 WHAT
IS IT? |
| Cosmetic Fillers are injectable substances
used to fill in wrinkles on the face. Collagen is
the most well known of these substances. Recently,
the FDA approved the synthetic filler, Restylane,
which is a naturally occurring sugar which is chemically
cross linked to give it long lasting effect. Restylane
lasts 6-9 months and is non allergenic so that skin
testing is not required. |
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| HOW
DOES IT WORK? |
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| Wrinkles are due to a loss of natural
collagen in the underlying layers of the skin due
to age and environmental factors. An injectable
filler is used to replace the lack of collagen beneath
the skin. The skin is then plumped outward and the
wrinkles in the area are reduced. |
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| WHAT
TO EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT? |
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| The smoothing effects of the injectable
filler appear immediately, and may last from 3 months
to many years, depending upon the substance which
is used. The area may be slightly red rights after
treatment, but most patients feel comfortable returning
to work or other daily routines directly from the
office. |
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