Natural Skin Fillers

Collagen, Restylane, Juvéderm™, Radiesse

There are two types of wrinkles: dynamic and static.  Wrinkles caused by repeated muscle movement are dynamic wrinkles.  Dynamic wrinkles appear when a muscle moves with a facial expression.  This muscle movement can be reduced with Botox® treatments.  Static wrinkles occur at rest and are due to the aging process.  As we age our skin loses collagen and hyaluronic acid and becomes thinner.  Dermal fillers are an effective nonsurgical treatment to help reshape and rejuvenate the face by filling in sags and folds.

Synthetic collagen called Cosmoderm and Cosmoplast is an appropriate treatment for treating fine lines.  This product usually will last for 3 to 6 months depending on the patient.  Results are seen immediately.  The injections are usually very easily tolerated and require no anesthesia.  There are no restrictions after treatment and synthetic collagen has no allergic potential.

Hyaluronic acid is another component of human skin and it is also available as a filler.  Hyaluronic acid plays an important role in the way your skin looks, feels, and functions. A natural complex sugar found in all mammals, it's a major component of the connective tissue matrix in the dermis—the dense, inner layer of skin beneath the epidermis. This matrix is made up of hyaluronic acid as well as two connective fibers—collagen and elastin.

There are a number of brand names of Hyaluronic acid fillers including Hylaform, Captique, Restylane and Juvéderm™.  These fillers generally will last from 6 to 12 months.  Results are seen immediately.  Dr. Normington extensively uses Restylane and finds it is a very versatile filler, able to fill fine and deeper lines.  It can also be used for volume correction such as in lip enhancement.  Usually Hyalaronic acid fillers are injected with the help of anesthetic creams.  There are no restrictions afterwards, and patients might be slightly red for a day or two. 

Radiesse is a long acting liquid injectable filler made from calcium hydroxyapatite which is a component of bone and teeth.  This filling material is best used for deeper lines or volume correction such as cheekbone enhancement.  Radiesse is very long lasting, usually lasting for over a year.  Radiesse does require the use on anesthetic creams, and patients are usually red for two days.  The cosmetic results are visible immediately.

To make an appointment for your initial consultation, call the Lewisburg Plastic Surgery & Laser Center today (570) 524-7777.