Restylane®/Juvederm®

These treatments refer to the correction of facial wrinkles by the infection of a variety of materials into the skin or underneath the skin to smooth out lines by plumping up the surface of the skin or by adding volume back to the areas that have lost it, thereby improving facial contours and fullness. Many different corrective materials may be used and their number increases every year.

Prior to a filler treatment, you should avoid aspirin, nonsteriodal antiflammatory medications, St. John's Wort, or high doses of vitamin E as it may increase bruising. If you have a history of cold sores the doctor will prescribe a preventive medication to avoid an outbreak.

Restylane®, Perlane or Juvederm® Ultra & Juvederm® Ultra Plus belong to the hyaluronic (HA) family of dermal fillers. Hyaluronic Acid is a type of complex sugar found in all living cells and is one of the major components of the skin and the supportive tissue underneath, along with elastin and collagen. Its' ability to retain water makes it an excellent volumizer for wrinkle and line corrections. The two preparations have different characteristics that dictate the type of application. The doctor will discuss with you the differences between fillers and help you decide which is the right one for your needs. Hyaluronic acid preparations do not require allergy testing.