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Currently
available injectable fillers may be used to treat depressions, acne
scars, wrinkles and in large amounts loss of facial volume. However,
they are all temporary with some fillers lasting significantly
longer than others. The type of filler that is most appropriate for
you can be discussed at
your consultation with Dr. Trimas.
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Fat Augmentation
Fat injections are most useful for treating large areas of the face
that are in need of volume restoration such as the mid facial areas
and temples. Usually multiple sessions are required and you must
have ample fat available. Estimates of 10 to 15% of fat may persist
permanently after each injection session making this treatment a
good long term situation for some individuals.
Collagen
Collagen injections are excellent treatments for fine lines of the
peri oral (mouth) area. They are also very effective for lip
augmentation, however, the results generally last only 6 to 8 weeks
in the lips. In the lip cheek groves, results may last 4 to 6
months. Skin testing is required prior to treatment.
Hyaluronic Acid
Injections with Restylane or other hyaluronic acid fillers offer an
excellent degree of improvement with effects lasting nearly double
those of collagen products. They are useful for augmentation of the
lips, treating laugh lines and lip cheek grooves and treating deeper
wrinkles. They may also be used in large amounts to restore some
facial volume. They do not require skin testing, however, the major
disadvantage is that they require the use of a topical anesthetic or
nerve block.
Calcium Hydroxylapatite
Injections with Radiesse are effective for treating areas of the
face where significant volume needs to be corrected such as deep lip
cheek grooves and "marionette" lines. They can also be used to
augment the mid face and cheek. The major disadvantage is bruising
since a larger needle is required and injections are made below the
skin. Results have been seen to last up to 13 months.
Poly-L-Lactic Acid Injectable (Sculptra---Copyright)
This product is useful for restoring volume in areas such as the
cheeks, temples, and deep nasolabial folds. Multiple sessions may be
required (4-6 weeks part) to achieve the desired results. Long
lasting correction is achieved with these injection that are
composed of crushed stitch material that stimulates the body’s own
collagen production to maintain improvement.
Aesthetic Injectable Dermal Implant (Artefill—Copyright)
Injections with Artefill are effective permanent correction for
nasolabial folds (laugh lines) and labial commisures (drool
grooves). Skin testing is required. The procedure often takes two
or three sessions 4-6 weeks apart and the improvement lasts many
years. The material is composed of tiny microspheres of an FDA
approved product that has been safely used in facial reconstruction
for many years.
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