Facial Fillers
Facial aging occurs as a result of many factors including sun exposure, heredity and lifestyle. As we age, the natural support layers, including collagen and elastin, breakdown resulting in wrinkles.
Soft tissue fillers may be used to enhance or restore facial contours, or reduce the appearance of creases or wrinkles. Some fillers give immediate results, while others gradually minimize the appearance of wrinkles or folds.
JUVEDERM® ULTRA AND JUVEDERM® ULTRA PLUS are hyaluronic acid products. These products naturally occur in the body and their nature is to enhance tissue hydration. Recent studies show that these products promote collagen production. They have recently been FDA approved to last up to one year.
RADIESSE® dermal filler is an injectable for volume restoration, facial folds and wrinkles. This product is made of the natural material, Calcium hydroxylapatite (a biocompatible material identical in composition to the mineral portion of teeth and bone). RADIESSE adds fullness to the face immediately after injection. Its ability to promote collagen production results in an effect that lasts up to 18 months.
SCULPTRA®, which has recently been FDA approved for cosmetic use for facial wrinkles, is a newer class of injectable facial filler that is an evolution of current products. Through biostimulation, Sculptra causes the body to build new collagen. Unlike some current facial fillers, Sculptra can be used in multiple areas of the face to treat wrinkles and fat loss that contributes to the deflated look of the aging face.
Advantages of Sculptra include global facial use, less pain at injection, long lasting results, and gradual restoration of a more youthful appearance.
Contact Monarch Plastic Surgery to see if Sculptra is right for you.
STRUCTURAL FAT GRAFTING to the face has recently gained wide popularity for its versatility in treating many areas and restoring volume to the aging face. This procedure is performed by the doctors at Monarch. While no filler is guaranteed to be permanent, fat may be the most promising.
The techniques of facial fillers and fat grafting offer an exciting new entry into minimally invasive procedures. Choosing the right procedure for you is important. Make sure to discuss this thoroughly with your physician.
JUVEDERM® ULTRA and JUVEDERM® ULTRA PLUS are registered trademarks of Allergan.
RADIESSE® is a registered trademark of BioForm Medical Inc.
SCULPTRA® is a registered trademark of Dermik Laboratories, a business of Sanofi-Aventis U.S. LLC
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