Facial Fillers, Juvederm® Collection, Restylane & Radiesse

The effects of gravity, sun exposure and years of facial muscle movement (smiling, chewing, squinting, etc.) begin to show their effects as we age, leaving laugh lines, smile lines, crow’s feet and facial creases. Injectable fillers can fill in these lines and wrinkles, and plump up creased and sunken areas of the face to restore a smoother, more youthful looking appearance.

Recently, non-collagen fillers that offer longer-lasting results have entered the field of cosmetic surgery. Dr. Stein uses from the Juvederm® Collection Volbella’*XC, Vollure™XC, Volux*XC and Voluma™XC, as well as Restylane products and Radiesse in his practice. The choice of filler Dr. Stein uses is dependent upon which area of the face you’re targeting and the desired results. Fillers may be used alone or in conjunction with other procedures, such as a facelift.

In your initial consultation, Dr. Stein will evaluate your face-the skin, the muscles and the underlying bone-and discuss your goals for the filler. Fillers are administered in the office only by Dr. Stein.

After a Filler Procedure

Immediately following the treatment, you may notice some minor discomfort in the injected area. Any redness that appears in the injected site usually disappears within 24 hours. Tiny scabs may also form over the needle-stick areas, but these generally heal quickly. Bruising, along with some swelling, is not uncommon. No bandaging or after-care is necessary and you are free to eat, drink and wear makeup with sunblock protection shortly thereafter.

JUVÉDERM®️ Collection of Fillers adds volume to a different area of the face—without surgery. Different formulations either volumize cheeks, smooth parentheses lines, smooth vertical lip lines, or plump the lips. The results are subtle and long-lasting.

JUVEDERM® VOLBELLA™XC injectable gel is for injection into the lips for lip augmentation and for correction of peri-oral lines, often called “lipstick lines”. JUVEDERM® VOLBELLA™C lasts up to 1 year, with optimal treatment.

JUVEDERM® VOLLURE™XC is injected into the areas of facial tissue where moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds occur, including the “parentheses lines” around the nose and mouth. It is also designed to temporarily correct facial wrinkles for a smoother appearance to the face. JUVEDERM® VOLLURE *XC lasts up to 18 months, with optimal treatment.

JUVEDERM® VOLUX*”XC is for deep injection to improve moderate to severe loss of jawline definition. JUVEDERM® VOLUX™XC lasts up to 24 months, with optimal treatment.

JUVEDERM® VOLUMA'”C As you age, the cheeks may flatten and the skin may begin to sag. This is caused by natural loss of volume in the cheek area, or what the experts call age-related midface volume loss. JUVEDERM® VOLUMA”XC is designed to add volume beneath the skin’s surface, which provides lift and contour to the cheek area, as well as treating the temple area for moderate to severe hollowing. Offering a non-surgical way to restore volume and improve facial contours. JUVEDERM® VOLUMA™XC provides natural-looking and long-lasting results that last up to 2 years, with optimal treatment.

SKINVIVE™™ BY JUVEDERM® As you age your skin loses hyaluronic acid and overall smoothness. Hyaluronic acid hydrates your skin and improves the smoothness to give the skin a “Glow”. SKINVIVE*™ BY JUVEDERM® is a smooth hyaluronic acid gel that is injected as microdroplets into the cheeks to improve the skin smoothness, a look of hydrated, refreshed and healthy skin for up to 6 months.

Radiesse is an injectable cosmetic treatment used to fill deep facial wrinkles or folds. It works by improving the structure of the skin from the inside, where it stimulates your body’s natural production of collagen. Collagen—a key structural element of the skin—provides volume, strength and flexibility. Collagen is lost as part of the natural aging process, which causes the skin to sag into lines and wrinkles. Radiesse can be used to smooth these facial lines, from deep wrinkles around the mouth and nose to frown or worry lines on the forehead.

It can also be used to reduce the appearance of indented scars and skin depressions, and can be used to define the jawline and volumize jowls. Radiesse contains tiny spheres of calcium hydroxylapatite, which is naturally found in the bones and teeth. Once injected, collagen forms around the spheres and increases volume at the targeted area. Radiesse improves your skin’s strength and structure, and makes it smoother and more supple.

Next to the face, our hands reveal the most about our age! Over time our hands naturally lose volume, which can leave skin looking thin and wrinkled, often revealing unsightly tendons and veins. Radiesse® for the hands can improve the appearance of your aging hands by immediately restoring lost volume giving them a smooth and natural-looking result. These results can last up to 1 year or longer.

If you’re bothered by a double chin, you may want to consider Kybella™. Kybella™ is a non-surgical injectable that reduces moderate to severe fat on the upper neck area. The injection contains the naturally occurring molecule deoxycholic acid, which aids in the breakdown and absorption of dietary fat. When injected into the fat beneath your chin, Kybella eliminates the fat cells, removing the “storage space” for fat!

The Procedure

Based on your desired chin profile, Dr. Stein will customize your treatment with you, including addressing how many sessions are required to attain your goal. Your sessions will be spaced a month apart. During each session, the doctor will give you a series of injections and up to six treatments may be administered.

After The Procedure

Visible contouring of you chin profile may be noticeable in two to four treatments. Kybella™ is a permanent solution to a double chin, and retreatment is not expected to be required.

Kybella™ has been the focus of a global clinical development program involving over 20 clinical studies with more than 2,600 patients worldwide, of which over 1,600 have been treated with Kybella™. The FDA approved Kybella™ April 15, 2015.It’s the latest advancement in submental fullness that has shown great results!

Lip Enhancement

Lip augmentation makes your lips fuller and more attractive by increasing their size. Whether you have thin lips or want to add a youthful fullness to your lips by reducing fine lines and wrinkles, a lip augmentation may be the solution you’re looking for.

Most lip augmentations take between a half hour to two hours, depending on the procedure. There many different types of lip augmentation procedures, each having specific pros and cons. Dr. Stein will discuss options with you to help you choose the best course of action for your desired results.

After Lip Augmentation

Lips may swell and hurt immediately after augmentation, but the swelling can be controlled with cold compresses. Talking and chewing should be avoided as much as possible in the first 48 hours after augmentation. Oral pain medications may be taken to control any discomfort, but most people report little discomfort in the days following the procedure. Lip augmentations provide temporary results that last between nine months and one year. The procedure can be repeated.

After an injection procedure, most people return to normal, public activities within a few days, though bruising and swelling can last as long as a week. If you are experimenting with a new look, you may want to begin with a temporary method.