Five Ways to Get Rid of Facial Wrinkles

What are dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers are used to fill or replace the lost volume in static wrinkles, lines, and folds. They do not affect facial muscle contraction as does Botox.

Generally, dermal fillers are used in the treatment of wrinkles, lines, and folds that appear at rest, rather than those that appear during facial expression. Facial volume loss is one of the key factors in the aging process, and dermal fillers can help to replenish this lost volume and rejuvenate the face

Which filler is right for me?

It is important to know that not all injectable dermal fillers are created equal, and each has specific purposes for which it is best suited. Here are some guidelines to assist in the determination of which product is appropriate in a given situation but the final decisions rests with your qualified physician and yourself.

Hyaluronic acids are fillers used to fill and smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Hyaluronic acids come in many forms and can be used to change to contours of the face as well as reduce wrinkles.

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance in the body that helps maintain skin volume and hydration as well as joint lubrication and cushioning.

Hyaluronic acid retains moisture, absorbing more than 1,000 times its weight in water. It also binds with collagen and elastin, transporting essential nutrients to these fibers which make up much of the support structure of the skin. The hyaluronic acid in the dermal fillers listed here is not derived from animal sources.


Examples of hyaluronic acids available in the United States include:

1. Juvaderm.
Used for moderate to severe wrinkles. Juvaderm is also available in modified versions which are useful for adding volume to lift and contour the face.


2. Restylane.
Restylane is for moderate wrinkles.

3. Perlane.
It is made by the same company as Restylane but the difference is that the gel particles are larger and, therefore, Perlane is more effective at filling deeper folds and increasing facial fullness.

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4. Radiesse.
It is made from calcium-based microspheres suspended in a water-based gel. Radiesse provides both immediate and extended results as it stimulates production of collagen and encourages tissue regeneration is most commonly used for the smoothing of nasolabial folds and marionette lines, cheek augmentation, and tear troughs. Care should be taken when injecting Radiesse as it is a longer lasting product.

5. Autologous Fat.
Autologous fat is simply fat harvested from one's own body. Its use eliminates the risks of allergic reaction or rejection by the body, since it is one's own tissue. However, not all of the live fat cells survive when transplanted into the new site, so a fairly high rate of re-absorption can be expected. Because of this, the physician will often overfill the area being treated, which can leave the patient with a result that may look -- at least temporarily -- abnormal. Final results may require two to three sessions.

How do I get Dermal fillers?
Make an appointment with Aesthetic Specialists of the Palm Beaches for a complimentary consultation. We are happy to assist you with your aesthetic evaluation and treatment.