Popular Dermal Fillers at Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery Center

The most popular injectable fillers in use today are Juvéderm® and Restylane®. Both of these dermal fillers are available at Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery Center. Although the three dermal fillers all increase volume in the face, there are subtle differences in their consistency and uses.

Juvéderm® and Restylane® are both a form of Hyaluronic acid (HA), which is naturally found in the body. This substance is hypoallergenic, and it works by drawing water to the area that is filled. However, the HA that Juvéderm® is made from is cross linked. Restylane® was the first HA filler approved by the FDA and has been around longer. In the quest to make dermal fillers last longer, researchers developed cross linked hyaluronic acid such as Juvéderm®. Juvéderm® Ultra is soft, and similar to Restylane®. So these two fillers work better with mild to moderate folds.  Juvéderm® Ultra Plus is thicker than Juvéderm® Ultra and consequently works a bit better on slightly deeper folds. HA fillers offer immediate results and they can also be reversed with a substance called hyaluronidase. This is rarely requested for two reasons 1) patients usually have quite successful results and 2) HA fillers last about 6 months, so these products are good to try if you are a first time user of fillers.

Juvéderm® and Restylane® can be used to treat the following :

• Treatment of nasolabial folds  (smile lines)

• Treatment of glabellar furrows i.e. lines between eyebrows

• Augmentation of the lips (although either of these fillers can be used, I prefer Restylane® for plumping up your lips because it is so smooth)

• Restoring volume to the cheeks

Now you have the basics on our favorite dermal fillers here at Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery Center. We can talk about which is just right for you, and why. Don’t forget, these dermal fillers require no down time. This is a bit of facial rejuvenation that will help you look younger without surgery. That means you can do it during the active summer months without worrying about the sun.

Dr. Branman

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