Fillers

Hyaluronic Acid

Soft-tissue fillers, most commonly injectable hyaluronic acid or fat, can help fill in the lines and creases on our faces, caused by aging, sun exposure and years of facial muscle movement, such as smiling, chewing and squinting. These fillers temporarily restore a smoother, more youthful-looking appearance.

When injected beneath the skin, they plump up creased and sunken areas of the face such as laugh lines, smile lines, crow?s feet or facial creases over the areas where this muscle movement occurs. They can also add fullness to the lips and cheeks. Used alone or in conjunction with botox or a resurfacing procedure, such as a facelift, they can produce extraordinary results.

Injected hyaluronic acid and fat are mainly used to give volume, and improve depressed scars, folds, wrinkles and lines. They can also be used to add a fuller, more sensuous look to the lips.

Additional treatments

However, injectables are not sufficient if you have severe surface wrinkles on the face, such as multiple vertical "lipstick lines" around the mouth. In these cases, your surgeon may suggest a resurfacing technique, such as chemical peel that strips away the outer layers of the skin to produce a smoother appearance.

As we are all different, our bodies respond differently to injectable fillers. The hyaluronic acid fillers may last for 6 to12 months depending on the type of hyaluronic acid used, area that is injected, as well as age of a patient, genetic background, skin quality and.