Dermal fillers, also known as facial fillers, can work wonders for the face. They can be inserted into the brow area, cheekbones, under the eyes, and around the mouth, lifting, plumping, and filling in lines to leave the face looking rested, rejuvenated, and younger. Facial fillers are a quick and relatively pain-free way of turning back the hands of time and restoring the face to all its former glory.
Why Get Facial Fillers?
As we age, we begin to lose both facial fat and collagen in our skin. This crucial substance is responsible for skin elasticity, keeping it moist and youthful. When collagen production dwindles, definition in the face weakens and wrinkles emerge.
Choosing the Right Filler for You
There are many different products on the market, none of which work in exactly the same way. The first and most important thing to note is that dermal fillers are not the same as other injectables, namely Botox, which is a wrinkle relaxer. These relaxers temporarily paralyze the facial muscles that cause wrinkles without plumping, filling, or enhancing the area. Injectable fillers, particularly the Juvederm system, work in a different way. Which Juvederm is right for you will depend on a variety of factors, including how much sun damage your skin has and how elastic it is. If you’re thinking about going under the needle and getting Juvederm, you should know the differences between the various types and discuss these options with your doctor.
What is Juvederm?
Juvederm works like a wonderful magic wand. It can soften lines, folds, and wrinkles in the face, as well as plump the lips, cheeks, and brow areas. It can work as a semi-permanent contouring tool, leaving you with a face that you’re happy to wake up to.
The solutions in Juvederm are made from hyaluronic acid products, which have a granular, gel-like consistency. Hyaluronic acid is a sugar that is found naturally in the body. When injected, it works to hold water in place at the injection site, acting as a cushion for the surrounding areas. There are four different types of Juvederm injectables: Ultra, Ultra Plus, Voluma, and Volbella. Each solution is tailored to treating different areas and grievances, from wrinkles and folds to weakened, less vibrant appearances. After treatment, these injectable fillers provide a plush, smooth appearance for anywhere from nine months to a year.
Types of Juvederm and Their Indicators
Juvederm Ultra is used in treating and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. The solution is less viscous and thin, making it easy to use for treatment in areas were the skin is is thin and more superficial, such as the “parentheses” lines around the mouth and nose and crow’s feet near the eyes. Results from Juvederm Ultra include maximizing silkiness for eight months or longer. As the base treatment for many minor facial imperfections, Ultra is one of the most popular dermal fillers across the market.
Juvederm Ultra Plus
The Ultra Plus blend is a more concentrated version of Ultra, designed to treat deeper areas. Because it is more highly concentrated, it lasts longer than the traditional Ultra serum. More fluid is injected into the area, providing a plumping effect. Ultra Pus is particularly useful for augmenting the lips and correcting more severe facial wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds (lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth) and marionette lines (from the corners of the mouth down to the jawline). Ultra Plus may also be used to plump up any depressed areas in the cheeks, acting as both a contouring and a rejuvenation treatment.
Juvederm Voluma
As the name suggests, Voluma is a fairly robust filler. It restores volume lost in the face, giving a more refreshed, youthful appearance. Unlike the previously mentioned types of Juvederm, Voluma is injected directly into the bone, making results last for up to two years.
Juvederm Volbella
A smoother, less granulated gel, Voluma is used to increase the volume of the lips and fine tune any lines and creases around the mouth. The more fluid formula was specifically designed to treat areas of the face that are constantly moving. Treatment with Volbella can last up to one year.
Treatment Process
Getting facial fillers is a quick process. The serums are injected in less than an hour. As an added bonus, they require little to no “recovery” time after. Some patients may experience a bit of swelling and redness, but these are almost always temporary and will normally disappear quite quickly. With minor to no side-effects, clients can typically go about their normal routines on the same day as treatment, venturing through their day feeling fresh, rejuvenated, and at their best.
Get your questions about facial fillers in Miami, Florida answered by seeking the help of Dr. Diane Walder, a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist and who has worked with a number of well-known entertainers and athletes. Her work has earned her publications in Allure, Cosmopolitan, and Glamour magazines, as well as public speaking and television appearances. Find our more about her and her practice by visiting www.dianewaldermd.com.
