There are an array of facial fillers that Aesthetic Skin Chicago utilizes. Restylane and Juvederm are perhaps most popular in the Chicagoland area. Although both fillers are hyaluronic acid based they are still different. Both Restylane and Juvederm are made of hyaluronic acid (HA), a natural substance found in the human body that attracts and binds to water molecules, providing volume and hydration to the skin. The difference in the formulas is the HA particles.
At Aesthetic Skin Chicago we always recommend an in person or a virtual consultation so you and your provider can discuss your ultimate goals and based upon that your provider can assess what the best filler to achieve your desired result will be.
At Aesthetic Skin Chicago we offer numbing cream which getting filler painless in addition to that both Restylane and Juvederm are made with lidocaine. It is important to note however some patients may experience swelling and bruising at the injection site up to three days after treatment.
While every patient is different, most patients will metabolize the materials in 6-9 months.
Filler can be injected in lips for a plumper look and feel. Filler can be injected into the face as well to fill smile lines, marionette lines, under eyes to correct hollowness as well as cheeks to correct volume loss.
Restylane and Juvederm are made from a synthetic form of hyaluronic acid so there is typically a lower risk of causing allergic reactions compared to other types of fillers. However, it is still important to let your provider know if you have a history of allergies or adverse reactions.
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