What are Injectable Dermal Fillers?

Did you know that many visible signs of aging can be traced back to volume loss? As facial tissues thin out, lines become etched around the nose and mouth and cheeks look a little hollow.

Dermal fillers can replace the volume loss, smooth the wrinkles, plump the lips, and restore a more youthful appearance.

Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected beneath the skin to restore loss volume, smooth lines and soften creases, or enhance facial contours. More than 1 million men and women annually have chosen this popular facial rejuvenation treatment, which can be a cost-effective way to look younger without surgery or downtime.

How Can Dermal Fillers Enhance My Appearance?

While dermal fillers are casually known as “wrinkle fillers,” they can do much more than just smooth out wrinkles, although they are excellent at this too! Here are a few of the common issues dermal fillers can help address:

• Smooth out lines around nose and mouth (a.k.a. marionette lines, smile lines)
• Enhance & restore volume to sunken cheeks or temples (Cheek enhancement)
• Diminish vertical lip lines and perioral lines
• Plump & enhance the lips
• Smooth out a chin crease (Chin enhancement)
• Improve symmetry among facial features

What are Fillers Made With?

In general, there are variety of FDA approved filler products.
 A note for your safety: always make sure that you are receiving FDA approved, brand name fillers, which are only available through a certified licensed physician.

Hyaluronic Acid (HA)

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that is already found in your skin. It helps keep skin plump and hydrated. HA fillers are typically soft and gel-like. The results are temporary, lasting 6 to 12 months or longer before the body gradually and naturally absorbs the particles. Most HA fillers are infused with lidocaine to help minimize discomfort during and after treatment.

FDA approved HA fillers include:

• Juvéderm products: Juvéderm VOLUMA, ULTRAPLUS, VOLBELLA, VOLIFT
• Restylane

How Long Do the Results Last?

How long the effects of dermal fillers will last depends on the product, the area of treatment, and the patient. Generally hyaluronic acid is typically last about 9 to 18 months. Multiple divided and repeated hyaluronic acid injection will have a longer lasting optimal result

Dr Thum has a proven background in cosmetic medicine as well as training and substantial experience performing filler injections. He has pioneered many of the techniques used in the world today and his expertise in latest technique (MD Codes) and safety should make you feel comfortable that you are in the best hands. With the help of an experienced, qualified provider, injectable fillers can provide natural-looking enhancements to help you feel more confident in your appearance.

Come for a free in-depth consultation that not only evaluate your certain areas of concern, but also clearly communicates your expectation to achieve the optimum, natural looking results!