Restylane, Restylane Fine Lines, & Perlane
The products give shape with the body’s own natural material called
hylauronic acid. The injectables bind with water in your skin to lift
and give new firmness. This treatment gives you a long-lasting, natural
enhancement. Hylauronic acid is one of the very few substances that
is identical in all species and tissue types. Thus, it can be used in
many medical applications. This product line is non-animal, stabilized
hylauronic acid-based and requires no pre-testing. All are temporary
fillers and last 4-6 months. Perlane is used for facial contouring,
correcting deep folds and wrinkles, as well as lip augmentation.
 Radiesse
This is used for soft tissue augmentation. It is the first injectable
implant composed of microscopic calcium (calcium hydroxylapatite CaHA)
particles suspended in an aqueous gel carrier. Its safe and compatible
materials have the same mineral component found naturally in the human
body and teeth. Radiesse does not cause an allergic reaction in the
skin and can be injected without pre-testing. This product is meant
for shaping, contouring and sculpting the face. Results should last
2 years.
Juvederm
This is the latest in dermal filler options brought to you by Allergan,
the makers of Botox cosmetic. It is hyaluronic acid (HA) in the form
of a colourless gel-it gives the face a smooth and natural looking appearance
by softening fine lines and wrinkles, and restoring lost volume. Juvederm
injectable smooth gel employs its patented HYLACROSS technology to provide
one of the highest concentrations of cross-linked HA of any currently
available HA dermal fillers for long lasting results (6-9 months). No
allergy test is required. It can be used for all areas of the face.
The amount of filler needed will be determined during the consultation
process.
Evolence
Evolence is based on collagen, which throughout two decades of use,
has maintained an excellent safety record as an injectable beauty treatment.
It has also undergone additional extensive safety testing. It is a natural
product and due to the Glymatrix technology, it is able to mimic the
properties of the natural collagen found in the skin. Patients with
a history of hypersensitivity, particularly known allergies to collagen,
should inform the doctor or nurse injector.
RESULTS
FOR INJECTABLE FILLERS
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injection of fillers to soften
nasal-labial (smile lines) and marionette lines.
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FAQ’s
ABOUT FILLERS
How
long do the products last?
The effects may last up to 2 years, depending on the product used. Results
depend on many factors, such as your age, skin type, lifestyle and which
product has been used in treatment.
How
soon will I need another treatment?
Most patients choose to have a follow-up treatment six to twelve months
after the initial treatment. After lip treatments, a follow-up is normally
needed after about six months. The procedure can be repeated as often
as you like.
What
is the treatment like?
Dr. Cole or his nurse will inject crystal-clear gel into the skin in
tiny amounts with a very fine needle. The gel gives natural volume and
smoothes the surface. No pre-testing is needed in most cases, and a
session often takes less than thirty minutes. For wrinkle treatments,
no pain relief is generally necessary; however, it can be easily arranged
upon request. Any discomfort experienced when enhancing the lips can
be relieved with the use of a local anesthetic. After the treatment,
some common injection-related reactions may occur, such as swelling,
redness, pain, itching, bruising or tenderness at the injection site.
These conditions resolve spontaneously in one to four days after the
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