HA Dermal Fillers

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 Hyaluronic Acid is produced naturally in your body and acts as a skin plumper. It delivers nutrients and helps the skin retain moisture, softness and volume. It can be used to plump up wrinkled skin, fill deep lines, and replace volume. It is also a great filler to add volume to lips, define the lip line and lift creased skin around the mouth.

RHA:  is a collection of resilient hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers

Restylane: Is a clear gel formulation of hyaluronic acid that is specifically formulated to act like your body’s own naturally produced hyaluronic acid. 

Juvederm: The Juvederm family of fillers work by lifting and restoring the skin’s natural volume and elasticity giving you a more youthful appearance.

• Cheek Augmentation
• Lip Augmentation
• Jaw line
• Marionette lines
• Nasolabial folds (area around the nose-mouth)
• Laughter lines/lipstick lines
• Tear troughs (under eyes)
• Temples 
• Chin

Results are immediate! When you leave your appointment you will already see the difference. No downtime is required following this procedure, and side effects are minimal. Some patients may have minor swelling, bruising or soreness, which will disappear on its own. Results can last for 6-12 months, however, in the lips, a more realistic timeline is 6 months. Individual results may vary. 

• Avoid taking aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Ibuprofen 7-10 days before your appointment. 
• If you are taking prescription blood thinners such as Coumadin or Plavix, you should check with the prescribing doctor to see if you are able to stop these medicines for 7-10 days before your appointment.

• Side effects to fillers include redness, swelling, bruising and tenderness. These usually subside within a few days after treatment, but can last up to a week. 
• Avoid extensive sun & heat exposure, exercise and alcoholic beverages for 24 hours after your treatment. These may cause a temporary increase in redness, bruising or swelling.
• Avoid taking aspirin  or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for 3-7 days post treatment.

You would not be considered a candidate for dermal filler if you have any of the following:

• History of anaphylaxis to multiple allergens 
• Pregnant or breastfeeding