Fillers

There are many types of fillers now available to fill in skin lines and creases to restore a youthful appearance. Some fillers can also provide volume and fill in cheek and under eye hollows, enhance cheekbones, lips and the chin area. These fillers produce a non-surgical mini-facelift.

These include:

• BOTOX™: Technically not a filler, this muscle relaxant is best used in the upper face and neck and as an adjunct in the lower face to stop muscle movement. This temporarily gets rid of muscle movement lines for a younger smoother look.
• Collagen: Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that provides support to various parts of the human body.
• Restylane: Restylane is composed of completely biodegradable hyaluronic acid particles suspended in gel. This product contains no animal proteins: it is natural and considered extremely safe. The results are immediate and last 6-12 months. Restylane is FDA approved for moderate-to-severe wrinkles around the nose and mouth. Our center was involved in the original Phase 3 clinical trial for Restylane.
• Hylaform: Hyaluronic acid particles derived from rooster combs. The results last up to six months. FDA approved for moderate -to-severe wrinkles around nose and mouth. Hylaform Plus is used for filling deeper wrinkles. FDA approved for moderate -to-severe wrinkles and folds around nose and mouth.
• Captique: Hyaluronic acid particles suspended in gel. The results are immediate and may last for up to a year.
• Sculptra: Synthetic polylactic acid in microspheres. (Ply-L-lactic acid related to re absorbable suture material). This is a good filler for volume replacement and lasts 18-24 months. Our center is involved in the Phase 3 clinical trial for Sculptra. FDA approved for HIV patients suffering loss of facial structure. Used outside U.S. as the facial filler "New Fill." Of label use in te U.S. for facial rejuvenation.
• Radiesse (Radiance) This is calcium Hydroxyapatite related to bone. It is used off-label cosmetically. It lasts 9-12 months.
• Fat Transfer: Candidates for fat injections are those with facial contour defects, patients who have lost fat and overall volume and want to use a filler that is totally natural for them.
• Silicone: This is a permanent filling substance used to treat wrinkles, folds, scars and depressions. It is excellent for treatment of acne scars.
• New Fillers: Our center is involved in clinical trials of other fillers that are not yet available.