What are the different fillers and why would I try them instead of Botox or photorejuvenation?
• There are a lot of dermal or soft tissue fillers available today. Dermal fillers are categorized as temporary, semi-permanent or permanent. I use either temporary or semi-permanent fillers for several reasons but most importantly because as our face ages and descends due to volume loss and gravity the appearance of a permanent filler in the face may become less desirable. In addition, fashion changes as well as our face structure and what looks great at one time may not be the look you want at another. I see this sometimes with permanent makeup. At present, I am using dermal fillers which come from hyaluronic acid or collagen but am constantly reviewing and evaluating what is new. These 2 products have a track record for safety and give natural looking results. Typically, the dermal fillers work best in the lower face for lines and folds and are used in the cheeks, lips, jaw line and under the eyes to restore the volume that is lost with time. They can be used alone on in combination
