Facial Fillers & Lip Plumping - Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse
As we age, we lose volume in our face and lips. Facial fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, Perlane, Radiesse & Sculptra can smooth out those areas such as laugh lines or "marionette lines". The appearance of wrinkles and facial folds can be smoothed by adding structure and volume underneath and bringing sunken skin back up to the surface.
Dr. Baskin uses a full complement of fillers to give you the look that is right for you. All of these products are proven safe, effective and can last more than 6 months. The process to decide whether or not to receive treatment is sometimes more arduous than the procedure itself, so let Dr. Baskin answer your questions and put you at ease.
What you should know prior to your treatment with Facial Fillers
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What are Restylane & Perlane?
Restylane and Perlane are a gel product made of hyaluronic acid which is the acid responsible for youthful looking skin. As we age, the distribution and function of our own hyaluronic acid gradually leads to characteristic signs of aging. Restylane and Perlane enhance your skin's hyaluronic acid by adding volume to specific areas. Both are great fillers for sunken eyes, lip plumping, marionette lines and nasolabial folds (the folds running from your nose to the corner of your mouth). Perlane has larger particles than Restylane and is designed for deeper injection. Based on an evalution of your skin, Dr Baskin will determine which one is right for you.
What is Juvederm?
Juvederm is an injectable gel used to instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds. It is made of hyaluronic acid which is found naturally in your connective tissue. Juvederm is great filler for the nasolabial folds (that fold running from your nose to the corner of your mouth), marionette lines, lip volume replacement and enhancement and sunken eyes. Juvederm usually lasts 6 months or slightly longer and can then be repeated.
What is Radiesse?
Radiesse is considered the next generation in longer lasting wrinkle correction. It is a safe, FDA approved dermal filler that restores a natural, youthful look. Tiny calcium microspheres are used to support and stimulate the growth of your own collagen. Radiesse is great for the nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and is also used to build back cheek volume that is lost with age. Radiesse has the lasting power of a year or more.
What is Sculptra?
Sculptra is new facial filler that is used to replace facial fat loss that is seen with aging. It is often used to treat that tired look one gets when the face becomes sunken or gaunt. The product, known as poly-L-lactic acid, stimulates the production of collagen by your body which increases skin thickness. The procedure is usually performed in a series of three sessions where the collagen is built over a period of 6 months. The results usually last approximately 2 years which makes it a more convenient product to use in the long run.
In addition to the services shown on this page, you may also want to consider Portrait with Pearl Fractional skin regeneration program.
Read our Frequently Asked Questions to determine if dermal fillers are right for you, or contact Ideal Medical Spa for a free personalized consultation.
