
As we age, our skin becomes more susceptible to wrinkles and sagging. Sun exposure and years of muscle movement (i.e., smiling, chewing, and squinting) also contribute to tissue breakdown of the skin. Fortunately, there are innovative cosmetic procedures to help ease this aging process and sustain one’s youth.
Facial fillers, which are also known as “dermal fillers” and “injectables, ” are temporary to long-lasting solutions administered through a few tiny injections on specific areas of the face. Various types of facial fillers are available in the United States; each is designed with one or several purposes, such as wrinkle reduction and lip augmentation. At Quinn MD we can work with you to determine which facial filler will provide you with optimal and rejuvenating results.
Some of the most common facial fillers available include: Juvederm Ultra, ™and Juvaderm Ultra Plus, Restylane and Perlane: Made of a non-animal, biodegradable gel composed of hyaluronic acid these fillers are a naturally-occurring substances in the skin that contributes to volume and hydration. They are designed to temporarily correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds.
These fillers are both a soft tissue filler that adds volume to the skin through tiny injections; smoothing facial folds and wrinkles in areas around the mouth and eyes, hands, ears and nose.
BOTOX Cosmetic ®: This injectable does not “fill in” the lines, wrinkles, and creases from a person’s face. As a derivative of Botulinum toxin type A, Botox ® is famous for reducing the appearance of unwanted signs of aging in upper regions of the face by temporarily blocking muscle movement