Whether it’s from exposure to the sun, years of laughter, smiling and other facial expressions, or due to the natural effects of the aging process, our skin gradually starts to sag and wrinkle. While there are many excellent surgical procedures that can reverse the aging process, these are highly invasive, expensive, and require a significant recovery period.
Fortunately, there are non-surgical cosmetic procedures available that will give your skin a smoother, more youthful appearance. Facial fillers, also referred to as facial injectables or dermal fillers, are injectable natural substances that provide excellent cosmetic results without the disadvantages of invasive surgical procedures. While the effectiveness of facial fillers is not permanent, they can last anywhere from six months to a few years depending on the type of facial filler and the area injected.
Facial fillers and treatments include:
- Restalyne
- Juvederm
- Lip Augmentation
- Radiesse
- Artefill
- Belotero
- Sculptra
- Collagen
- Non-surgical Rhinoplasty
Instead of a surgical procedure, facial fillers are applied through a series of small injections in the affected area. The procedure is performed in your plastic surgeon’s office without sedation. Each treatment takes less than 30 minutes. In some cases, more than one treatment session will be needed to achieve the desired results. There are very few side effects and little or no recovery time for most facial filler procedures. Most patients can return to their daily activities immediately after the procedure which is why facial fillers are sometimes referred to as a “lunchtime facelift”.
For skin with a softer, more youthful appearance, non surgical lip augmentation or rhinoplasty, or other cosmetic procedure, talk to your facial plastic surgeon. They will be happy to help you choose a facial filler procedure that’s right for you.