Dermal Fillers - FDA Approved
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What are dermal fillers?
According to the FDA: "Dermal fillers are substances that are injected just below the surface of the skin temporarily adding volume, thereby filling lines, wrinkles and folds from the inside out. Dermal fillers can temporarily restore a smoother appearance."
FDA Page, current as of Nov. 27, 2023, on dermal fillers for wrinkles, crease lines, smoother skin:
FDA Approved and Not-Approved Dermal Fillers
According to plasticsurgery.org, dermal fillers now available:
(1) Calcium hydroxylapatite / brand names include Radiesse
- Used to improve:
-- moderate to severe nasolabial lines (nose to mouth)
-- enhance cheek fullness and facial contours
-- increase facial volume
(2) Hyaluronic acid
--Brand names include: Captique, Esthélis, Elevess, Hylaform, Juvederm, Perlane, Prevelle, Puragen, Restylane
-Used to:
-- soften facial contours
-- reduce depressins in the skin
-- scars due to acne, burns, wounds, injury
-- soften crows feet, frown lines, lip lines, more.
(3) Polylactic acid
--Brand names include: Sculptra
According to plasticsurgery.org
Polylactic acid is a "synthetic dermal filler that is injected into your face, causing your body's own production of collagen. This type of dermal filler is also known as a stimulator".
Uses:
- fill in laugh lines
- plump thin lips
- treat the lines from nose to mouth (nasolabial)
--Polylactic acid works with time by causing your own body's production of collagen. According to plasticsurgery.org, it is non-toxic and biodegradable and has been used for 40 years as suture material. Patients will likely need three monthly treatments to achieve results.
(4) Polymethyl-methacrylate microspheres (PMMA)
--Brand names include Bellafill
PPMA is, according to plasticsurgery.org, a "semi-permanent filler".
Used to treat
-Medium to deep wrinkles, folds and furrows
--especially nose to mouth (nasolabial) lines.
-fills out scars
-fills out lips
-pitted scars
-used for many years in permanent surgical implants
Downside to PMMA: a number of injections are needed to create volume, and can take up to three months to realize the full effects.
It may be visible under the skin.
WIth this product, it's key to be certain your chosen surgeon is familiar with the proper technique. These fillers are often injected in the surgeon's office or medical spa.
The information here is of a general nature.
We are not medical professionals, nor are we offering medical advice.
Consult a board-certified specialist, or visit fda.gov and plasticsurgery.org to do further research.
Visitors agree to read and accept our Disclaimer at the bottom of this page.
Thank you.
FDA Approved and Not-Approved Dermal Fillers
According to plasticsurgery.org, dermal fillers now available:
(1) Calcium hydroxylapatite / brand names include Radiesse
- Used to improve:
-- moderate to severe nasolabial lines (nose to mouth)
-- enhance cheek fullness and facial contours
-- increase facial volume
(2) Hyaluronic acid
--Brand names include: Captique, Esthélis, Elevess, Hylaform, Juvederm, Perlane, Prevelle, Puragen, Restylane
-Used to:
-- soften facial contours
-- reduce depressins in the skin
-- scars due to acne, burns, wounds, injury
-- soften crows feet, frown lines, lip lines, more.
(3) Polylactic acid
--Brand names include: Sculptra
According to plasticsurgery.org
Polylactic acid is a "synthetic dermal filler that is injected into your face, causing your body's own production of collagen. This type of dermal filler is also known as a stimulator".
Uses:
- fill in laugh lines
- plump thin lips
- treat the lines from nose to mouth (nasolabial)
--Polylactic acid works with time by causing your own body's production of collagen. According to plasticsurgery.org, it is non-toxic and biodegradable and has been used for 40 years as suture material. Patients will likely need three monthly treatments to achieve results.
(4) Polymethyl-methacrylate microspheres (PMMA)
--Brand names include Bellafill
PPMA is, according to plasticsurgery.org, a "semi-permanent filler".
Used to treat
-Medium to deep wrinkles, folds and furrows
--especially nose to mouth (nasolabial) lines.
-fills out scars
-fills out lips
-pitted scars
-used for many years in permanent surgical implants
Downside to PMMA: a number of injections are needed to create volume, and can take up to three months to realize the full effects.
It may be visible under the skin.
WIth this product, it's key to be certain your chosen surgeon is familiar with the proper technique. These fillers are often injected in the surgeon's office or medical spa.
The information here is of a general nature.
We are not medical professionals, nor are we offering medical advice.
Consult a board-certified specialist, or visit fda.gov and plasticsurgery.org to do further research.
Visitors agree to read and accept our Disclaimer at the bottom of this page.
Thank you.
