Injectable Fillers

We offer the following: Restylane, Radiesse, JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel, Sculptra.

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What are injectible fillers?

Currently, there are several substances available to improve the appearance of folds and wrinkles. They can also successfully increase lip size and fill in facial defects. Current fillers include Restylane, Collagen, Hylaform, Hylaform Plus, JUVE?DERM® Injectable Gel and Radiesse. Each has different characteristics, including thickness/body, longevity, and versatility. Choosing among them is a highly individualized decision which we will make together.

Do the injections hurt?

Numbing cream can be used to anesthetize the area before the treatment begins, and is often all that is necessary for comfort. For lip injections, I usually recommend "putting the lips to sleep" with two tiny novocaine injections under the gum. These blocks make for painless lip injections.

Will I bruise?

Anytime an injection is performed, bruising may occur. If you bruise, our staff will attempt to cover your bruise with makeup immediately after the injection, and you may continue to do so at home. Most bruises resolve within a week. To decrease the chance of developing a bruise, avoid blood thinners such as Vitamin E, aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) and naprosyn (Alleve) for 10 days prior to your treatment.

Are there any contraindications to injections?

Any history of allergies to the filler ingredients is the main contraindication. Patients on coumadin or other prescription blood thinners are also at much higher risk of dramatic bruising, and I generally will not perform filler injections on them.