Facial fillers can be utilized in different areas of the face, and in patients of different ages, to help them achieve a more youthful or sculpted appearance.
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There are many different fillers on the market each with unique qualities. With the array of options, it is beneficial to find the perfect filler for each patient to help achieve their desired results.
Juvéderm® fillers contain a modified version of Hyaluronic Acid, a substance found naturally in the body which contributes to hydration and volume. This family of dermal fillers are utilized to add volume to different areas of the face and smooth facial lines. Depending on the individual filler used, they can address concerns from the top of the forehead down to the chin, neckline, and jowls.
Popular Juvéderm® injection sites in the lower face include marionette lines, lips, cheeks, and jowls.
Restylane® fillers are hyaluronic acid-based fillers that are also used to restore facial volume and smooth lines in the skin. This family of fillers utilize XpresHAn technology, which allows the filler to move naturally with facial expression. In the lower face, Restylane® injections are commonly used in the jawline, the chin, around laugh lines, and in the lips.
Radiesse® is an injectable filler with gel consistency that contains Calcium Hydroxylapitie (CaHA), a substance that stimulates the body’s natural production of elastin and collagen. This allows for Radiesse® to fill in lines and add volume immediately upon injection due to its gel like nature, and as it breaks down exposing the CaHA beads the body will create collagen and elastin to improve skin quality, elasticity and texture.
In the lower face, this filler is often used for treatment of nasolabial folds, to support the corners of the mouth, and smooth marionette lines.
Sculptra® is an injectable filler that contains poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a compound that is both biocompatible (safe) and biodegradable (dissolves in your body). It is used to stimulate natural collagen production in deeper layers of the skin that have been lost with aging. This works to add structure and volume back to the face, and to plump areas of wrinkles and skin folds to create a more youthful appearance.
As a result of this process, the effects of Sculptra® appear gradually and last longer. As a lower face filler, Sculptra® can be used to address areas prone to facial volume loss, including the cheeks, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and chin.
Depending on a patient’s age, medical history, and desired results, the most effective dermal filler or combination of fillers can vary. The best way to see which filler would be best for you Is by scheduling a consultation with a trained medical provider.
Dermal fillers are used with the goal of reversing signs of aging. However, like any medical procedure, there are always risks which increase if the injections are not done appropriately. For example, if filler is overused or placed incorrectly it can create an unnatural result that ultimately ages the face.
This is why it is important to have your fillers done by a licensed medical professional.
Doctors and scientists continue to develop new formulas to help patients combat the signs of aging in as many ways as possible. In December 2021 for example, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new formula called RHA Redensity to tackle fine lines around the mouth.
Prior to that, the newest fillers to enter the market included Juvéderm® Volbella and Radiesse (+).