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.

We are now offering Teoxane (RHA) dermal fillers!

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

Lift, smooth, or plump your way to natural looking results that last. Juvéderm is the world’s #1 selling dermal filling collection JUVÉDERM® XC injectable gels (JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC and JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus XC) are indicated for injection into the mid-to-deep dermis for correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds (such as nasolabial folds).

 

Juvéderm injectable gel replaces the naturally hydrating substance called hyaluronic acid (HA) your skin has lost, bringing back its volume and smoothing away facial wrinkles and folds. A breakthrough in HA dermal fillers, Juvéderm is the first smooth-consistency HA gel filler that is FDA-approved to last up to a year.

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

Restylane® helps to fight signs of facial aging and 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® injectable gels, are a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that is made of non-animal based hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural substance that already exists in the body to restore skin fullness.

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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 helps smooth out deep laugh lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines). Using innovative cross-linking technology, Restylane Defyne is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is able to help restore a more youthful, natural-looking appearance, while helping you maintain your natural expressions.

Radiesse

RADIESSE® provides an instant lift by restoring lost volume in areas of the lower face, effectively treating moderate to severe wrinkles and folds in areas like smile lines, marionette lines, pre-jowl folds, the corners of the mouth and chin folds. After treatment Radiesse continues to work with your body, stimulating the natural production of collagen for a more refreshed appearance. Radiesse is also used for correcting volume loss in the back of the hands.

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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.

Before and After Dermal Filler Wrinkle Treatment

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