Injectable
Fillers
(Lips/Facial Wrinkles & Folds)
As we age, our faces begin to show
the effects of gravity, sun exposure and years of facial muscle
movement, such as smiling, chewing and squinting. The underlying
tissues that keep our skin looking youthful begin to break down
often leaving laugh lines, smile lines, crow’s feet or
facial creases over the areas where muscle movement occurs.
But for those who may not be ready
for a more permanent approach to enhancement, soft tissue injectable
fillers can help to fill in these lines, creases & folds
temporarily restoring skin to reveal a smoother, more youthful-looking
appearance.
When injected beneath the skin, these fillers plump up creased
and sunken areas of the face. They can also add fullness and
a more sensual look to the lips. Injectable fillers can be used
alone or in conjunction with other procedures.
Which Filler is Right For You?
There are many types of fillers but the most popular today include
Restylane, Collagen, Juvederm, Perlane,
Cosmoplast and a newer, more permanent product called ArteFill. Some of the fillers
are said to be longer-lasting and more permanent than others.
Your surgeon will help to determine which type of filler may
be best for the areas you are looking to improve.
Botox® is another non-surgical option used to decrease
frown lines between the brows, eliminate wrinkles and smooth
out crows feet” that develop in the outer corners of the
eyes.
Injectables are usually not sufficient
for severe surface wrinkles on the face, such as vertical “lipstick lines” that
sometimes form around the mouth. Instead, chemical
peel, dermabrasion or another type of resurfacing technique may be recommended.
These resurfacing methods can strip away the outer layers of
the skin to produce a smoother appearance. You can find more
information on these procedures under Surgery
of the Face, within
our website.
Deep folds in the face or brow caused by overactive muscles
or by loose skin may be more effectively treated with surgery,
such as facelift or browlift. Injectables are sometimes used
in conjunction with facial procedures, however, injectables alone
will not last and cannot change facial contour the way conventional
surgery can.
Thousands of professionals seek Career
Lifts through Non-surgical treatments and services. Many career
men and women are turning to Botox®, Restylane® and other less invasive cosmetic
treatments to boost their career prospects and stay competitive
well into their 40s, 50s & 60s.
