Facial wrinkles and folds



Time takes its toll on our skin. Our repeated facial expressions create dynamic lines that are only present during animation. However, over time they will turn into static lines that are present when we are unanimated.

As we age our skin loses volume and elasticity. We also have a decrease in the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. These factors, along with environmental factors such as sun exposure, smoking and stress, contribute to the development of wrinkles and folds.

What are dermal fillers made of?


Most dermal fillers on the market today are made from hyaluronic acid (HA). This substance occurs naturally in our bodies and in all living organisms. HA has the dual benefit of attracting and retaining moisture while improving the skins structure and elasticity.

How does it work?


While injections to reduce wrinkles relax our dynamic lines; dermal fillers are used to fill the static lines. HA is injected under the skin to fill and plump areas where there is volume loss and wrinkles.

Treatment with dermal fillers has a two-fold effect: the needle piercing the skin stimulates collagen production, and the HA plumps and hydrates the skin. The most common areas to be treated with these products are lips, cheeks, nasolabial lines (lines between the nose and corners of the lips), and marionette lines (lines between the corners of the mouth and the chin).
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Total facial rejuventation with injectables


How long do dermal fillers last?


Treatments will typically last between six and 12 months, depending on the patient’s lifestyle and skin type. However, recent studies indicate that because HA restructures collagen and elastin within the skin, the interval between treatments is increasing. 


Safety and side effects


The effectiveness and safety of HA has been tested in clinical trials for more than a decade in over 70 countries. Because the HA used in our treatments is manufactured and doesn’t contain any animal proteins, the risk of allergy is very small, rendering skin tests unnecessary.