Injectable wrinkle fillers are soft tissue fillers that are injected into the skin to give you a more youthful appearance. They fill in lines and wrinkles that are the result of aging, smoking, sun exposure and gravity. The typical procedure takes less than thirty minutes and results last one to two years.
While Botox injections work by relaxing muscles, injectable wrinkle fillers use substances that fill in lines and creases and add volume to facial features. They can be used to plump up cheeks and lips, soften facial features and reduce saggy skin. Often, they are used in conjunction with other skin treatment procedures (e.g., facelifts and Botox injections).
A variety of substances are used as wrinkle fillers. All are absorbed by the body over time, which means repeated injections are necessary to maintain results. These include:
Juvederm
Juvederm is an injectable gel filler used to smooth away wrinkles around the mouth and nose and soften deep folds in the face. This hyaluronic acid (HA) based filler is used to reduce nasolabial folds (often referred to as “smile…
Restylane
Restylane is a hyaluronic acid (HA) based injectable filler used to treat facial wrinkles and folds and add fullness to your lips. The clear gel adds volume and fullness to your skin, smoothing out moderate to severe wrinkles and folds.…
Radiesse
Radiesse is an injectable dermal filler made mainly from calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres that very closely resemble the natural cells in your face. It is used to correct unwanted wrinkles and folds in the lower face. Radiesse stimulates natural collagen production…
Belotero
Belotero is a filler that works by replacing lost hyaluronic acid. Products are designed to smooth and fill wrinkles, augment lips, restore facial volume and rehydrate skin. Lidocaine, a numbing agent, is also available with Belotero. Below is a list…
Sculptra
Sculptra is a long-lasting facial injectable that produces subtle results over numerous treatments. It is used to replace lost collagen, giving you a natural, youthful glow. Most patients get three injections over a period of several months; results typically last…