Dermal Fillers - Facial Fillers

Introduction

Do you look in the mirror and find an older version of yourself staring back at you? Many women (and men) have moderate to severe facial lines and wrinkles, caused by a gradual loss of skin elasticity and volume.

Dermal fillers are designed to soften facial lines and grooves by filling in wrinkles and folds, such as the "smile" lines and marionette lines around the mouth, or to restore fullness to the lips or cheeks. Certain facial scars may also be improved by the use of dermal filler products. These procedures are done right in the office and help create an overall softer, rejuvenated look and less-stressed appearance.

A good candidate is:

• Generally healthy
• Has facial lines and wrinkles caused by loss of volume from the face
• Not pregnant or nursing.

Procedure description

Dermal fillers are abundant in the cosmetic world, but Dr Shenko is most confident in Radiesse® and JuveDermT. These are quick, minimally invasive procedures performed right in the office via injection of the material under the skin. You can expect instant, long-lasting, natural-looking results with little or no down time.

 JuveDermT , brought to you by Allergan-the makers of Botox®, is the latest FDA-approved injectable dermal filler gel. It safely smoothes out facial wrinkles and folds by adding support structure and volume.

Radiesse® is also FDA-approved and is a safe alternative to collagen. Radiesse® stimulates the body to produce new collagen and not only fills in wrinkles, but provides facial volume for a natural look that lasts.

Recovery:
You may resume all regular activities immediately after injection. Bruising may occur at the injection site, but vigilant application of cold packs will dramatically decrease your chance of bruising and swelling. Results last 10-18 months depending an the product used and the area that has been treated.