FILLERS – Molina Dental

WHAT ARE DERMAL FILLERS?

As we age, our skin begins to show signs of wear in the form of wrinkles, creases and sagging. While some of these facial features can be the result of positive experiences like smiling, it doesn’t make them any more welcome for many people.

A dermal filler is a non-surgical, minimally invasive, medical treatment that is injected into the skin to correct creases, wrinkles and folds associated with aging. They also add volume and definition by altering contours to regain a more youthful appearance.

Types of Dermal Fillers

Two primary types of dermal fillers are available: permanent and temporary.

– Permanent Dermal Fillers

These are made from substances that are not absorbed by the body, which is why they last longer. However, results from permanent fillers often look artificial. Some common permanent dermal fillers include Sculptra, Artecoll /ArteFill, Silicone, and Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), none of which are available at MOLINA DENTAL.

– Temporary Dermal Fillers

These usually contain hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the human body. The hyaluronic acid breaks down over time, and is absorbed by the body. This eventual breakdown is what makes them temporary. Some common temporary dermal fillers include Restylane®, Belotero®, Juvederm® and its derivatives, most of them are available at MOLINA DENTAL.

JUVÉDERM® AND RESTYLANE®

The fillers we offer at MOLINA DENTAL are JUVÉDERM®, RESTYLANE® AND BELOTERO®. These temporary fillers are made from hyaluronic gel and infused with lidocaine (a numbing agent). They come sealed in pre-filled syringes that are only sold to licensed physicians in medical practices. We chose this brands because of the variety of products, and because we feel they provide patients with the most natural, smoothest, least painful, and safest results possible.

We carry the following JUVÉDERM® products:

• JUVÉDERM® Ultra™
• JUVÉDERM® UltraPlus™
• JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA®

• JUVÉDERM® VOLBELLA®
• JUVÉDERM® VOLLURE®
• RESTYLANE LYFT®

• RESTYLANE SILK®
• BELOTERO BALANCE®

DOCTOR will discuss what is best for you when you come in for your complimentary consultation.

Common Dermal Filler Injection Areas

As we age, the amount of fat in our faces gradually diminishes. Although this may sound like a good thing for some of us, this fat is usually what makes us look more youthful, because it smoothes out facial contours.

The first place we usually experience loss is around the eyes, followed by the middle of the upper cheek below the eye, and the cheekbones. Fat from the areas on the sides of the mouth and nasolabial lines go next, followed by the forehead. Last, but not least, are the sides of the face.

If you’re looking to replace lost facial fat and regain your youthful appearance, schedule a FREE consultation to learn more about dermal fillers

Forehead Wrinkles:
Whether dynamic (caused by facial movement) or non-dynamic, permanent horizontal creases on the forehead and permanent vertical frown lines can be filled out so that the forehead regains a smoother, more youthful appearance.

Under Eyes:
Sunken and dark areas under your eyes can make you look tired and older than you actually are.
Fillers can camouflage dark circles, which are sometimes created by fat loss in the under-eye area.

Cheeks, Jawline and Chin:
Create a smooth facial contour. However, age causes those fat pockets to diminish, and the skin to lose its suppleness, leaving the face sunken and gaunt with lax skin drooping past the jawline.
Dermal fillers can add volume to the cheeks and chin to replace lost volume, eliminating jowls and sunken areas.
They may also be used to correct “marionette lines,” creases that extend from the corners of the mouth downward toward the chin.

Scars Including Acne Scarring:
If you suffer from acne scarring, injectable fillers can help fill in depressions and smooth out the texture of your skin.
Surgical scars that are sunken and depressed can also be treated.

Nasolabial Folds:
When you smile, creases form at the corners of your mouth, extending upward to the outer edges of your nose. Known as nasolabial folds, these deep creases can be quite prominent.
An injectable filler can plump the fold, making it less pronounced without sacrificing the beauty of your natural smile.

Nose:
Dermal fillers can address bumps or unevenness on the nose. This is often referred to as a non-surgical nose job.
It will not make the nose smaller, but it can camouflage bumps on the bridge of the nose.

Lips:
Injectable fillers can plump up thin, flat lips.
Lip injections can reclaim volume lost due to aging, fill out vertical lines that run upwards toward the nose (smoker’s wrinkles), and achieve a more aesthetically pleasing lip contour.

WHAT IS THE COST OF DERMAL FILLERS

Dermal filler cost is based on the type of filler you receive, and how many syringes you need. The price per syringe ranges from $600 to $750. Half syringes are also available at $400. If you have a few syringes injected in the same treatment, we can offer you a price adjustment.

We usually offer multiple specials and price accommodations are always available.

To find out how much product you will need, and what your total cost will be, please SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULTATION at MOLINA DENTAL TODAY