Dermal fillers
RADIESSE (Calcium hydroxylapatite):
Radiesse (Calcium hydroxylapatite) contains spheres of uniform Calcium hydroxylapatite suspended in a sodium carboxymethylcellulose gel carrier that is found naturally in human bones and is a mineral-like compound. RADIESSE is approximately 30% CaHA and 70% gel carrier by volume.
RADIESSE is injected under the skin in a minimally invasive procedure. Injection of the product provides an immediate and visible correction to the wrinkle. There is no skin sensitivity testing or reconstitution required.
Over time, the gel is absorbed, and fibroblasts appear. The process of neocollagenesis begins, stimulating the gradual growth of the patient’s own collagen. The collagen that forms results in extended correction and increased patient satisfaction. RADIESSE builds structural scaffolding by stimulating collagen production for a year or longer after only 1 injection.
Radiesse is used for:
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Moderate-to-severe creases such as nasolabial folds, marionette lines and frown lines
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Enhance fullness of the cheeks and other facial contours
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Improve volume in areas of facial wasting such as can occur in HIV-positive people taking certain medications
Calcium hydroxylapatite is biosynthetically produced, which means that no animals or animal products are used. This lowers your risk of an allergic reaction and no skin testing is required. This type of dermal filler is known to produce a very natural result, doesn't migrate and side effects are rare. This dermal filler was first used in dentistry and reconstructive surgery and has a long safety record.
JUVEDERM (hyaluronic acid):
Juvederm Volbella XC, Juvederm Ultra XC, Juvederm Voluma XC, Juvederm XC, Juvederm Vollure XC
Juvederm is injected under the skin in a minimally invasive procedure. Injection of the product provides an immediate and visible correction to the wrinkle. There is no skin sensitivity testing or reconstitution required.
Juvederm is a family of injectable hyaluronic acid dermal fillers used to provide 9 to 18 months (depending on product used) of correction for moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth). It is also used for lip augmentation.
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Juvederm Volbella XC is used for lips and around the lip area to add subtle volume and to smooth vertical lip lines
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Juvederm Ultra XC is also for the lip and surrounding tissue but is designed to add more fullness than Juvederm Volbella XC
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Juvederm Voluma XC is for the cheek area to give a subtle lift that increases volume and contours cheek area
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Juvederm XC Is suitable for moderate or severe facial folds or wrinkles such as the fold that runs from your nose to mouth (parentheses lines)
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Juvederm Vollure XC is also suitable for moderate or severe facial wrinkles or folds, but may last longer than Juvederm XC
The Hyaluronic acid in Juvederm is a natural substance found in your body. High concentrations are found in soft connective tissues and in the fluid surrounding your eyes. It's also in some cartilage and joint fluids, as well as skin tissue. It is extracted and reformulated and now has become one of the most popular kinds of injectable fillers. If the term sounds familiar, it's because the same substance is often injected into the aching joints of people with arthritis to ease pain and provide extra cushioning.
RESTYLANE (hyaluronic acid):
Restylane, Restylane Defyne, Restylane Refyne, Restylane Silk, Restylane Lyft, Restylane Kysse
Restylane works by placing volume underneath your skin where you’ve lost collagen and other tissue. This helps smooth out and lift skin, making it look plumper. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane clings to your skin and the water in the acid provides volume. The acid also attracts more water, helping to preserve the recently added volume.
Restylane is a family of injectable hyaluronic acid dermal fillers used to provide 9 to 18 months (depending on product used) of correction for moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth). It is also used for lip augmentation.
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Restylane and Restylane-L are for mid-to-deep injection into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds and injection into the lips.
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Restylane Defyne is for mid-to-deep injection into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe deep facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.
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Restylane Refyne is for mid-to-deep injection into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.
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Restylane Silk is for lip augmentation and for correction of perioral wrinkles.
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Restylane Lyft with Lidocaine is for deep implantation into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds and for cheek augmentation and for the correction of age-related midface contour deficiencies. Restylane Lyft with Lidocaine is also indicated for injection into the dorsal hand to correct volume loss.
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Restylane Kysse is for lip augmentation and for correction of upper perioral wrinkles.
REVANESSE Versa (hyaluronic acid):
Versa, which was approved by the FDA in 2017 for the cosmetic treatment of facial wrinkles and creases, uses a wet milling technology to create spherical and uniform particles which, according to the brand’s website, ‘provide the perfect balance between smoothness and volume.
Revanesse Versa is an injectable hyaluronic acid dermal filler used to provide 9 to 18 months (depending on product used) of correction for moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (lines from the nose to the corners of the mouth). It is also used for lip augmentation.
The advanced technology makes Revanesse particles spherical and consistent, giving patients the perfect balance between smoothness and volume. The technology has also created a cosmetic filler that is more:
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Easily injected
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Feels more natural
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Easier to shape
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Won’t break down as quickly as other cosmetic fillers
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Longer lasting results
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Less swelling
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Natural outcomes
Versa is approved for the treatment of facial wrinkles and creases, it can also be used in other areas for volume loss due to aging, such as the lips and cheeks.
Revanesse Versa is a versatile filler that can be used to treat several different areas. It is used to treat lines and wrinkle, such as the nasolabial folds, as well as in the cheeks and lips to enhance and/or replace lost volume.