Dermal fillers can help replace the volume in your face that is lost with age. These are injected into the lines and wrinkles in your face to plump them up and provide a more youthful look. There are several types of fillers available:
- Hyaluronic acid (Juvederm® Ultra XC/Juvederm® Ultra Plus XC, Voluma® and Restylane/Restylane®-L, Restylane® Silk and our newest and more natural fillers-Restylane® Refyne and Restylane® Defyne). Hyaluronic acid is a sugar found in human skin that forms part of the matrix holding skin cells together. It is also a component in collagen. These products attract water like a sponge, filling and plumping the tissue. Voluma® is made up of thicker molecules therefore perfect for plumping up those cheeks and it’s longer lasting! Voluma is more expensive but can last up to 2 years.
- Calcium hydroxylapatite. This mineral dissolves after a time and is absorbed by your body. It is injected in the form of a gel to fill in wrinkles between the nose and mouth and to provide more definition to thinning areas of the face.
Are dermal fillers right for you? If you are noticing facial wrinkles, folds and loss of volume in your face, then dermal fillers are just what you need to get that youthful look. Dermal fillers may be used in other places such as hands and lips at a physician’s discretion.
Robbins Plastic Surgery has highly trained nurse injectors. If you would like to set up a personal consultation to discuss which filler is best for you, call our office 615-401-9454 or visit our website www.robbinsplasticsurgery.com
