THE TYPES OF DERMAL FILLERS WE USE

JUVEDERM PRODUCTS

These are hyaluronic acid gel fillers that include longer lasting types, such as Voluma. Certain products are best for certain areas of the face, but they can be used to fill in lines or depressions on the face or plump up the lips. The results can last from several months to two years.

BELLAFILL (FORMERLY ARTEFILL)

This is a product which can also be used to stimulate tissue build up and help to improve folds or depressions on the face. The results with Bellafill can last for many years. Several sessions are needed to obtain the best result and a skin test is necessary before treatment to determine if there is any possible allergy to the substance.

RADIESSE

This is a longer lasting injectable filler. Results with this product can be maintained for about a year. Radiesse is also FDA approved for the treatment of facial fat loss due to HIV.

RESTYLANE

Restylane is a specific formula of hyaluronic acid that has been used by by millions of people. It was the first filler that was approved by the US FDA to be used for cosmetic injection. This filler has a clear gel formula and it acts naturally like the body’s own acid which helps to instantly reduce wrinkles and folds in the face.

SCULPTRA

This is an injectable product that can be used to add volume to areas of the face which have suffered fat loss. This fat loss can be due to normal aging or associated with HIV. Sculptra works by causing the body to stimulate tissue build up in the areas where it is placed. Several treatment sessions are needed to get the best result and the effects can last several years.

VOLUMA

Juvederm Voluma is a new injectable filler made by the same company that makes Juvederm. It is a hyaluronic acid gel but is longer lasting than Juvederm or Restylane. Voluma works best to add volume to areas of the face but is not used in the lips. It can last up to two years in some patients. Voluma results appear shortly after the injection.