Juvéderm™, Radiesse™, Restylane®, Sculptra™: Facial Fillers

The injectable dermal fillers Radiesse™, Restylane®, Sculptra™, and Juvéderm™ available at the Dallas-area (Irving) office of Dr. Ed C. Matthews have refreshed and revitalized the faces of many patients. These fillers can restore volume and fill in wrinkles, improve facial contours, and add fullness to the lips. In addition, several lines of physician-grade skin care products are available through our office to enhance and maintain a beautiful complexion. Read on to see what these skin care products and facial fillers can do for you.

Radiesse™

The "next-generation" injectable Radiesse™ now available at our Dallas-area practice fills out wrinkles and folds in the face and neck. It comes in a gel that holds calcium hydroxylapatite crystals, which both fill the defect and stimulate the tissues to produce new collagen — in this way, the effects of Radiesse™ are not only immediate; they last for 12 months or more! Thousands of Radiesse™ procedures worldwide have proven the efficacy and safety of this revolutionary dermal filler, and in December 2006, the FDA approved two new uses for Radiesse™:

The correction of nasolabial folds (the creases that can form between the outer nose and the corners of the mouth), and
Long-lasting correction of lipoatrophy (facial fat loss).

In addition, because Radiesse™ is a full-bodied material, it provides the doctor with better control, finesse, and predictability of results. If you have wrinkles, creases, folds, or facial fat loss, your best option may be Radiesse™. Our Dallas and Irving area office staff is happy to answer your questions about Radiesse™; contact us today to set up a consultation.

Juvéderm™ Injectable Gel

We're happy to announce that the excellent dermal filler Juvéderm™ is now offered at our Dallas area offices. Juvéderm™ uses hyaluronic acid to fill wrinkles, creases, and folds in the skin. Juvéderm™ gives a smooth, natural look to the sites where it is injected — unlike some facial fillers, the gel particles of which can sometimes be visible at the injection sites. The smoothness of Juvéderm™ is due to its special formulation process and the fact that Juvéderm™ does not have a gel particle suspension. It flows easily into the skin, and the discomfort that some patients experience with injections is thus minimized. The benefits of Juvéderm™ last six months or more.

Juvéderm™ is made by Allergan, the same company that makes BOTOX® Cosmetic. In fact, these two injectables work well together to correct facial problems. Ask Dr. Matthews about your particular circumstances; everyone's face is unique, and it's best to get an assessment of your needs from such an experienced practitioner of aesthetic medicine. Learn more about the uses of Juvéderm™ at our Irving / Dallas practice today.

Restylane®

Restylane ® is a well established, long-lasting cosmetic dermal filler designed to correct facial wrinkles and folds by adding volume to the skin. The use of Restylane® for our Dallas-area patients has been met with much success and satisfaction. Restylane® is composed of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that is gradually absorbed by the body after four to six months. Like other facial fillers, Restylane® is injected directly into a deep wrinkle through a fine needle, causing wrinkles to smooth out by lifting and filling out the skin. The effects of Restylane® injections are immediate, and Restylane® has been proven to outlast many other fillers, including collagen.

Restylane ® can be used to:

correct facial wrinkles and lines
improve the contour of the cheeks and the area underneath the eyes
sculpt and shape lips; injections in the upper and lower lips can help redefine the lip line
add fullness and volume to the skin around the mouth.

Restylane ® treatment is quick and convenient. There is no risk of allergic reaction since the main component of Restylane® (hyaluronic acid) is of human origin. Local anesthetic can be applied before the injections for your comfort. If you suspect that the best option for your facial needs is Restylane®, contact our Dallas and Irving area practice to learn more!

Sculptra™

Sculptra ™ is an exciting injectable filler approved by the FDA for the treatment of facial fat loss (lipoatrophy) associated with HIV. Sculptra™ is one of the most effective fillers on the market, with results that can last for up to two years. Injections of Sculptra™ are used for our Dallas- and Irving-area patients to gradually restore volume to the cheeks and fill in sunken areas beneath the eyes and around the nose. Unlike Restylane®, Sculptra™ actually accelerates new skin growth by stimulating the creation of collagen. Results will be visible after a few initial treatments, and improvement will continue as skin begins to thicken from the production of new collagen. Thus, the benefits of Sculptra™ take a little time to see, but they last the longest of all the facial fillers used at Dr. Matthews' Dallas / Irving-area practice.

Sculptra ™ is a safe and very effective facial filler currently awaiting FDA approval for alternative cosmetic uses on fine lines and wrinkles. For the latest information and updates about Sculptra™, contact our Dallas (Irving) area practice today!

Physician-Grade Skin Products

In addition to noninvasive skin procedures and facial fillers, we offer a selection of take-home skin care products designed to treat acne, rosacea, hyper-pigmentation and other skin conditions. These products, when used alone or in conjunction with glycolic peels, laser resurfacing, microdermabrasion, BOTOX® Cosmetic, or dermal fillers, can improve the appearance of skin and help prolong the effects of aesthetic treatments. We currently feature products from TopixSkinCare, NeoStrata, Procyte, Neova®, and more.

Get Sculptra™, Radiesse™, Restylane®, and Juvéderm™ at Our Dallas-Area Office

Confused about the many options for facial fillers? Contact us today if you'd like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Matthews, or if you'd like to learn more about the use of the facial fillers Restylane ®, Sculptra™, Radiesse™, and Juvéderm™ at our Dallas / Irving-area practice.