Facial Dermal Fillers
Dermal Fillers are a great treatment for “turning back the hands of time.” But, when it comes to using facial fillers for aging, there is a superior type and technique to optimize results. During their consultation, many of my patients complain about the symptoms of facial aging, particularly the nasolabial folds, commonly known as smile or “laugh lines”. Contrary to common terminology, this region is not a “line” or wrinkle which can just be filled. It is actually a skin fold and we must treat accordingly by aging fillers.
Facial Aging
First, let’s look at why nasolabial fold has become deepened to the point of visible changes to your appearance. With aging, the mid-cheek skin and tissue have lost volume and begun to fall and are drooping over the fold causing visible “laugh lines.” The reason why your cheek skin falls is due to a loss of fat volume over the mid-cheek region and, like a deflated ball, there is more laxity (looseness) to the skin and underlying tissues. This part is where dermal fillers will make a difference.
Specifically, the area of volume loss characterized by flattening or even a divot of the medial cheek, which is located just next to the nasolabial fold extending down from the medial eyelid region. The medial cheek flattening or even a divot is called the nasojugal groove. Since this area is located along the maxillary bone, it is best filled by a semi-firm, yet soft dermal filler. Our preferred brand of dermal filler is Radiesse. Radiesse treatment is an FDA approved dermal filler that can help to correct volume loss in the cheeks and face. Ocean coral makes up this material. It is safe to use with no observed allergic reactions.
Pictured above: a patient showing improvement after receiving Radiesse injection of the cheeks.
The wonderful thing about dermal fillers is that you see immediate results that will last up to two years. You can expect to look five to ten years younger almost immediately, with no downtime. For more information and to confirm if you are a good candidate for this affordable procedure, please schedule a free consultation with Dr. Molavi, Orange County’s premiere anti-aging specialist.