Where Can Sculptra® Be Injected?
Injectables are among the most popular medical aesthetic treatments for a reason: they offer a minimally invasive and subtle way to refresh your look. While hyaluronic acid fillers…
Injectables are customizable and applicable for a variety of aging and facial enhancement concerns, but which is best for you, and where should it be applied? This blog discusses the most popular HA dermal fillers, biostimulatory fillers, and neuromodulators, and where they are best applied on the face.
Cosmetic injectables, such as dermal fillers and neuromodulators, are among the most popular and dynamic aesthetic products on the market today, in part because they provide custom applications and results, offer alternatives to surgical procedures, and can be used as a preventive treatment before more invasive measures.
With so many options available, it can be confusing to determine which is best for you and your needs. Below, we discuss the available injectable and filler options and how best to use them.
Hyaluronic acid fillers are comprised of a gel-like form of hyaluronic acid, which is a sugar molecule naturally found in the skin. Some formulations also include lidocaine, which helps reduce discomfort during the injections. Because HA naturally pulls moisture to the surrounding tissues, these fillers help boost volume and increase hydration for a supple look.
The Restylane® family of fillers features a malleable formula that increases volume while maintaining natural movement, which is ideal for the dynamic areas of the face, such as the mouth.
Restylane® Lyft with Lidocaine: Ideal for the cheeks and hands
Restylane® Contour: Cheek definition
Restylane® Defyne: Deep facial folds like nasolabial lines and marionette lines, around the mouth
Restylane® Refyne: Smile lines around the mouth
Restylane® Kysse: Lip enhancement
JUVÉDERM® fillers are among the most popular HA fillers on the market, offering a wide range of formulations for specific applications. The JUVÉDERM® formula is often thicker, making it ideal for large areas and for those requiring more stable, substantial volume.
JUVÉDERM® VOLUMA® XC: Specifically formulated for mid-face volume, this option is ideal for the cheeks and can last up to two years.
SKINVIVE by JUVÉDERM®: This option is not a filler; it is a skin booster. This formulation boosts cheek skin smoothness and hydration rather than volume.
This filler is ideal for smoothing fine lines and wrinkles in areas with movement, such as the mouth. Additionally, it is approved for treating sensitive skin around the eyes to improve undereye troughs.
This type of filler utilizes the body’s natural volumizing and hydrating substances: collagen and elastin. In addition to increasing volume through various gel formulations, the increase in collagen and elastin provides a more natural, long-lasting increase in volume.
Sculptra® uses poly-L-lactic acid to stimulate collagen in the skin. This injectable is ideal for the cheeks, temples, and jawline.
RADIESSE® uses calcium hydroxylapatite to provide instant volume and long-term collagen stimulation. Ideal for the lower face, jawline, and hands.
Renuva® is a unique injectable in that it prompts your body to replace lost volume with existing fat for a permanent result. This is ideal for areas that once had fat that has since dissipated, including the temples, cheeks, nasolabial folds, and neck.
While fillers increase volume and address a loss of contour, neuromodulators or neurotoxins treat dynamic wrinkles by temporarily restricting the muscle contractions that cause them.
Ideal for frown lines (between the brows), forehead creases, and crow’s feet. At 4Beauty Medspa, BOTOX® Cosmetic can also be combined with our signature Mendieta Cocktail for the ultimate in customized facial rejuvenation.
Similar to BOTOX®, although Dysport® spreads more so it is ideal for larger areas, such as the forehead.
Whether you’re looking to treat pesky wrinkles, boost your cheeks and lips, or prevent the need for invasive procedures, 4Beauty Medspa has you covered. Call today at (786) 496-9444 or fill out the contact form to request a free consultation and learn more about which injectable will help you meet your goals.
