Radiesse® is a safe, FDA -approved dermal filler that restores a natural, youthful look that lasts longer than the former leading filler.  This conveinent treatment fills and corrects smile lines, Nasolabial folds and wrinkles around the nose and mouth.  Radiesse® is made of a unique
clacium-based micropheres suspended in a natural gel that is injected into the skin through a
simple, safe and minimally invasive procedure.

 

 

Restylane® is designed to smooth wrinkles, sculpt lips and shape facial contours.  It is a clear
gel composed of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that is found throughout your body.  This synthetic acid carries no risk of allergic reaction.  The most common areas for treatment are the glabellar lines (between the eyebrows) and the nasolabial folds (from the root of the nose to the
angle of your mouth).  With its unique ability to bind with water, Restylane remains in your skin
for many months.

 

 

 

Juvederm™ Injectable Gel is a "next generation"  dermal filler.  The smooth consisitancy gel
helps to instantly restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and folds.
Juvederm™ is made of hyalauroinic acid, a natually occuring substance in your skin that helps to
add volume and hydration.  The physician eases Juvderm™ injectable gel under the skin to
provide a smooth, natural look and feel.

 

 

 

Sculptra™ is a synthetic injectable biochemical material composed of Polylactic acid. Polylactic
acid is biocompatible (it does not harm the body) and biodegradable (able to be disposed of by
the body).  It has been used for many years in absorbable sutures.

 

Sculptra™ works by stimulating collagen production by the skin's own fibroblasts, thereby
thickening the skin.  Thus, it can be used to correct certain cosmetic problems such as loss of
fat in the cheeks and temples, undereye circles, mid and lower facial wrinkles, folds and furrows.
It will not stop fat loss nor its cause, but it will correct deformities caused by fat loss resulting
from aging, HIV lipoatrophy and other medical conditions.

 

Sculptra™ is injected under the skin during a 20-30 minute office procedure.  The pain of the procedure can be minimized by a topical anesthetic cream or by local anesthesia.  Usually 3 treatments at 1 month intervals are necessary.  The correction lasts 1 1/2 to 2 years.