What are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal Fillers are a family of injectable treatments designed to rejuvenate the skin by adding volume, smoothing out wrinkles, and enhancing facial contours. Unlike neuromodulators like Botox, which relax muscles to reduce wrinkles, Dermal Fillers work by filling in areas of lost volume, restoring a more youthful appearance.
Juvéderm
Juvéderm is one of the most popular Dermal Fillers available, known for its versatility and long-lasting results. Composed of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in the body, Juvéderm is used to plump up lips, smooth out lines and wrinkles, and restore volume to areas such as the cheeks and temples. Its smooth gel consistency provides natural-looking results that can last up to a year or more with optimal treatment.
Restylane
Restylane is another hyaluronic acid-based filler that is FDA-approved for the treatment of facial wrinkles and folds. It is particularly effective at filling in nasolabial folds (smile lines), marionette lines, and hollow areas under the eyes. Restylane is also used for lip augmentation to enhance volume and definition, giving the lips a fuller, more youthful appearance. Results can last up to 6 to 12 months, depending on the formulation used.
Bellafill
Bellafill is a unique Dermal Filler that contains a combination of collagen gel and polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) microspheres. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, which are eventually absorbed by the body, Bellafill provides long-lasting results by stimulating collagen production and providing structural support to the skin. It is FDA-approved for the correction of nasolabial folds and can last up to five years or more with proper treatment.
Radiesse
Radiesse is a calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) filler that is used to add volume to the skin and stimulate collagen production. It is particularly effective for filling in deep wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines, as well as enhancing cheekbones and jawlines. Radiesse provides immediate results that can last up to 12 to 18 months, making it a popular choice for patients seeking long-lasting facial rejuvenation.
Sculptra
Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) filler that works by stimulating the body's own collagen production to gradually restore volume and improve skin texture over time. It is often used to treat facial volume loss associated with aging and can also improve the appearance of shallow to deep wrinkles and folds. While the results of Sculptra are not immediate, they are long-lasting, with effects lasting up to two years or more after a series of treatments.