Injectable fillers, also called dermal fillers or just fillers, are one of the most common minimally invasive cosmetic procedures in the USA, with more than 2.6 million people receiving fillers each year. They’re an effective, long-lasting way to add volume, smooth out wrinkles, and improve facial contours. When done correctly, they help many men and women stay youthful for longer by addressing signs of aging and stress, such as fine lines, wrinkles, and saggy skin.
At The Retreat Restorative & Aesthetics, we use hyaluronic acid fillers, Sculptra, and Radiesse to enhance facial volume and rejuvenate the skin. Let’s check out how they differ.
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Hyaluronic acid is a substance found naturally in your body that helps keep your skin hydrated and elastic. As we age, hyaluronic acid levels in our skin decrease, leading to wrinkles, volume loss, and sagging. Hyaluronic acid fillers, like the Restylane and Juvéderm offered here, are designed to restore what time takes away.
These fillers, which are often more effective than hyaluronic acid topical skincare products, work by attracting and holding water in the skin, plumping up the area and smoothing out wrinkles. Restylane is perfect for adding volume to your lips and cheeks, making them look fuller and more youthful. Juvéderm is excellent for smoothing out deeper lines and giving your skin a soft, natural appearance.
The results vary from patient to patient. However, most can expect to enjoy reduced marionette lines, nasolabial folds, and smile lines for 6-12 months. Maybe even a little longer if you’re lucky!
Sculptra
Poly-L-lactic acid fillers, like Sculptra, are a unique type of facial filler that add volume while stimulating your skin’s natural collagen production. Unlike hyaluronic acid fillers, which provide immediate results, poly-L-lactic acid fillers work gradually to create a more youthful appearance over time.
When injected, Sculptra helps rebuild collagen, the protein responsible for skin strength and elasticity. As the collagen network is gradually restored, the skin becomes firmer and fuller, reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Sculptra is particularly effective for treating deeper facial wrinkles and folds, as well as for restoring volume in areas like the cheeks and temples. The results from Sculptra treatments develop over several months. They can last 2-3 years, offering a long-lasting solution for facial rejuvenation.
Radiesse
Like Sculptra, Radiesse is a versatile dermal filler that adds volume to the skin and also stimulates collagen production for longer-lasting results. Unlike Sculptra, Radiesse offers immediate results and does not use poly-L-lactic acid. This collagen-stimulating filler provides a scaffolding-like structure and support to the skin with tiny calcium-based microspheres, effectively smoothing out wrinkles and folds.
With results that can last up to 12-18 months, Radiesse offers both immediate and enduring benefits for those struggling with smile lines, chin wrinkles, marionette lines, and other lines around the mouth.
How Does The Retreat Restorative & Aesthetics Do Fillers?
Did you know that fillers don’t always require needles? At The Retreat Restorative & Aesthetics, we offer a needle-free experience for all of our injectable services, including the not-mentioned injectables BOTOX, Jeaveau, and Kybella. Instead of needles, we use a thin, flexible tube called a cannula. This needle-free method allows us to administer the product to a larger surface area with less poking and prodding, for smoother, more even distribution of the filler, resulting in natural-looking enhancements.
Why Is It Important To Have A Cosmetic Provider Do Your Fillers?
We’ve all seen those jokes about BOTOX making someone not have any facial expressions at all. You might’ve even seen the debate on TikTok over this season’s cast of the reality show, Love Island UK, looking older than they are. Many believe it’s due to badly done injections.
This highlights the importance of having a skilled and experienced cosmetic provider who guides and oversees treatments, like Dr. Joshua Baker at The Retreat Restorative & Aesthetics, for your filler treatments. An expert medical provider understands facial anatomy and how to achieve natural-looking results that complement your beauty without making you look overdone, artificial, or older.
Get Natural, Long-Lasting Facial Fillers At The Restorative Retreat & Aesthetics!
If you’re considering facial fillers to restore volume and rejuvenate your skin, trust the experts at The Retreat Restorative & Aesthetics in Rockwall, Texas. Schedule your FREE dermal filler consultation with the team at The Retreat Restorative & Aesthetics and enjoy younger, refreshed skin as soon as the day after.