Injectable fillers, also called dermal fillers, can be used to plump lips, smooth wrinkles and folds, and fill in the under-eye hollows known as tear troughs. They can also add volume to cheeks  and reduce the appearance of pitted acne scars.

• Injectables are quick, relatively painless, and safe when done by a licensed practitioner. They’re noninvasive, so they require minimal downtime.  There is mild swelling and occasional bruising that can occur

• Hyaluronic acid fillers are nearly identical to what’s produced in our bodies, so it dissolves more naturally over time than other ingredients.

• Hyaluronic acid fillers can be easily reversed with hyaluronidase, an enzyme that breaks down HA, if you don’t like your results.

How do dermal fillers work?

Dermal fillers are gels that are injected into areas of facial tissue where moderate to severe wrinkles and folds occur(most often around the nose and mouth).  The injected gel adds immediate volume and restores a smoother appearance to the face with the new added comfort of 0.3% Lidocaine.

RESTYLANE family of products

Restylane® can be used to add volume and fullness to the skin to correct 
moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose 
to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). Restylane may also be used 
for lip enhancement in patients over 21 years.

Restylane is a clear gel formulation of hyaluronic acid that is specifically formulated to act like your body's own naturally produced hyaluronic acid, helping to visibly correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, including the lines that run from your nose toward the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds) and the lines that run from the corners of your mouth toward the chin (marionette lines).

Additionally, Restylane and Restylane® Silk are FDA-approved for lip enhancement in patients over the age of 21 and are uniquely formulated to give your lips fullness and definition.

JUVEDERM family of products

Juvederm Ultra XC injectable gel is a hyaluronic acid gel formulated with 0.3% lidocaine for a more comfortable experience.  

What is Lidocaine?

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that reduces the immediate feeling of pain and produces numbness.

What is Hyaluronic Acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring sugar found in the human body.  The role of hyaluronic acid in the skin is to deliver nutrients, hydrate the skin by holding in water, and to act as a cushioning agent.

What should I know before my treatment?

You should stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen, and fish oil supplements for 2 weeks prior to injection, to decrease your risk of bruising at injection site.

What should I expect after my treatment?

• After the procedure there is minimal recovery or downtime.

• -You should see an immediate improvement in the treatment    areas.

• Most patients need one treatment to achieve optimal wrinkle smoothing.

• One treatment could smooth your lines and wrinkles for up to 1 year.  However, results may vary and correction is temporary.  Supplemental treatments may be required to achieve optimal results.

• Risks include bruising at the site of injections.