Improving Skin Texture with Facial Fillers
As
we age, our faces begin to show the effects of
gravity, sun exposure and years of facial muscle
movement, such as smiling and chewing. The
underlying tissues that keep our skin looking
youthful and plumped up begin to break down,
often leaving laugh lines, smile lines, and
facial creases over the areas where this muscle
movement occurs.
Soft-tissue fillers, such as Restylane, Perlane,
Juvederm, Sculptra or Radiesse can help fill in
these lines and creases, temporarily restoring a
smoother, more youthful-looking appearance. When
injected beneath the skin, these fillers plump
up creased and sunken areas of the face. They
can also add fullness to the lips and cheeks,
and Dr. Schwarcz is one of the few surgeons who
specialize in placing it in the lower eyelids.
Injectable fillers may be used alone or in
conjunction with a resurfacing procedure, Botox
or a re-contouring procedure, such as a
facelift.
Know Your Options
Facial Fillers or Injectable Fillers are
primarily used to improve the appearance of the
skin's texture. They can help fill out deep
facial wrinkles, creases and furrows, "sunken"
cheeks, skin depressions and some types of
scars. They can also be used to add a fuller,
more sensuous look to the lips and improve
“lipstick lines”.
What to Expect From Treatment
The most important fact to remember about
injectable fillers is that the results are not
permanent. Injected material is eventually
metabolized by the body. You should not expect
the same long-lasting results that may be gained
from cosmetic surgery.
Depending on the type of facial filler used, the
results may last anywhere from a few months to a
year or more. Researchers believe that age,
genetic background, skin quality and lifestyle
as well as the injected body site may all play a
role in the injected material's "staying power."
