{"id":660224,"date":"2023-05-30T14:23:47","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T18:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/?p=660224&"},"modified":"2023-05-30T14:25:01","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T18:25:01","slug":"exploring-facial-fillers-a-review-by-dr-michele-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hauteliving.com\/hautebeauty\/660224\/exploring-facial-fillers-a-review-by-dr-michele-green\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring The Types Of Facial Fillers: A Review By Haute Beauty Expert Dr. Michele Green"},"content":{"rendered":"

Michele S. Green M.D., FAAD.<\/i><\/a><\/strong>,<\/strong> is a Board-Certified Cosmetic Dermatologist, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, and has been an international leader in cosmetic dermatology for over 25 years. Upper East Side patients and those around the globe flock to her practice for cosmetic dermatology treatment. A graduate of Yale University, with an MD and Chief residency from The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NYC, Dr. Green treats some of the most discerning, demanding women and men in the world, with issues ranging from premature skin aging to hyperpigmentation, rosacea, wrinkles, acne, skin laxity, hair loss, and sun damage.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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1 Month Before & After | Juvederm Voluma Cheeks, Restylane Under the Eyes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Michele Green<\/span><\/p>\n

What are facial fillers?<\/h3>\n

Facial fillers <\/a><\/strong>are cosmetic products designed for injection into the soft tissue to produce an anti-aging effect, create contour, or enhance a facial feature. Dermal fillers come in a wide variety of formulations and styles, allowing Dr. Green to design a treatment plan that best suits the various cosmetic needs in the different areas of the face. Whether a patient is seeking to volumize a naturally thin lip, reduce the appearance of smile lines or the nasolabial fold, treat the look of acne scars, or create a more youthful cheek or defined jawline, treatment with dermal facial fillers can help. Dermal fillers and Botox injections are excellent non-invasive cosmetic treatments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are facial fillers made of?<\/h3>\n

Facial fillers rely on FDA-approved active ingredients and have been shown to enhance collagen production within the body. Popular active ingredients include hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite, poly-L-lactic acid, and polymethyl methacrylate. These substances are all synthetic versions of naturally occurring substances in the body or have been proven safely broken down within the body\u2019s metabolic processes. Additionally, many dermal fillers contain a small amount of lidocaine (a local anesthetic) to prevent any pain at the injection site for the patient. When coupled with a topical numbing cream during the cosmetic procedure, this inclusion helps prevent potential patient discomfort.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many of the facial fillers Dr. Green uses in her private New York City office are composed of hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring component in the skin that supplies suppleness and youthfulness to the complexion. By injecting hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, such as Juvederm, Restylane, and Belotero, into the soft tissue, Dr. Green can effectively restore lost facial volume, smooth fine lines, and deep creases, enhance or create facial contour, and augment key facial features. Hyaluronic acid dermal fillers provide a natural-looking yet phenomenal facial rejuvenation without the need for invasive plastic surgery or significant downtime. Other common dermal filler products used by Dr. Green are composed of substances such as poly-L-lactic acid, in Sculptra, and calcium hydroxylapatite in Radiesse. Both of these substances have been shown to induce natural collagen production within the skin in the area into which they are injected, resulting in a restoration of volume and a youthful, refreshed appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Which areas of the face can you inject facial fillers into?<\/h3>\n