We live in an era
where some very effective procedures can be done with virtually no
downtime. By using small droplets of injectable fillers, we can
plump up wrinkles and creases,
add volume to lips and elevate
furrows of the cheeks and chin, and add to just about any area of
the face. The effect is an improved youthful fullness in just a
few minutes.
These fillers fall
into 3 classes:
1. Hyaluronic acid (HA) gels such as
Restylane®,
Perlane® and Juvederm™
2. calcium based fillers such as Radiesse®
3. fat taken from one’s own body.
Restylane®,
Perlane®, and Juvéderm™ contain HA and are non-animal derived
natural sugar-like gels that are made in the lab. HA is a filling
substance already found in the body but which diminishes as we
age. We like it for nasal labial and labial mental lines
(marionette lines), lip plumping, cheek augmentation, and
sometimes for lower lid circles”. These can last five to six
months, and sometimes longer. Radiesse®, made from calcium, is
best for deep nasal labial furrows, but also can be used in
cheeks. It lasts about one year.
Fat grafts do best
when placed in areas that already contain fat, and are used for
generalized filling and volume. More than one session is usually
required.
These fillers have
been very popular. There can be a small amount of bruising, and
swelling, but typically this causes no real problems. The
combination of Botox® in the upper face (brows, forehead lines,
crow’s feet) and the fillers in the lower face (nasal labial
lines,
lip augmentation) makes for a very nice in-office, no
downtime facial rejuvenation.
Dr. Chatham
performs All injectables. He believes this is too important to relegate to
an assistant”. Artistic skill, combined with careful technique,
delivers the best results.
Visit our
plastic /
cosmetic surgery
offices located in
Louisville, Kentucky (KY) and
New Albany, Indiana (IN).
