Dermal Fillers are a great solution for addressing aging concerns, such as fine lines and wrinkles, as well as restoring facial fullness. But what exactly are they, and which type should you use to address specific aging issues?
What are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are soft, gel-like substances that are injected under the skin. These are not to be confused with Botox, which freezes muscles to reduce wrinkles. Dermal fillers can be used to plump up your lips and cheeks, and even other areas, like your hands. They are available under different brand names, including Juvederm and RHA. Results last about six months to a year when fillers are absorbed by the skin.
Cape and Islands Plastic Surgery offers the following: JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC, JUVÉDERM® VOLBELLA®, JUVÉDERM Ultra Plus, JUVÉDERM Vollure, and RHA.
Introducing Our Newest Anti-Aging Dermal Filler: RHA
We are excited to introduce the RHA® Collection to our line of fillers available at Cape & Islands Plastic Surgery! Dynamic wrinkles and folds appear in areas of the face that move repetitively. Your face is dynamic, making millions of movements and micro-movements every day.
Movements like squinting, frowning, laughing, and talking create dynamic wrinkles and folds. These can be difficult to treat because dermal fillers may cause the area to appear stiff or unnatural when the face moves.
The RHA® Collection is the only FDA approved hyaluronic acid filler for dynamic wrinkles and folds. The RHA® Collection is designed to be resilient enough to adapt to your facial movement, which may provide a more natural look at rest and in motion.
How is the RHA® Collection different than other dermal fillers?
The RHA® Collection of hyaluronic acid fillers are the only FDA-approved hyaluronic acid fillers for dynamic wrinkles and folds. Like other HA dermal fillers, RHA® is made from hyaluronic acid—but RHA® is different, because it’s made differently. RHA® uses a gentle manufacturing process. This process helps preserve the natural structure of the HA, helping it mimic the natural HA found in your skin. RHA® is the latest advancement in HA filler technology, purposely designed to perform in the most dynamic areas of the face without looking stiff or unnatural.
When can I expect to see results?
Immediately! RHA® Collection delivers natural looking results, for dynamic areas of the face.
How long does RHA® Collection last?
With proven clinical effectiveness and duration up to 15 months.
How much does it cost?
Your cost will vary based on your individual aesthetic goals and the treatment plan designed for you.
Which Dermal Filler is Best to Prevent these Anti-Aging Concerns?
I want a Fuller Face and Cheeks:
Cape and Islands Plastic Surgery was one of the few cosmetic practices chosen nationally to introduce the NEW JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC injectable gel! JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC is the first and only filler FDA-approved to instantly add volume to the cheek area. It gives your cheeks a lift, helping to restore contour and a more youthful profile.
I want Fuller Lips:
JUVÉDERM® VOLBELLA® is an injectable filler based on hyaluronic acid (HA) that provides a desirable improvement in the lip contour, boosting volume, smoothing vertical creases (smoker’s lines), and achieving symmetry – all in a single comfortable treatment. It offers smoother, softer consistency that mimics the natural feel of your lips for a longer time period.
Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring element in the body that adds volume and smooths texture. You often see it added to facial moisturizers and serums. HA acts as a cushion when injected and flattens the tissues while drawing water in the surface of skin. It is used for replacing soft tissue loss as well as fat loss in your cheeks. HA fillers can be used in the temples, cheekbones, laugh lines, lips, chin, jaw line and hands.
I Want to Get Rid of Wrinkles and Smile Lines:
Juvederm™ Ultra Plus and Juvederm™ Ultra injectable gel are “next generation” hyaluronic acid dermal fillers that provide volume. They are used to treat wrinkles and folds resulting from a loss of volume beneath the surface of the skin, such as perioral lines and nasolabial folds (lines around your mouth and nose). Juvederm™ Ultra Plus and Juvederm™ Ultra products are also used to plump up both the upper and lower lips. Results are usually seen immediately, although bruising may last for a few days.
RHA is our newest offering and is specifically designed to treat wrinkles and folds created from smiling, talking, and laughing. It is resilient and adaptive to your facial movements, which may provide a more natural look at rest and in motion than other fillers.
Conclusion
There is no one solution for all aging concerns. These are just some recommendations and a basic guide to dermal fillers. To determine your best course of treatment, ask the professionals at Cape and Islands Plastic Surgery.
