Dermal & Wrinkle Fillers
What are Dermal and Wrinkle Fillers?
As we age, you might start noticing wrinkles on your forehead, around your eyes (resembling what looks like crow’s feet) between our eyebrows, around the nose and mouth. Your skin begins to lose it’s elasticity and volume. To prevent these dramatic changes there are treatments known as dermal fillers. The dermal filler treatment involves injectable gels that are a non-surgical solution to newly formed lines and wrinkles. These fillers help restore collagen to the skin and may last up to a year. The following products are considered “fillers” and are used to smooth out facial lines.
Dermal & Wrinkle Filler Options Compared
| Dermal Filler | Treatment Areas | Duration | Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
Juvederm XC® | Marionette Lines, Mouth Corners Lines, Smile Lines, Vertical Lip Lines | Lasting up to 1 Year | Most patients need one treatment to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing. Only non-surgical Hyaluronic Acid filler FDA-approved to instantly smooth moderate to severe wrinkles. Contains Lidocaine for improved comfort during treatment. |
Juvederm Voluma® | Cheeks | Lasting up to 2 Years | The first and only injectable gel that is FDA-approved to instantly correct age-related volume loss in the cheek area for people over 21. It adds volume, creating contour and lift for up to two years with optimal treatment. |
Restylane® | Lips, Lipstick Lines, Marionette Lines, Mouth Corner Lines, Smile Lines | Lasting up to 6 Months | Provides instant and long lasting wrinkle correction with built in Lidocaine Numbing. With Restylane you will get a natural looking result that does not affect facial expressions. |
Radiesse® | Chin Wrinkles, Marionette Lines, Mouth Corner Lines, Pre-Jowl, Smile Lines | Last 1 Year or more | It is the only wrinkle filler that immediately replenishes lost volume and stimulates the production of your own natural collagen for long-lasting results. |
Sculptra® | Chin Wrinkles, Marionette Lines, Smile Lines | Can last more than 2 Years | Facial injectable that gives results over time, replacing lost collagen. It can gradually give you a more youthful looking appearance without making you look like you’ve had work done. 3 Sessions over a few months. |
Perlane® | Mouth Corner Lines, Smile Lines, Lip augmentation | Last for about 7-8 Months | A better choice for more severe facial wrinkles that benefit from a deeper injection into the skin. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Discuss your expectations with our Doctors so we can assist you in the best way possible. You need to let us know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have some medical history of excessive scarring. You need to speak to our Doctors about any medication you are taking that can give you persistent bleeding (i.e. aspirin, ibuprofen). Let us know about any allergies you have that may give you a reaction to Lidocaine.
The procedure usually lasts around 15-20 Minutes. The downtime is minimum and you can return to work and other normal activities the very same day. There is a slight possibility of swelling and bruising for a few days after your treatment.
Side effects are mild to moderate and can last 7 days or less. Side effects may include redness, slight pain, firmness, swelling, bruising, and itching in the injection site.
You should see the results immediately following the injection.
A dermal filler is injected straight into the skin using a very fine needle to decrease the sting. Most dermal fillers have Lidocaine which is an anesthetic that helps make the treatment more comfortable.
Most dermal fillers are administered to people over 21 to aid with volume loss related to aging. If you want to have a more youthful contour. Have a conversation with our Doctor about your medical history and any medications you are taking to see if using a dermal filler is right for you.