Dermal fillers are injectable compounds containing hyaluronic acid, which attracts water to your skin so you achieve a more hydrated and fuller look.

You might seek treatment with dermal fillers to:

• Plump your lips

• Soften creases, folds, and wrinkles around your eyes, nose, and mouth

• Add volume to hollowed cheeks

• Lift sagging skin

• Reduce the look of aging under the eyes

Dermal fillers address the natural loss of subcutaneous facial fat that occurs as you age. As you lose this fat, the muscles in your face are closer to the skin’s surface, making wrinkles and expression lines stand out more. And because the treatment is noninvasive, you have no blood loss.

Juvederm is a collection of dermal fillers that addresses various aging issues. Juvederm can help improve the contours of your skin, add volume, increase smoothness, and lead to younger looking skin. The effects of Juvederm typically last about one year, after which you need retreatment to maintain your results.

The Restylane collection of dermal fillers also uses hyaluronic acid to correct loss of volume in the skin and combat skin laxity. It reduces wrinkles and can lift the features of the face to create a youthful, tighter look.

Restylane is approved for some very powerful aesthetic procedures, such as cheek augmentation and the correcting of age-related mid-face contour deficiencies. In layman’s terms, Restylane helps reduce wrinkles and lifts the actual features of the face. Restylane is also an excellent choice for eliminating moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds.

Products in the Restylane family can:

• Enhance your lips and smooth lines
• Reduce the appearance of laugh lines naturally
• Smooth facial wrinkles while maintaining natural expressions
• Plump and lift the cheeks

If you’re just starting out on your facial restoration journey, Restylane is an excellent option. And if you are unhappy with your results, Restylane is easily reversible with an enzyme that can be injected to simply dissolve the gel.

The effects of Restylane last about one year, but you can maintain the results with regular retreatments.

Dermal filler injections cause minor discomfort, but most patients tolerate the procedure well. Many formulations of Juvederm contain pain-reducing lidocaine to help make the treatment more comfortable. The brief discomfort of these treatments is worth it in the long run, however, as dermal fillers bring long-lasting and age-defying results.