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Dermal Fillers
As we age, our skin loses volume which makes fine lines more apparent and makes the skin look older.
Dermal fillers can help restore volume to thinning lips, sunken cheeks and give the jawline more definition!
Let The B*tox Boy help plump your thinning lips, soften wrinkles and give your face a fuller, more youthful appearance!
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Fillers are medical device implants approved by the FDA for use in helping to create a smoother and/or fuller appearance in the face, including nasolabial folds, cheeks and lips and for increasing the volume of the back of the hand.
Soft tissue fillers have a temporary effect, because they contain materials that are absorbed by the body over time, which makes them safe to use.
Some soft tissue fillers also contain lidocaine, which is intended to decrease pain or discomfort related to the injection.
The materials used in soft tissue fillers include:
- Hyaluronic acid: Hyaluronic acid is a type of sugar (polysaccharide) that is present in body tissues, such as in skin and cartilage. It is able to combine with water and swell when in gel form, causing a smoothing/filling effect. Sources of hyaluronic acid used in dermal fillers can be from bacteria or rooster combs (avian). In some cases, hyaluronic acid used in dermal fillers is chemically modified (crosslinked) to make it last longer in the body. The effects of this material last approximately 6 – 24 months.
- Calcium hydroxylapatite: Calcium hydroxylapatite is a type of mineral that is commonly found in human teeth and bones. For wrinkle filling in the face or for the hand, calcium hydroxylapatite particles are suspended in a gel-like solution and then injected into the wrinkle in the face or under the skin in the back of the hand. The effects of this material last approximately 18 months.
- Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA): PLLA is a biodegradable, biocompatible man-made polymer. This material has wide uses in absorbable stitches and bone screws. PLLA is a long lasting filler material that is given in a series of injections over a period of several months. The effects of PLLA generally become increasingly apparent over time (over a period of several weeks) and its effects may last up to 2 years.
Benefits Of Dermal Fillers
Increased collagen and elastin production
Increased self confidence
Almost immediate results
Minimal risks involved
Can be used with other services
The results are long-lasting
The results can be more subtle or more obvious - your choice!
There is minimal recovery time
What Concerns Can Fillers Address?
Nasolabial Folds
Marionette Lines
Folds and Creasees
Wrinkles
Thin Lips
Vertical Lips Lines
Smokers Lines
Loss of Cheek Volume
Minor Nasal Flaws
Asymmetry
Tear Troughs
Jawline Definition
Frequently asked questions
Where can fillers be used?
Dermal fillers are used to treat static lines (which remain on the face even when it’s relaxed) and for facial contouring. Treatment areas could include:
- Tear troughs (eye bags)
- Nose (liquid rhinoplasty)
- Cheeks
- Marionette lines (which extend from the corners of the mouth down to the chin)
- Nasolabial folds (lines either side of the nose)
- Lips
- Chin and jawline
- The backs of the hands
- The neck
What are the benefits of fillers?
One of the biggest benefits of fillers is skin rejuvenation - lines and wrinkles can be filled out, giving the face a more sculpted appearance without having to get a face lift!
How long do treatments take?
Your filler appointment will be done quickly! Most fillers only take 15-20 minutes to administer. If numbing cream is used, plan for an additional 20 minutes or so.
Are fillers painful?
We will apply a topical numbing cream to the target area to help reduce pain as much as possible.
Some areas of the face will be more sensitive than others - like the lips and nose - but, talk to us about pain management options if you’re concerned.
As a Nurse Anesthetist, Dr. Caleb is a pain management specialist, so you are in good hands!
How long do fillers last?
Results typically last 6-18 months.
Remember that results vary from patient to patient though, so we will develop a plan custom to you and will plan your next appointment based on your results and aesthetic goals!
Are there any side effects or risks?
The dermal filler side effects are pretty minimal and typically disappear soon after the treatment - only a few days later.
They include things like swelling, redness and minor bleeding near the injection points. You might also experience some bruising, but applying an arnica cream to the area can help keep this at bay!
You're safe with us at B*Tox Boy!
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