About the Dermal Filler Wrinkle Treatment Procedure
The most important thing to consider when choosing a dermal filler wrinkle treatment is, #1 the injector, and #2 your skin type. During your consultation, our medical staff will discuss the dermal filler wrinkle treatment options that will be best for your personal skin type and texture. Our board-certified dermatology team has collectively treated thousands of patients using dermal wrinkle filler treatments. In addition, Dr. Eric Finzi specializes in fat transfer surgery, a more permanent solution using your own body’s fat to re-contour the face, hands and even the breasts.
Restoring facial fullness using a dermal filler wrinkle treatment is a quick, in-office procedure with immediate results and little to no downtime. For your comfort during the procedure, a practitioner will apply a topical anesthetic cream to numb the areas to be treated. Thirty minutes later, your dermatologist will cleanse the areas to be treated, and using an ultra-fine needle, inject the dermal filler gel under the skin’s surface. They will then massage the filler gel to even it out and re-contour the face as needed. The treatment will last anywhere from six months up to one year depending on the type of filler treatment used.
Types of Teoxane (RHA) Dermal Filler
Teoxane (RHA) dermal fillers consist of specific gel densities and rheological properties that are designed to treat different areas of the face for aesthetic results. Depending on what area of concern is being targeted, Teoxane (RHA) Dermal Fillers can help address smoothing out fine lines, filling in wrinkles, lip enhancement, or volume loss correction along with prevention of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Teosyal RHA® 2
Designed for filling linear facial wrinkles, mild or moderate nasolabial folds, as well as perioral glabellar lines.
- Teosyal RHA® 3
Designed for filling deep facial wrinkles, such as severe nasolabial folds, marionette lines, deep skin creases, and to add volume.
- Teosyal RHA® 4
Designed for facial contouring and volume restoration. This dermal filler is indicated for filling of deep wrinkles and folds in thick skin areas.
Juvéderm Ultra
If you want to add fullness to your lips, JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC injectable gel is indicated for injection into the lips and perioral area for lip augmentation in adults over the age of 21.
Juvéderm Voluma
This is the perfect filler if you are looking to life and contour the cheek area. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC injectable gel is indicated for deep (subcutaneous and/or supraperiosteal) injection for cheek augmentation to correct age-related volume deficit in the mid-face in adults over the age of 21.
Juvéderm Volbella
For increased lip fullness and corrected perioral lines, we offer Juvéderm Volbella. JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA® XC injectable gel is indicated for injection into the lips for lip augmentation and for correction of perioral rhytids in adults over the age of 21.
Restylane Lyft
Restylane® Lyft offers natural looking volume and definition for your cheeks. Restylane Lyft, formerly known as Perlane-L®, is an injectable hyaluronic acid gel used to correct volume loss and treat wrinkles in the face. Through nonsurgical injections, Restylane Lyft is specifically designed to add fullness to the cheeks and midface area, which can result in a more natural-looking, youthful appearance.
Restylane Lyft is the first and only FDA-approved filler indicated to provide lift to cheeks and add volume to correct and smooth smile lines (nasolabial folds).
Restylane Silk
Restylane® Silk helps reduce the signs of aging in the lips and the lines around the mouth. Aging often results in lip thinning, lost shape and an increase in vertical lines above the lip. Restylane Silk is designed specifically to provide natural-looking results in these particular areas by using smaller, smoother hyaluronic acid particles than those used in other Restylane® products.
Restylane® Silk is the first FDA-approved product specifically designed for lip augmentation and the smoothing of wrinkles around the mouth in patients 21 years of age and older.
Restylane Refyne
Restylane® Refyne is designed with XpresHAn Technology™ to help soften laugh lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines). This can help you restore a more natural look to your face while maintaining your facial expressions so you always look like you.
Restylane Defyne
Crafted with XpresHAn Technology™, Restylane® Defyne
Dermal Fillers Pre-Treatment Instructions
One week prior to dermal filler wrinkle treatment, avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen, St. John’s Wort, high doses of Vitamin E supplements, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. These medications and supplements may increase bruising and bleeding at the injection sites. If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to a recurrence. To avoid this, talk to your dermatologist about medications that may minimize a recurrence.
Dermal Fillers Post Treatment Instructions
Following your dermal filler wrinkle treatment, you might have some redness, bruising and swelling. This will normally last less than a week. Cold compresses may be applied in 10-minute intervals immediately after treatment to reduce swelling. If the reactions continue after a week, or other side effects occur, make an appointment to see your physician injector. It is important to avoid touching the treated areas within six hours following treatment. Sunbathing and cold outdoor activites should be avoided until any redness or swelling disappear. Avoid exercise and alcohol for six hours after treatment.
Possible Side Effects of Dermal Fillers
Most commonly reported side effects are temporary injection-site redness, swelling, pain/tenderness, firmness, lumps/bumps, and bruising. Exposure to sun and extreme cold should be avoided until initial swelling and redness have resolved. Patients should avoid substances that can prolong bleeding such as aspirin and ibuprofen. As with any injection, there is a risk of infection. Puncture sites should be kept clean and sterile to avoid infection.
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