Dermal Fillers - Wrinkle Corrections |
As we get older our skin begins to change and show signs of the aging process in the form of wrinkles. One way to combat this aging process is to use dermal fillers to reduce the appearance of these wrinkles. Dermal fillers can be used the area around the eyes, brow, bridge of the nose, mouth, jaw line and cheeks, or the lips. Cosmetic procedures for eliminate wrinkles with dermal fillers, are a minimally invasive procedure that is cost effective, requires little to no recovery time, and poses minimal risks. There are two categories of facial wrinkles: static and dynamic. Static wrinkles are visible when your face is at rest. Static wrinkles occur during the aging process because of the loss of elastic tissue.
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The ageing process sees most people lose volume from the face – from around the eyes, the upper cheeks, cheekbones, sides of the mouth, nose-to-mouth lines, and then the forehead and sides of the face. Cosmetic surgery can alleviate this problem with the help of various fillers. Dermal fillers will not stop the aging process. By adding fullness they can give some lifting to the general facial structure. However, dermal fillers cannot achieve the same results as a face lift. You should discuss your goals and expectations at your consultation. such the ones based on hyaluronic acid, collagen and calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres.
Although these treatments are suitable for most people, there is some contributing factors that make a very small percentage of people unsuitable candidates for treatment. For facial rejuvenation without surgery Dr Rodrigo like to see the patient for a consultation and for assessment. A thorough consultation is advisable, during which Dr Rodrigo find out relevant medical history and check for suitability. Dr Rodigo often use a combination of anti wrinkle treatments such as B0t0x and facial fillers such as Radiesse and Varioderm. This also gives for Dr Rodrigo the opportunity to answer any questions you may have, explain pre and post treatment instructions and to perform a test dose if required.
Examples of Dermal Fillers
Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Prevelle Silk, Elevess, Radiesse, Evolence, Sculptra, Cosmoplast, Cosmoder, Artefill
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Anesthesia
Usually topical anaesthetic cream, sometimes a local anaesthetic injection.
Duration of the procedure
10-20 minutes
Outpatient
This is a simple outpatient procedure.
Recovery
If present, swelling and redness usually settles after 24-48 hours. Most patients can go back to their activities immediately with some make-up.
Possible side effects
Transient swelling (mainly lips), redness, tenderness, bruising. Cold application after treatment can minimize these side effects.
Possible risks and complications
When dermal fillers is administrated by a qualified plastic surgeon, complications are infrequent and usually minor.You can reduce your risks by closely following your surgeon's instructions both before and after the procedure. For all dermal fillers, risks include irregularities or lumpiness, over- or under-correction. The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can only be determined at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.
Results
Partial or complete correction of wrinkles and folds or enhancement of lips or cheeks. Dermal Fillers are injected directly into the area to be treated. The effect is immediate, and lasts between 6 - 24 months, depending on the type of product and the treated area.
There is no "best" dermal filler. All fillers have certain attributes which may make them ideal for specific situations.
The dermal fillers have different properties in terms of use, longevity, smoothness, risk of allergies and other characteristics that need to be considered before a filler is chosen for a particular patient. In many cases, different fillers may be used on the same patient for different areas.
With the numerous dermal fillers on the market today, a plastic surgeon has a variety of choices that enable him to give the desired results while limiting the risks. Together the patient and the surgeon should agree on a dermal filler that is best for to solve certain problems.
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Dermal fillers at a glance |
Product Name |
Substance type |
Common usage |
Claimed Effective lifespan |
| Achyal |
Hyaluronic acid |
Lips |
3 to 6 months |
Aquamid |
Hhydrogel |
Wrinkles, glabellar frowns, nasolabial folds, the depressed corners of the mouth, Lip augmentation |
Over 24 months |
Artecoll |
Round PMMA beads in a bovine collagen |
Nasal labial folds, Lips, Wrinkles and scars |
Over 24 months |
Bio-Alcamid |
Poly-Alkyl-Imide |
Facial defining and improving scars |
Over 24 months |
Cymetra |
Human tissue |
lips, nasolabial folds, deep wrinkles and fine lines, as well as acne and depressed scars. |
3 to 6 months |
Dermalive |
Irregular PMMA beads in hyaluronic acid |
Lips and fine lines and wrinkles |
Over 24 months |
Dermalive Deep |
Irregular PMMA beads in hyaluronic acid |
Nasal labial folds and deep wrinkles |
Over 24 months |
Evolence™ |
Porcine (Pig) Collagen |
Nasal labial folds, lips and other lines |
Up to 12 months |
Evolution |
Polyacrylamide copolymer gel |
Nasal labial folds, lips and other lines |
Over 24 months |
Hylaform |
Hyaluronic acid |
Nasal labial folds, lines at the side
of the mouth.
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3 to 6 months |
Hylaform Fineline |
Hyaluronic acid |
Delicate lines |
3 to 6 months |
Hylaform Plus |
Hyaluronic acid |
Deeper folds and lips |
3 to 6 months |
Newfill |
Polylactic acid |
fine lines, wrinkles and more marked furrows or creases |
18-24 months |
Outline |
Polyacrylamide copolymer gel |
Nasal labial folds, lips and other lines |
18months to
5 years
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Radiesse |
CaHA microspheres |
Nasal labial folds, lips and other lines |
2 to 5 years |
Restylane Perlane |
Non-animal, stabilised
hyaluronic acid
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Facial contours such as cheeks and chin. Deep folds.
Volume lip augmentation.
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6-8 months |
Restylane |
Non-animal, stabilised
hyaluronic acid
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Wrinkle correction
Lip enhancements
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6-8 months |
Restylane Fine Lines |
Non-animal, stabilised
hyaluronic acid
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Thin superficial lines around eyes,
mouth, forehead & smile lines.
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3 to 6 months |
Sculptra |
Polylactic acid |
Nasal labial folds, corners of mouth,cheeks & chin, scars. |
18-24 months |
Surgiderm |
Hyaluronic Acid |
Nasal labial folds, lines at the side
of the mouth
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3 to 8 months |
Zyderm 1 |
Bovine collagen |
Fine lines and wrinkles |
1-4 months |
Zyderm 2 |
Bovine collagen |
Moderate lines |
1-4 months |
Zyplast |
Bovine collagen |
Deeper lines and lips |
1-4 months |
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