How do cosmetic fillers work to rejuvenate your appearance?

Botox is the most recognizable name when it comes to cosmetic injections, but it’s not effective on all types of wrinkles. While Botox works best on dynamic wrinkles—which are wrinkles that appear in the skin over a contracting muscle—it isn’t effective on static wrinkles. These wrinkles are caused by aging, sun damage and the loss of collagen production in the body. That’s when cosmetic fillers step in and can help patients achieve a more youthful appearance.

Read on to learn more about cosmetic fillers and how they work.

• Cosmetic fillers are injectables that increase volume, enhance contours and temporarily smooth out wrinkles in the skin.
• Cosmetic fillers such as Juvederm, Voluma and Bolotero are made of a gel hyaluronic acid, cartilage-like substance that act like “liquid face lifts.
• Bolotero and Juvederm are used to augment or plump lips.
• Juvederm Plus is ideal for nasolabial folds, which are the indentation lines on both sides of the mouth that extend from the bottom edge of the nose to the outer corners of the mouth.
• Bolotero works well on fine lines and wrinkles.
• Voluma is ideal for filling out the cheeks as it has the highest viscosity gel available.
• You can combine dermal fillers with neurotoxins like Botox to achieve the youthful appearance you desire
• Dermal fillers have also been used in conjunction with cosmetic procedures to further enhance your results.
• Dermal filler appointments take minutes, and you are able to return to your regular schedule once you leave the doctor’s office.
• Side effects are minimal, but may include minor swelling, bruising or redness at the injection site.
• While results vary depending on the type of filler used, you will see immediate results that continue to improve and last anywhere from a few months to 1-2 years.

There are a number of cosmetic fillers that can help you achieve a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance in just a matter of minutes. To learn more, schedule a consultation with Dr. Weinstein by calling (908) 879-2222.

Posted in Dermal Fillers on April 15th, 2021

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