A derma filler is a soft tissue filler that is injected into the skin to add volume and improve surface wrinkles, contours, and other skin irregularities. We offer Atlanta patients a complete line of injectable fillers, each used for a different purpose and garnering various outcomes. Injectable fillers, when combined with other treatments, such as BOTOX®, are touted as the “liquid facelift” of our time. A non-surgical facelift can last up to 2 years depending on the products combined and used. We will assess the skin thoroughly before recommending which product to use.
- Recovery Time: 1-2 Days
- Procedure Recovery Location: Outpatient
Types Of Injectables
The market for injectable fillers has exploded over the last decade; offering numerous options and brands for patients to consider.
Fat Transfer
A fat transfer is a process that takes fat from one body part and directly transfers it to an area of the face to add volume. This type of filler offers good results, but may not last as long because the body will naturally absorb some of the injected fat.
Collagen
Collagen is a protein made up of amino-acids. It can be derived from the human body or animals (known as bovine collagen). Collagen feels very natural when injected. It is commonly used in the lips for lip augmentation.
Calcium Hydroxypatite
Calcium hydroxyapatite is a substance found naturally in human bones. It is a mineral-like compound and one of the heavier derma fillers. This particular filler treatment is generally used for deep crevices and creases.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that exists in the human body. It can be found in connective and skin tissue and cartilage. It is extracted, reformulated and then offered as a derma filler. It is a popular choice because of its compatibility.
Polylactic Acid
Polylactic acid is a synthetic substance created and used as a filler. This particular substance works differently than the other fillers because, once injected, it stimulates collagen production. Therefore, results will not be immediate but will appear gradually over time.
PMMA
The primary semi-permanent filler on the market today is polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). This filler contains a low concentration of microspheres suspended in a larger amount of purified collagen gel. PMMA is more solid and heavier than most other fillers. It is used for deep wrinkles, deep contours and crevices, and is sometimes used as a permanent implant during reconstructive surgery.
Skin Care Procedures
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Juvederm®
Juvederm® is a derma filler comprised of hyaluronic acid that once injected into the skin, reduces fine lines and wrinkles for a softer appearance.
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Juvederm Ultra®
Juvederm Ultra® is an injectable gel that instantly smooths moderate to severe parentheses lines and wrinkles around your nose and mouth.
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Juvederm Ultra Plus®
Juvederm Ultra Plus® is for injection into the lips and perioral area for lip augmentation
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Juvederm Volbella®
Juvederm Volbella® adds subtle volume to the lips and softens the appearance of vertical lip lines.
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Juvederm Vollure™
Juvederm Vollure™ softens moderate to severe parentheses lines and wrinkles by adding volume to the lines and wrinkles around your nose and mouth to produce subtle, long-lasting results.
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Juvederm Voluma®
Juvederm Voluma® is an injectable gel that instantly adds volume to the cheek area to correct age-related volume loss.
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Radiesse®
Radiesse® is an injectable dermal filler comprised of calcium hydroxyapatite used for smoothing moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, along with correcting volume loss in the back of the hands.
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Restylane®
Restylane® is used to add volume and fullness to enhance lips and also to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth.
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Restylane® Defyne™
Restylane® Defyne™ is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler crafted with XpresHAn Technology™ and is used to help smooth out deep laugh lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines) and to help restore a more youthful, natural-looking appearance, while helping you maintain your natural expressions.
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Restylane® Lyft
Restylane® Lyft is approved by the FDA for cheek augmentation and the correction of age-related midface contour deficiencies. In addition, Restylane® Lyft is used to treat moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (smile lines).
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Restylane® Refyne
Restylane® Refyne is designed with the cross-linked XpresHAn Technology™ to help soften laugh lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines). This can help you restore a more natural look to your face while maintaining your facial expressions.
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Restylane® Silk
Restylane® Silk is composed of smaller, smoother particles specifically designed to provide natural-looking results while correcting lip thinning, lost shape, and vertical lines above the lip.
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Scupltra®
Sculptra® Aesthetic works subtly and gradually over time for a more youthful-looking appearance. Unlike hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers, Sculptra® Aesthetic helps stimulate your skin’s own natural collagen production to help restore its inner structure and increase facial volume that has been lost to aging.
During/After The Procedure
Prior to treatment, the practitioner will assess various aspects of the face and make marks directly on the skin to note where the injection sites will be. The face will be cleansed and a local anesthetic will be applied to help numb the top layer of skin. Using a syringe with a fine needle, the filler will be injected into the marked areas until the desired fullness has been achieved. Most patients are pleased with their results. While this will vary by filler product, most will produce results lasting from 3 months to a full year.
Injectable Filler FAQs
Are Fillers Safe?
All injectable fillers on the market today are FDA-approved and are safe to use. It is important to discuss the differences between each filler treatment to decide which is the best choice for your specific situation.
Long-lasting Results?
The results of each injectable filler treatment will vary. On average, most will last between 3 months and a full year. Restylane, Juvederm and Perlane are among some of the most common fillers and usually last 6 months or longer. Fat injections will last the shortest amount of time because a portion will reabsorb into the body within several months.
Fillers VS. BOTOX?
Injectable fillers help to decrease wrinkles by adding volume to smooth the skin’s surface. BOTOX, Dysport and Xeomin offer a result that looks and acts similar, but with a different approach. These treatments use a neurotoxic agent injected into the skin to temporarily freeze overactive muscles causing wrinkles. When the muscles relax, the visible wrinkles on the outer layer of the skin relax and soften, resulting in a smoother, younger appearance.
