Wrinkle Fillers

Sculptra™

Sculptra™ is a new injectable product used to counteract the loss of fat beneath the skin, a condition called lipoatrophy. Sculptra™ is injected into the deep dermis layer of the skin to improve the appearance of sunken cheeks, hollow eyes, indentations and wrinkles. There is no need for allergy testing, since Sculptra's main component is an alpha hyrdoxy acid that has been used for 20 years in surgical products such as dissolvable sutures. Clinical trials have shown that the benefits of Sculptra™ treatments last up to two years.

Collagen Injections

Collagen is a naturally occurring protein found in the second layer of skin (the dermis) which "plumps up" the skin, joints, bones and ligaments. Injections counteract the effects of gravity, sun exposure and years of facial muscle movement by filling out sunken areas and smoothing lines for a rejuvenated look. Results may begin to fade in a few months, depending on the patient's age, genetic background, skin quality, lifestyle and body site. Because of this, and because injections cannot improve severe wrinkles or deep folds, the procedure is often combined with facial resurfacing or plastic surgery for more a satisfying and longer-lasting outcome.

Radiesse® - a Longer-Lasting Alternative to Collagen!

Radiesse®, formerly known as Radiance, is the first calcium hydroxylapatite injectable cohesive implant used for soft tissue augmentation. Over the last seven years, Radiesse® has proven to be a safe and effective alternative for those patients wishing to avoid the potential side effects of bovine and solid implant materials. Radiesse® is a long-lasting injectable filler ideal for treating wrinkles. Radiesse® offers similar benefits to collagen but the results may last for 6-9 months and even years instead of only a few months.

Calcium hydroxylapatite is a synthetic form of a mineral found in our own bones and teeth so the body does not perceive it as "foreign," and there is no allergic reaction. Therefore, a skin test is not required (as is necessary with bovine-derived collagen).

By supplementing your skin's own depleted collagen with Radiesse®, we can smooth out wrinkles and most scars. It can be used to treat the wrinkles between the nose and mouth (nasolabial folds) and the lines from the mouth to the chin ("marionette lines"). In some cases, Radiesse® can be used to fill certain kinds of scars.

Radiesse™ is injected during a simple office procedure using a numbing cream or local anesthetic for comfort.

Juvéderm™ - What Is Juvéderm™ Injectable Gel?

As we age, our skin changes. Over time, the natural volume of youthful skin begins to diminish as wrinkles and folds form. But, with JuvédermT injectable gel, you don't have to just sit back and let it happen! Recently approved by the FDA, JuvédermT injectable gel is a "next-generation" dermal filler. The smooth consistency gel helps to instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds, like your "smile lines or nasolabial folds-the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth.

JuvédermT is a smooth consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid-a naturally occurring substance in your skin that helps to add volume and hydration. JuvédermT is injected under the skin to provide a smooth, natural look and feel-so everyone will notice (but no one will know)! In fact, studies show superior results of JuvédermT compared to a collagen-based dermal filler.* And, almost 90% of all study volunteers who were treated with both JuvédermT injectable gel and another dermal filler* preferred JuvédermT! In addition, JuvédermT injectable gel is the first FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that is proven to be safe and effective for persons of color.