Dermal Fillers Specialist in Woodridge, IL

Dermal fillers are substances injected into the dermis layer of the skin to replace lost volume that causes lines and wrinkles to form on the surface of the skin. Most fillers have a temporary effect, ranging from several months to a few years, depending on the filler used as well as the number of treatments provided. Repeated filler treatments may produce a longer duration of results, although this is specific to the type of filler used and the individual’s skin condition. The additional volume provided by the filler creates a more youthful appearance by reducing lines, wrinkles, and creases on the surface of the skin.

In order to create a natural-looking appearance, it is important that the correct amount of dermal filler is used. Excessive filler will make the skin appear overly plump, resulting in unnatural results that are easy to discern. This can also lead to sagging skin later on when a filler is broken down and metabolized by the body. For this reason, dermal fillers should only be administered by a trained and experienced cosmetic injector, such as an aesthetician, nurse practitioner, or physician.

The different types of fillers include:

• Hyaluronic Acid — Hyaluronic acid injections are, by far, the most popular type of dermal filler. They can be used to improve the skin’s contour and reduce depression in the skin due to scars, injury, or other imperfections. Hyaluronic acid is sold under the brand names: Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero, and Revanesse. Common treatment applications include:
• Acne scars
• Cheek depressions
• Crow’s feet at the corner of the eyes
• Nasolabial folds or furrows
• Frown lines between the eyebrows
• Marionette lines at the corners of the mouth
• Redefining lip border
• Scars from burns, acne, and wounds
• Smoker’s lines; vertical lines on the mouth
• Some facial scars
• Worry lines that run across the forehead

• Polyalkylimide — Polyalkylimide is a semi-permanent dermal filler that is often used by plastic surgeons to treat deeper wrinkles (such as nasolabial folds or depressed scars), plump thin lips, enhance cheekbones and the jawline, and replace facial volume lost from aging. This substance is biocompatible, meaning it has a very little reaction with human tissue; no allergy test is required. It is also radio transparent, so it will not interfere with X-rays.

• Polylactic Acid — Polylactic acid is a synthetic dermal filler that is injected into the face, promoting neocollagenesis, which is the body’s own production of collagen. This type of dermal filler is known as a stimulator because it stimulates the body’s production of collagen over time, typically for a period of a few months. Used for more than 40 years as suture material, this is a non-toxic, biodegradable substance.

Fillers can:
• Volumize lips
• Plump cheeks
• Fill in the forehead lines
• Reshape the chin or nose
• Eliminate marionette lines & nasolabial folds
• Reduce appearance of scars

Experience the benefits of smoother skin, enhanced facial contours, and restored volume. Schedule a consultation with our specialists today and take the first step towards rejuvenating your look. Your journey to enhanced beauty and confidence starts here. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 6325 Main Street, Suite 120 Woodridge, IL 60517. We serve patients from Woodridge IL, Darien IL, Downers Grove IL, Lisle IL, Naperville IL, and surrounding areas. Don’t wait to redefine your look—schedule your appointment now!