Fillers

Injectable fillers are the most popular and rapidly growing products in the aesthetic business today.  People of all age groups are opting to have this non-permanent “quick fix” to facial aging performed.  Fillers are a great and less expensive way to enhance your facial profile, fill wrinkles and folds, and get that younger and fuller look you desire.

The aging process is exacerbated by the sun’s radiation, stress, gravity, and other factors that cause the skin to loosen and relax over time.  Certain areas of the face are more prone to accelerated aging, and therefore, benefit the most from fillers.  The most common sites of injection include the folds near the nose and mouth, around the corners of the lips, and in the “marionette” or deep lines of the chin.    Fillers can also be used to augment and define the lips, or treat depressed acne scars and other furrows around the eyes and forehead.

There are several different types of fillers available today.  After consultation with the surgeon, the perfect choice will be determined with you.  Often, a combination of fillers may be best, especially when facial skin lines are of different depths. The results are noticeable immediately and last between 6-18 months, depending on the type and amount of filler placed and the injection site.