Different Dermal Fillers and What They Can Do
As we age, we lose facial volume. Then comes those dreaded wrinkles, fine lines, and folds. If there were such a thing as superheroes in aesthetic medicine, dermal fillers would be swooping down and saving the day. And like superheroes, each filler has a different power to address a particular problem.
Dermal fillers are the standard for immediate facial rejuvenation and anti-aging treatment. They are soft tissue injectables destined to restore lost volume and address the symptoms of aging skin. Since Dr. Lisa Donofrio offers multiple fillers at Aria Dermatology and Aesthetic Center, her Madison, CT practice, we hope this article will be helpful for your understanding of how each one works.
Different Dermal Filler Types
Each filler serves a specific purpose in achieving youthful skin. The significant difference between these types is their core substance. In addition, the base component in a dermal filler will typically target a particular problem area or areas. Here are the various dermal fillers we offer for facial rejuvenation.
Belotero Balance
Belotero Balance is an FDA-approved filler to soften fine lines and unwanted wrinkles around the nose and mouth. The injectable treats:
- Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
- Vertical lip lines (smokers lines)
- Marionette lines (vertical lines from the chin to the corners of the mouth)
- Lines around the corners of the mouth
Juvéderm® and Vollure XC
Juvéderm® XC and Juvéderm® Vollure XC are formulated with hyaluronic acid to replace lost tissue volume due to aging. Juvéderm® and Vollure help replenish your skin’s elasticity, moisture, and structure and deliver dramatic, natural-looking benefits for facial rejuvenation. The product is excellent in resolving:
- Nasolabial folds
- Marionette lines
- Vertical lip lines
Radiesse®
The natural aging process often comes with lost facial volume and sagging skin, but you don’t have to settle with the resulting fine lines and wrinkles. Instead, FDA-approved Radiesse® works to naturally increase facial volume and collagen regeneration, leaving you with an overall youthful complexion. Treatment areas include:
- Nasolabial folds
- Marionette lines
- Aging hands
- Facial lifts and recontouring
Restylane®
Plump up your lips and lift your confidence with Restylane®, an FDA-approved dermal filler to safely and effectively reduce moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Facial rejuvenation includes addressing:
- Marionette lines
- Nasolabial folds
- Vertical lip lines
- Wrinkles at the mouth corners
- Under-eye hollows
- Deflated lips
Volbella
Made of a soft gel, Volbella employs hyaluronic acid, a natural sugar, to retain skin moisture and softness. It can also increase facial volume, is long-lasting, and helps plump and smooth lips to full pout status with no follow-up treatments necessary for up to one year.
Voluma
This filler helps enhance natural cheekbone structure so that you can enjoy youthful skin. In addition, clinical tests have proven Voluma to last up to two years while requiring no downtime.
Sculptra®
While facial aging is an unavoidable reality, the FDA-approved filler, Sculptra®, can ensure you age gracefully. It allows you to turn back the clock on aging skin with subtle benefits appearing gradually. In addition, Sculptra® is designed to address lost facial volume and deliver an anti-aging transformation. Sculptra® can treat volume loss that contributes to sunken cheeks and hollow temples.
Choose the Right One
If you are looking to slow the aging process by softening facial lines wrinkles, and folds, it’s best to get the advice of a board-certified dermatologist who is also an excellent dermal filler injector.
Dr. Lisa Donofrio can assess your facial skin and learn your aesthetic goals to determine how to deliver your desired results with the best filler available.
To learn more, schedule a consultation with Dr. Donofrio today.