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Dermal Fillers, Injections, and Injectables
   Many different fillers, each with its own characteristics
   Some immobilize muscles, others stimulate collagen growth
   May be used to treat scars, fine to deep wrinkles, dynamic wrinkles
   Length of effectiveness may vary based on product
         

A Variety of Choices

There has been a proliferation of dermal fillers such as Botox® or Restylane® in the last several years. Each dermal filler is made of a different substance and each lasts for a different length of time.

Dermal Fillers Highly Popular

The most popular dermal fillers these days are the hyaluronic acid based gels such as Restylane®, Perlane®, Hylaform and Juvederm®. Hyaluronic acid is a natural sugar which binds to water and gives the skin a natural plumpness. By injecting these fillers into the skin, for example in the nasolabial folds around the mouth and nose, we may correct moderate wrinkles on the face or add fullness to the lips.

Collagen Products Also Treat Wrinkles

Then there are others, like collagen-based products, such Cosmoderm® & Cosmoplast®, as well as regular Collagen itself. These filler materials are made from highly purified human collagen and help to diminish wrinkles, scarring and fine lines.

Deep Wrinkles Also Treated

Then you have injectables like Sculptra®, which is a poly-L-lactic acid, or Radiesse®, which is made of calcium hydroxylapatatite suspended in a hyaluronic acid gel, which may be used for deep wrinkles. In some cases results may last 2 years. Your physician may choose one injectable over another based upon the location in the face, potential side-effects, or persistence of the product.

Other Treatments for Aging Skin Include: Laser Skin Resurfacing, Fractional Laser Resurfacing, IPL, Radiofrequency Rejuvenation, Plasma Skin Regeneration or Injectables/ Dermal Fillers.


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Last Modified: June 3, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adipose? What is the Dermis?
What is the Collagen and Elastin Matrix? What is the Epidermis?
What is Solar Elastosis? What is Plasma Skin Regeneration?
What are the five signs of sun-aged skin? What is Hyaluronic Acid?
What is Collagen? What is the nasolabial fold?
What is a GAG (Glycosaminoglycans)? What is poly-L-lactic acid?
What are Anti-Oxidents? What is lidocaine?
What is Skin Laxity? What are granulomas?
What are Retinoids? What is neocollagenesis?
What is the Stratum Corneum? What is hypopigmentation?
What is Ultraviolet Light? What is hyperpigmentation?
What is photo-damage?
The information contained in the above article is purely for educational purposes and is not intended to provide any medical advice. Always consult with your physician before having any medical procedure performed.
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