3 hours
Recommended treatment schedule:
Depending on the product and quantity of product uses
Usually treatments are repeated every 6 to 12 months
Collagen
Collagen is still commonly used today and has the same indications as Restylane and Juvederm. They are used to fill and smooth out folds and wrinkles. They are less expensive per treatment but also tend to last a shorter period of time, around 4 – 6 months, when compared to the new fillers. Most of the Collagen available today comes from non-animal sources and therefore allergy skin testing is not required.
Condition Treated:
Deep folds and wrinkles
Especially suited for deep frown lines and laugh lines
Crow’s feet and lines under the eyes
Results:
Instantly fills deep folds and wrinkles to help smooth skin
Treatment Time:
up to 30 minutes
Recovery:
Mild initial swelling for first 2 to 3 hours
Recommended treatment schedule:
Depending on the product and quantity of product used
Usually treatments are repeated every 4 to 6
