Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Fillers help to retain moisture in the skin by attracting water from the surrounding tissues, this plumps the skin to restore volume and smooth lines.
Results can be seen immediately but continue to improve over the next couple of weeks as the product settles in the skin
Maintenance and top up sessions are required as and when you and your practitioner feel is best to maintain your results
Very little downtime – some redness, mild swelling and possible bruising
Can be a single session or a course of treatment may be needed.
What is the longest lasting hyaluronic acid filler?
1 to 2 Years. Some of the latest and greatest dermal fillers have been found to last close to two years! The three fillers that tend to last the longest are Juvederm Voluma, Radiesse, and Sculptra. Juvederm Voluma is used on the cheeks, and the acid used can last up to 2 years.
REJEUNESSE
Uma Jeunesse CLASSIC®, available in 1ml and 2ml syringes with 24mg/ml of hyaluronic acid. It is used to treat moderate to deep facial lines, for lip and nose augmentation (non-surgical rhinoplasty or nose job), facial and body defects and hand rejuvenation.
Uma Jeunesse VELVET®, is a lighter alternative, which can be used as a mesotherapy technique. This product is available in 1ml syringes and ideal for fine lines, wrinkles around the mouth (smoker’s lines), bags under the eyes (tear troughs), lip rejuvenation and skin improvements.
Uma Jeunesse ULTRA®, features the added ingredient of lidocaine, a local anaesthetic for added comfort during administration. This product treats medium to deep facial lines and for nose and lip augmentation.
NOT TO BE USED IN
Patients with a history of anaphylaxis, bleeding disorders, or multiple severe allergies should not be treated. It also contains minute amounts of gram-positive bacterial proteins, so patients with a history of allergies to these substances also should not be treated.
Pregnant and breast feeding women are not suitable for treatment.
DURATION OF EFFECT
According to the manufacturer, the Uma Jeunesse CLASSIC product has a lasting effect of between 9-12 months.
REPORTED SIDE EFFECTS
Expect temporary erythema or redness, pain, swelling, itching, discolouration or tenderness at the injection points. This should resolve in 1 or 2 days, but symptoms may last up to 7 days depending on the location of the treatment.
It is biodegradable and biocompatible with skin tissue so will disappear over time as it is metabolised by the body. The company reports minimal side effects from use of its products.
Juvederm & Restylane
Restylane and Juvederm are two of the biggest names in hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. As dermal fillers have risen in popularity to correct volume loss, provide cheek augmentation and lip enhancement, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, these two lines of hyaluronic acid fillers have continued to develop exciting formulations that are tailored to treat all areas of the face. Dr. Michele Green was one of the first NYC dermatologists to incorporate hyaluronic fillers into her boutique private New York office.
Dermal filler treatments have become a go-to option for those seeking facial rejuvenation due to their unique ability to ignite collagen production in the body without any recovery time required. Fillers, along with other non-invasive cosmetic procedures such as microneedling, Fraxel and Themage, are an excellent way to revitalize your look without the need for invasive plastic surgery. However, many patients wonder what the best filler is for treatments like lip augmentation, cheek augmentation, or the reduction of fine lines. Is it Restylane or Juvederm?
If you’re interested in pan-facial rejuvenation without any downtime, board-certified cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Michele Green is here to help. Dr. Green is one of the most sought-after dermatologists in NYC, and has been providing artful cosmetic injectable treatments to patients in her New York office for over two decades. Dr. Green is an expert in Botox, Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra and other cosmetic injectables. At the forefront of skin care, laser treatments, and non-invasive cosmetic procedures, Dr. Green is voted one of the best dermatologists in New York, and will customize your treatment and give you the best cosmetic results.