Dermal Fillers

This is an injectable hyaluronic gel that gently reverses many signs of aging in fine lines and wrinkles, crow’s feet and thinning lips. It lasts for 6-9 months and can be made to last longer by a simple follow up injection.

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Restylane is made of hyaluronic acid in a gel. It is widely used for the management of fine lines and wrinkles of the facial and forehead lines including the lips. Through it does not have a lasting effect, usually of 5 to 7 months duration; it is an ideal filler that provides a predictable safe approach for the management of the aging process.

Technique:

The skin is treated with a topical anesthetic. A dental nerve block may be preferable for some patients. Hyaluronic acid is a hydrophilic agent, which means it attracts water like a sponge. This expansion contributes to the final volume that is achieved.

Benefits:

• A natural substance that does not require pre-testing for allergic reaction. Few side effects.
• Injections can last from 6 to 8 months.
• No downtime. Makeup can be immediately applied and client can return to normal activities.

Other considerations:

• Some local pinkness, bruising, or puffiness may occur.
• Some product may be felt. This can be a side effect although it is rarely visible.

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Radiesse is a synthetic substance made of calcium hydroxyapatite, suspended in a gel form. It is a synthetic material that is similar to the minerals found in our bones. Radiesse is an ideal treatment for deep lines and wrinkles, for contouring, or for volume replacement. It is an excellent and long-lasting filler for deeper lines and for volume replacement.

There are immediate results that last almost 8 months to a year, but can be repeated as you wish.

Technique:

The skin is treated with a topical anesthetic. A dental nerve block may be preferable for some patients. Hyaluronic acid is a hydrophilic agent, which means it attracts water like a sponge. This expansion contributes to the final volume that is achieved.

Benefits:

• A natural substance that does not require pre-testing for allergic reaction. Few side effects.
• Injections can last from 8 months to a year.
• No downtime. Makeup can be immediately applied and client can return to normal activities.

Other considerations:

• Some local pinkness, bruising, or puffiness may occur.
• Some product may be felt. This can be a side effect although it is rarely visible.

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Sculptra® Aesthetic is the first facial injectable that gives you subtle results over time, giving you a more natural looking appearance. Sculptra® is a new type of facial injectable made from poly-L-lactic acid, which helps to correct shallow to deep facial wrinkles and folds that appear with aging by replacing lost collagen. The main ingredient is a biocompatible, biodegradable synthetic material that has been used by physicians for decades.

A full treatment of Sculptra® Aesthetic is an average of three injection sessions over a few months and can last more than two years. The number of injection sessions and the number of injections per session vary between individuals.

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