Injectable fillers are used primarily for wrinkle correction and to fill hollowing and or flattening of the facial features. Some wrinkles are the result of habitual muscle contraction, and these wrinkles are generally corrected with either Botox injections or cosmetic surgery. Other wrinkles are the result of loss of skin tone and the loss or dissent of subcutaneous fat in the face and or bone structure. These wrinkles can sometimes be corrected with injectable fillers.

Injectable fillers can also be used for facial augmentation such as lip augmentation, chin, jaw and cheek augmentation.

Hyaluronic Acid-Based Fillers – Juvederm & Restylane

Hyaluronic acid is a natural compound produced by the body. It is found in the eye and the spinal fluid in addition to the skin. Modern versions are known as non-animal-based hyaluronic acid (HA). Restylane and Juvéderm are the most popular forms of HA fillers. Though they function in basically the same fashion, important distinctions between them and their related compounds can make a big difference in how they are used and how effective they are.

The nurse injector will recommend which HA is best for you upon consultation.

Composite Fillers – Radiesse

Composite fillers are composed of two parts: a carrier gel and microspheres. The carrier gel is primarily a delivery system, and though it can provide some immediate wrinkle correction, it is quickly digested by the body. The microspheres, however, are made of a more resistant material. Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) is the primary material in Radiesse.

The sphere material in Radiesse, (CaHA) has long been used as a bone filler, so it is highly compatible with the body. Because it is resistant to absorption, it provides long-lasting results as the body fills in around the microspheres with its own collagen. Clinical studies have shown that over 80 % of Radiesse patients receive more than one year of full wrinkle correction.

Botox (Botulinum Toxin A) was invented to treat neurological disorders, but today, it has been very successfully used in the treatment of wrinkles, frown lines, and crow’s feet.

How Is the Procedure Performed?

Botox is injected into the muscle tissue surrounding a wrinkle via a small needle. The discomfort is minimal and usually lasts a few seconds. Botox relaxes the muscle tissue by blocking nerve impulses to it. Within a couple of days the results can be clearly seen but the full effect could take up to 10 days and will last for several months (typically 3-4), after which the procedure can be performed again.

Am I a Candidate for Botox Injections?

Women who are pregnant or nursing should wait to have the procedure done, since the side effects associated with pregnancy are unknown at this time. Medication such as antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and aspirin will increase bruising so they should be avoided if possible for 5 days prior to treatment.

Anyone looking to minimize and improve facial wrinkles may be a candidate. Younger people who do not have wrinkles but would like to prevent them are also often good candidates. Botox can also be used to treat Hyperhydrosis or excessive sweating of the armpits. Before your initial treatment you will have a consultation to discuss the treatment in depth, your health history and any other pertinent information.

What Are the Side Effects of Botox?

Although Botox is relatively safe it does have some mild side effects. The most common side effects are temporary numbness, swelling, a tingling sensation and possibly temporary bruising.

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