Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are a nonsurgical way to lift and enhance the cheeks, lips and other facial areas. The most popular are hyaluronic acid fillers (Juvederm, Restylane and Profhilo) that are used to soften lines and wrinkles. These fillers are also effective at hydrating the skin and promoting the growth of collagen.
They can be injected into multiple areas of the face to smooth out fine lines, wrinkles and scars, lift the cheeks and reshape the jawline or chin. Other types of fillers include calcium hydroxylapatite, poly-L-lactic acid and polymethyl methacrylate. These can be injected using a needle or cannula.
Depending on the type of filler used and where it is placed in the face, results can last several months to a year or longer. Combined with neuromodulators such as Botox and Dysport, dermal fillers can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve the shape and contour of the face. This can create a refreshed, youthful look with improved balance and harmony.
Lip Augmentation
Lip augmentation can be done with dermal fillers to increase volume or with lip and cheek enhancement pell city al to provide a more permanent result. The surgeon may use a synthetic implant or a natural one made from fat from another part of the body.
The lips are a focal point of the face, and they can make an important difference in your overall appearance. Lips that appear thin, flat, or aged can diminish your youthful appearance. Lip enhancement is a safe and effective way to add shapely volume and restore fullness to your lips.
Lip augmentation can also smooth vertical lip lines and improve the symmetry between the upper and lower lips. Dermal fillers like Restylane and Juvederm contain hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance that helps skin and lips retain hydration and volume. A skilled injector can use these products to enhance the shape of your mouth. Depending on the product chosen, the injections can also soften facial wrinkles or hollowed areas around the eyes and cheeks.
Lip Lift
A surgical lip lift can boost the contours of your lips in a way that dermal fillers cannot. This procedure shortens the space between the nose and top lip, known as the philtrum, while emphasizing the Cupid’s bow (Vermilion border) for a defined and attractive result.
During this procedure, a small strip of skin is removed using an incision hidden under the nose. This technique is ideal for individuals who want a more subtle, natural-looking result with less recovery time than other techniques.
During your consultation, our double board-certified facial plastic surgeon can recommend the best approach for your unique needs and cosmetic goals. For instance, you may be better suited to a corner lip and cheek enhancement pell city al lift, in which case a triangular piece of skin is removed at the corners of your lips to give them an upturn. The results can last up to 2 years. You may experience mild swelling for a few days as the lifted shape stabilizes.
Cheek Augmentation
The cheeks are a key feature of the face, and one that can make a significant impact on a person’s appearance. For those that feel their cheekbones are too flat or less defined, a surgical procedure such as cheek implants can help.
During a surgical procedure, plastic surgeons can use facial implants made of either medical-grade silicone or porous polyethylene (Medpor(r)). The implant is inserted above or below the cheekbone. A submalar implant creates a more prominent, rounder cheek structure, while malar implants give a more angular and defined appearance to the face.
Patients may also choose to have their cheeks augmented with dermal fillers instead of implants. Dermal fillers offer a less-invasive option that can provide fuller and more youthful looking cheeks, though the results will not last as long as those achieved through surgery. After any cheek augmentation treatment, it is important to follow the surgeon’s instructions for care and recovery.
