Dermal Fillers

Injectable dermal fillers can add back volume to cheeks, plump the lips, fill the tear trough, enhance facial contours, and soften wrinkles and folds therefore creating a more youthful appearance.

WHAT ARE INJECTABLE DERMAL FILLERS?

Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected beneath the skin to add back volume loss, enhance facial contours, and soften wrinkles and folds. There are a variety of FDA approved dermal fillers products which are categorized by the substance they are made from.

HYALURONIC ACID (HA)

• HA is a natural substance in your skin to keep your skin hydrated and plump.
• HA fillers are soft and gel-like.
• Results last 6-12 months or more.
• FDA approved HA fillers:
  • Juvederm XC, VOLUMA, VOLURE
  • Restylane, Restylane silk, Restylane Lyft, Restylane Refyne and Restylane defyne
  • Belotero

CALCIUM HYDROXYLAPATITE (CaHA) – RADIESSE

• CaHA is also a natural substance primarily found in bones/teeth.
• Typically, thicker than HA fillers.
• Helps to induce collagen production.
• Lasts 12 months.
• Used for deep wrinkles.
• FDA approved CaHA filler:
  • Radiesse

POLY-L-LACTIC-ACID- SCULPTRA AESTHETIC

• Is a biodegradable synthetic substance.
• Has been used for a long time as dissolvable stitches.
• Stimulates collagen production.
• Results can last over 2 years.
• Typically used for deeper facial lines and wrinkles.
• FDA approved:
  • Sculptra Aesthetic