Dermal Fillers

In addition to sagging of skin, facial aging also involves loss of facial volume and the formation of deep wrinkles. Dermal fillers address this volume loss by filling in deep wrinkles and folds, and can also be used to restore volume loss in the lips. A new, exciting application for dermal fillers is filling in the area around the bags under the eyes. There are a number of filler categories available to address these issues. 

 

 

Dr. Michael McCracken uses a variety of hyaluronic acid fillers, which are longer lasting than collagen and have a high safety profile. Hyaluronic acid is a substance found naturally in human skin that helps provide skin with fullness, hydration and elasticity.  When skin ages and loses hyaluronic acid, fullness is diminished and wrinkles and deep folds can develop, especially around the eyes, nose and mouth. Dermal fillers such as Restylane®, Perlane®, Juvéderm® Ultra, and Juvéderm® Ultra Plus help replace lost hyaluronic acid, restoring facial volume with subtle and natural-looking results that can last up to six months, and in some cases, up to a year. Concurrent use of BOTOX® Cosmetic has been shown to prolong the effect of these fillers. 

Available in more than 70 countries around the globe, Restylane® is the world’s best- selling dermal filler. Both Restylane® and Perlane® are designed to treat moderate to severe facial wrinkles by restoring volume in the skin for great, natural-looking results.  Perlane® is composed of larger gel particles and is meant to be injected deeper into the skin. With Restylane® or Perlane® treatment, skin will look refreshed and rejuvenated, with results that typically last about six months.

Dr. McCracken offers his patients a non-surgical eyelift by performing a Restylane® Blepharoplasty. Restylane®  Blepharoplasty can restore the fullness and volume to the eyes by filling in the hollow areas with Restylane®. Restylane®  has also been used treat under eye dark circles.

Juvéderm® Ultra and Juvéderm® Ultra Plus are hyaluronic acid fillers made up of a smooth, consistent injectable gel that smooths away facial wrinkles and lines to restore a radiant, youthful look to the face. The first hyaluronic acid filler FDA-approved to last up to one year, Juvéderm® Ultra provides a smooth, natural facial contour and volume, while Juvéderm® Ultra Plus is designed for deeper injection to correct more significant folds and wrinkles.   

Dr. McCracken can help you decide which cosmetic filler might work best for your individual situation. 

Dermal fillers can help:

• Smooth lines and wrinkles
• Even out deep creases and furrows
• Fill in “hollowed” areas
• Restore fullness and balance to the face
• Soften “parenthesis” lines around the mouth
• Reduce the appearance of lower lid bags
• Add fullness to the lips

Dr. Michael McCracken has been chosen by other physicians to be a member of the BOTOX® and Juvéderm® National Education Faculty. He performs dermal filler injections in the office with topical anesthesia or nerve blocks.  The procedure takes about ten minutes, and there is only minimal discomfort. Patients can resume normal activities immediately. 

Dr. McCracken will meet with you to assess your individual situation and discuss any possible risks that you may experience.  Request an appointment online or call the McCracken Eye and Face Institute today to set up an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Michael McCracken.