Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are usually composed of Hyaluronic acid.  These are injected under the skin and are used to fill and smooth facial lines and wrinkles as well as volume restoration on the face.  Fillers can be used around the mouth, eyes, nose, cheeks, temples and forehead and can enhance the lips giving them greater volume and a fuller appearance.  Both men and women can benefit from the use of dermal fillers.

 

Several types of dermal filler are available

 

Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers

 

These fillers contain hyaluronic acid; a substance that is found naturally in the skin and which results in better lubrication and cushioning under the skin surface.  Restylane and Juvaderm are probably the most popular hyaluronic acid products.  These form the bulk of the fillers we use on a daily bases. There is a very low risk of complications associated with these fillers in experienced hands.  New products are now available like VOLUMA, which can be used for volume restoration on the face and help restore a more youthful appearance.

 

STHETIX surgeons are trained in advanced filler techniques, using various fillers and wrinkle reduction injection combination to produce a "liquid face lift" or a "non-surgical facelift" in suitable patients

 

Other types available are

 

Collagen containing dermal fillers

 

Poly-L-lactic Acid