Dermal Fillers

We use various dermal fillers used at Fixx Medical Spa, primarily Juvederm, Radiesse, & Evolence. Injectable Fillers add volume to areas that need it. Aging contributes to a loss of volume and refilling depleted areas adds back that youthful look. Injectable dermal fillers can dramatically improve the angles of the face. The choices for fillers are numerous and we are continually adding more choices as the need arises. In the past Collagen was the gold standard in fillers in the US. It is making a comeback with the porcine collagen that has little swelling and bruising associated with it. Hyaluronic acids are also very popular and have been used in Europe extensively for years. Requiring no allergy testing, it binds up to 1000 times its weight in water, thus adding fullness and youthfulness to the skin. The fairly recent introduction of Radiesse, a calcium based filler, gives clients the option of a more lasting filler and purports to stimulate growth of the body’s own collagen.

What can fillers do?

 

Fill in Lines

• Smile lines – nasolabial folds

• Lipstick lines – around the mouth

• Marionette lines – from the corners of the mouth downward

 

Fill In Scars

 

Restore Contours of the Lips

 

Add Fullness to the Face

• Cheeks

• Lips

• Chins

• Temples above brows

• Under the eyes

What can I expect during a visit for fillers?
• Thorough history and evaluation
• Consultation
• Dental Block (if needed) to reduce discomfort
• Topical Analgesia to reduce discomfort
• Ice for numbing and reducing swelling
• Post Instructions

How long are the effects?
Some fillers last longer than others, but most hyaluronic acid fillers generally last 6 months to a year, sometimes longer. Calcium based Radiesse can last a year to 18 months. Porcine collagen may last 12 months or longer.

Common side effects
Possible side effects are: redness, swelling, pain, itching, discoloration, tenderness. These side effects usually resolve within a few days to a week.