Dermal Fillers – Kittanning, PA

What Are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers and BOTOX are often lumped together in the same category. However, there are some distinct differences between them. BOTOX limits the muscle movements that cause movement-based wrinkles.

Dermal fillers, on the other hand, can help with sagging skin, areas of reduced fullness, and gravity-based wrinkles. There are different types of dermal fillers. In our practice, we feature Juvéderm, which contains hyaluronic acid. It helps to restore lost collagen (an important structural protein) and produce a smoother, more youthful complexion.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Dermal Fillers? 

You might be a candidate for Juvéderm if:

• You have skin concerns that Juvéderm may be able to treat. For example, you might have thinning lips, hollow-looking under-eyes, sagging skin, hollow cheeks, recessed scarring, or prominent smile lines.
• You are in your late 20s or older. Juvéderm is FDA-approved for use in patients 21 years of age and older.
• You do not smoke. Smoking can reduce the results of Juvéderm and lead to more wrinkles over time, even with the use of dermal fillers.

The Benefits of Dermal Fillers

Juvéderm offers some outstanding benefits:

• The treatment is fast. You can notice results right away, and no downtime is necessary after the injections.
• The results last for months. Most patients return for injections every 3 – 9 months.
• Juvéderm looks natural. You will not have to worry about looking fake or overdone.
• Dermal fillers can complement BOTOX. These treatments can be used together to produce optimum youth-enhancing effects.
• Dermal fillers are low-risk. Many of them contain natural ingredients that pose little to no risk to the human body.