Choosing the right dermal filler involves discussing your goals with an experienced injector, understanding the differences between fillers, and being aware of risks. The document discusses how hyaluronic acid fillers like Juvederm and Restylane last about a year and are used for smaller lines and lips, while Radiesse and Sculptra provide more volume and last longer. It emphasizes choosing an experienced injector to avoid issues with placement or overfilling.

1. HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT
DERMAL FILLER
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2. How to Choose the Right Dermal Filler
Because dermal fillers can
of fer many of the benefits
of a surgical facelift with
little to no downtime, the
popularity if these non-
surgical cosmetic
procedures have been
growing year after year
worldwide. According to the
American Society of Plastic
Surgeons (ASPS) 2012
Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Statistics almost 2,000,000
procedures were performed
in the USA alone during
2012.

3. How to Choose the Right Dermal Filler
Dermal fillers are an excellent choice for
minimizing wrinkles, plumping lips, filling out
shallow contours, and restoring youthful
fullness to the face. However, with all the
different options of dermal fillers available
today, choosing the right one can be
overwhelming. To help you find not only the
right dermal filler for you, but also the best
doctor or injector we have worked on a list to
help you through your decision.

4. How to Choose the Right Dermal Filler
 Choosing the right professional with a high level of experience
in injecting dermal fillers is the best way to achieve your goals –
some of the most common complaints about dermal fillers
involve cosmetic issues related to incorrect placement,
asymmetry and overfilling. An experienced professional is most
likely to avoid these problems and of fer the kind of subtle
correction that’s not overdone.

5. How to Choose the Right Dermal Filler
 Discuss your options with your injector –
when choosing a dermal filler, a consultation
with your injector is the best place to start.
Discuss with your injector which areas can
benefit from the dermal filler. Once you have
decided on the areas that you might want to
treat, you and your injector can decide on the
dermal filler that might work best for you.

6. How to Choose the Right Dermal Filler
 Understand the differences between dermal fillers
there are various types of temporary fillers.
- There are fillers based on hyaluronic acid – such as
Juvederm and Restylane ( which last about a year)
that are used to fill smaller lines around the mouth,
hollowing under eyes, fine lines such as crows feet,
and “smoker lines” and give volume to the lips.

7. How to Choose the Right Dermal Filler
- Radiesse which uses calcium hydoxylapatite lasts a year or
greater and is used to give greater volume, fill deep lines,
build cheeks and lift sagging skin with a technique called
“liquid facelift”.
- Sculptra is made of poly -lactic acid and is a collagen to add
volume and the results can last for 2 years or longer.

8. How to Choose the Right Dermal Filler
 Understand the risks and possible
complications – the chances of having an
allergic reaction after a treatment are very
small, however skin testing may be
recommended if there is a chance that you
might be allergic to any substance in the filler
of your choice. Allergic reactions can usually
be treated successfully with steroid injections
on the affected area.

9. How to Choose the Right Dermal Filler
THAT’S ABOUT IT
We hope you enjoyed reading How to Choose
the Right Dermal Filler. For more information
about Dermal Fillers and Non-Surgical Cosmetic
Procedures visit our website:
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