Facial Fillers

It is now possible to have the benefits of plastic surgery without the surgery!  The cosmetic surgeons at South Florida Plastic surgery offer the latest generation of facial fillers, injectable products designed to treat wrinkles, fine lines, creases, folds, and for enlarging lips.  These products have been refined and expanded to offer longer lasting results without the recovery time needed for surgery.  Though the results are not as dramatic as surgery, they can give select patients improvements in their face during a single visit to the office!

The earliest facial fillers were derivatives of collagen, a substance found in the deeper layers of skin.  More advanced forms of collagen are still available, such as Cosmoderm™  and Cosmoplast™.  Collagen products are very popular, and offer short-term improvements.  Problems with allergic reactions and the short amount of time before they are absorbed are potential drawbacks.

Restylene™ has been used extensively recently as a facial filler and has the advantage of lasting for up to six months to a year.  It is made of a substance found in the basement layer of skin, and does not have as many problems with allergic reactions that collagen can have.  It is a great choice for fine wrinkles, folds, and for enlarging lips.

Radiesse™ is a recent entry into the facial fillers market that offers longer lasting results.  It is not yet FDA approved for facial injection, so it must be administered as an “off label” use. The potential is for Radiesse ™ to remain where it is injected  for  years!

The plastic surgeons at South Florida Plastic Surgery can make a difference in how you look using facial fillers in one office visit, and our practice is convieniently located near the beautiful beaches between Naples and Fort Myers. For a more refreshed look without the down-time of surgery, call for a  consultation with our staff to find out which filler will best suit your needs.