Facial Filler Options

There are many options available to men and women interested in using injectables to reduce the appearance of wrinkles or to plump up the lips. With so many surgical procedures and products on the market, many cosmetic patients don't know which treatment is right for them. Some patients choose treatments based on cost, others select treatments based on a recommendation from a friend or plastic surgeon. However, before you undergo facial filler treatment or purchase pricey skin care products, you should be aware of the various injectable options that are available to you.

Botox Cosmetic and Dysport

Botox and Dysport are products that are safe and effective in reducing the appearance of facial wrinkles. The treatment works by paralyzing the muscles that lie beneath the skin. This relaxes the skin to produce a more youthful appearance.

Hyaluronic Acid-Based Fillers

Hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers can be injected into crow's feet, nasolabial folds, furrowed brows, and other areas of the face to fill in facial lines and produce smoother skin. The product creates additional volume in treated areas and can also be used to augment the lips. Products that contain hyaluronic acid include Restylane, Perlane, and Hylaform.

Collagen-Based Fillers

Collagen fillers can be injected into fine lines and wrinkles to reduce their appearance. In the past, collagen was the most popular injectable on the market. Today, most patients prefer to undergo Botox injections or hyaluronic acid injections instead of collagen.

Fat Transfer

The fat transfer procedure allows plastic surgeons to harvest fat from one area of your body and transfer it to another. For example, you can have fat removed from your fat and thighs, and have it re-injected into your facial wrinkles. The procedure allows patients to slim down in one area of the body, while reducing the appearance of wrinkles on another.

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