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Dermal Filler Wrinkle Treatments Restore Facial Fullness For a More Youthful Appearance
Dermal filler treatments are injectable gels gaining in popularity as a quick, safe, and natural-looking way to temporarily restore facial volume and fullness. Healthy, youthful looking skin is attributed to collagen, responsible for our skin's basic structure, strength, and volume. As we age, collagen in the skin naturally breaks down causing unwanted wrinkles, lines and folds and an overall aged or tired-looking appearance. Dermal fillers work by rebuilding collagen and restoring fullness for a more youthful, healthy appearance.
Come in for a complimentary cosmetic consultation with a member of our dermatology team to see if a cosmetic dermal filler treatment is right for you. Call 240-482-2555 for an appointment in Chevy Chase or 301-345-7375 for Greenbelt today!
Experience You Can Trust
The most important thing to consider when choosing a dermal filler treatment is, #1 the injector, and #2 your skin type. During your consultation, our medical staff will discuss the filler treatment options that will be best for your personal skin type and texture. Our board-certified dermatology team has collectively treated thousands of patients using dermal wrinkle filler treatments. In addition, Dr. Eric Finzi specializes in fat transfer surgery, a more permanent solution using your own body's fat to re-contour the face, hands and even the breasts.
About the Procedure
Restoring facial fullness using a dermal filler treatment is a quick, in-office procedure with immediate results and little to no downtime. For your comfort during the procedure, a practitioner will apply a topical anesthetic cream to numb the areas to be treated. Thirty minutes later, your dermatologist will cleanse the areas to be treated, and using an ultra-fine needle, inject the dermal filler gel under the skin's surface. They will then massage the filler gel to even it out and re-contour the face as needed. The treatment will last anywhere from six months up to one year depending on the type of filler treatment used.
We offer the following FDA-approved dermal filler treatments based on their safety and effectiveness:
Juvederm & Juvederm Ultra Plus
Juvederm injectable gel replaces the naturally hydrating substance called hyaluronic acid (HA) your skin has lost, bringing back its volume and smoothing away facial wrinkles and folds. A breakthrough in HA dermal fillers, Juvederm is the first smooth-consistency HA gel filler that is FDA-approved to last up to a year.
Restylane & Perlane
Restylane and Perlane, injectable gels, are a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial folds and wrinkles. Restylane is made of non-animal based hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural substance that already exists in the body to restore skin fullness.
Radiesse
Radiesse is a safe, FDA-approved dermal filler that restores facial volume and corrects smile lines and wrinkles around the nose and mouth. The injectable gel filler treatment is made of calcium-based microspheres that form a "scaffold" to support and stimulate the growth of your own collagen giving you a natural, long lasting, youthful appearance.
Pre-Treatment Instructions:
One week prior to dermal filler treatment, avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen, St. John's Wort, high doses of Vitamin E supplements, and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. These medications and supplements may increase bruising and bleeding at the injection sites. If you have previously suffered from facial cold sores, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to a recurrence. To avoid this, talk to your dermatologist about medications that may minimize a recurrence.
Post Treatment Instructions:
Following your treatment, you might have some redness, bruising and swelling. This will normally last less than a week. Cold compresses may be applied in 10-minute intervals immediately after treatment to reduce swelling. If the reactions continue after a week, or other side effects occur, make an appointment to see your physician injector. It is important to avoid touching the treated areas within six hours following treatment. Sunbathing and cold outdoor activites should be avoided until any redness or swelling disappear. Avoid exercise and alcohol for six hours after treatment.
Possible Side Effects:
Most commonly reported side effects are temporary injection-site redness, swelling, pain/tenderness, firmness, lumps/bumps, and bruising. Exposure to sun and extreme cold should be avoided until initial swelling and redness have resolved. Patients should avoid substances that can prolong bleeding such as aspirin and ibuprofen. As with any injection, there is a risk of infection. Puncture sites should be kept clean and sterile to avoid infection.
Come in for a complimentary cosmetic consultation with a member of our dermatology team to see if a cosmetic dermal filler treatment is right for you. Call 240-482-2555 for an appointment in Chevy Chase or 301-345-7375 for Greenbelt today!