Dermal Fillers Cypress
Injectable dermal fillers are popular with both men and women to help add volume, soften wrinkles and add a lift to our facial tissues without the need for surgery. Dermal fillers use active ingredients that are naturally found in the body such as hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxyapatite to safely reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Our Selection of fillers include:
- Restylane Filler
- Juvederm Filler
- Radiesse Filler
- RHA Filler
- Sculptra Filler
- Skinvive Filler
What Are the Types of Dermal Fillers?
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is the most common Dermal filler and is a naturally occurring substance and has become one of the most popular kinds of injectable fillers for lip injections. Dermal filler is placed under the skin's surface to give a natural plumping effect in the face.
Hyaluronic acid is not permanent and will break down and be absorbed into the body over time. Depending on the type of filler used, results can last up to 1-2 years.
Hyaluronic acid is a gel that comes in many different brand names. Each of these subtypes of hyaluronic acid can be used for different purposes. We have experience with all the popular brands and our providers will help determine which is best for your particular goals.
Skinvive™ by JUVÉDERM®
Skinvive™ by JUVÉDERM® is a dermal filler injectable that allows for hydration and smoothness in the areas of your cheeks. The Skinvive™ injectable dermal filler supplies not only hydration, but a long lasting glow for up to 6 months.
The Skinvive™ injectable is a Hyaluronic Acid filler that is injected beneath the skins surface to provide optimal skin smoothness. The benefits of Skinvive™ are:
- Retains moisture in your skin
- Adds volume
- Glowing skin for up to 6 months
- Non-surgical skin testure enhancement
Sculptra
Sculptra injections is a completely different type of Dermal filler than Hyaluronic Acid. It is a poly-L-lactic acid in a powdered form. Sculptra Injections work in the deep dermis to reinforce the structure of the skin and to help replace lost collagen.This Dermal filler is mixed with saline before it is injected and works by stimulating the production of collagen over several weeks, resulting in a gradual plumping effect.
This product is ideal for areas where there is significant volume loss such at the cheeks and temples. Because it is dependent on your body's ability to make collagen, results increase gradually over time and can last up to two years.
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Dermal Filler FAQs
Dermal fillers made with hyaluronic acid are mixed with lidocaine to help ease the discomfort," says Storey. "Other dermal fillers do not contain any anesthetic and can be mildly painful. However, a topical anesthetic can be applied to the treatment area before injections to help ease the pain."
- Dermal filler treatments are quick and simple. Treatment sessions are usually around 30 minutes and require very little downtime before you can resume normal daily activities.
- Prior to the procedure, a member of our aesthetic team will cleanse the area that will be injected and apply a topical anesthetic.
- If you are allergic to any of the components in the filler
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- If you take blood thinners or an immunosuppressant
- Exercise caution if you have a history of severe scarring or have a pigmentation disorder
Overall, dermal fillers are relatively safe and effective. The most common reactions may include redness, swelling, bruising, itching or tenderness. For most, these mild reactions resolve within a week or so.
On average, hyaluronic acid fillers such as Juvéderm® and Restylane® last for 6-12 months before naturally integrating into the body. We recommend patients get touch up filler injections every 6-9 months to maintain full results, though some patients are happy with filler treatments every 9-12 months.
Skinvive is clinically proven to last up to 6 months with optimal treatment. It is recommended to have a treatment done every 6 months as needed.
Although Sculptra is designed to have results that last for up to two years at a time, most experts recommend having annual top-up treatments to maintain the correct level of collagen stimulation to continue enjoying results.
