Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are FDA approved injectable smooth gels that are designed to plump up and correct the “static” lines resulting from volume loss. They can also be used to augment and add volume to different parts of face and body. There are two (2) types of dermal fillers available in US: “natural” & “synthetic”. Only “natural” dermal fillers are used at Artisan Medspa, Laser & Wellness!
Currently there are only two (2) types of “natural” dermal fillers available in the United States; Hyaluranic Acid (HA) containing dermal fillers: This group comprises the largest number of available dermal fillers. HA is naturally produced in the body & can be found in many areas including skin & joints. HA adds volume & hydration to skin & soft tissue. Brand names such as Versa, Juvederm & Restylane have been safely used in aesthetic medicine for approximately 2 decades. Our preferred HA filler of choice here at Artisan Medspa, Laser & Wellness is Versa Black & Lips+ from our proud partners at Revanesse! Different HA dermal fillers may last anywhere from 6-24 months, with most patients seeing around 9-12 months of effect. If needed, HA dermal fillers can be dissolved & reversed by an experienced injector such as Dr. Samadi.
The other type of "natural" dermal fillers contain Calcium (CaHA). The only available product in United States is Radiesse, which comes both with & without Lidocaine. It is robust & relatively firmer dermal filler, think of it as Plaster of Paris, its much thicker viscosity leads to much different results than the HA fillers. Radiesse can be used for deeper facial injections & remodeling or restructuring of larger areas. It can also produce collagen neogenesis in the injected areas. CaHA is an irreversible dermal product & cannot be dissolved once injected, but the product can be reshaped at the time of injection. Results may last for 12 or more months when receiving Radiesse injections.
​Dermal fillers can be injected in face and other parts of the body. The type & the amount of the injected dermal fillers should be selected after a thorough consultation with the medical provider & will depend upon the patient’s desired goals. Occasional minor complications such as bruising, swelling or transient “lumps” may happen. Although major & more serious complications are very rare, for safety reasons, it would be prudent to receive treatments from an experienced licensed medical professional who has a proven track record.
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The ever expanding treatment areas include: lips, cheeks, chin, jaw lines, temples, nose, smile lines, marionette line, horizontal neck lines, décolleté lines & hands. Dermal fillers are also used for correction of dimples and scars.
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Treatment sessions usually last for 30 minutes. There is no recovery period and patients should not experience any down-time!