Dermal Fillers Salt Lake City

Dermal fillers include products such as Restylane®, Perlane®, JUVÉDERM™, Radiesse®, Sculptra™, and even fat. Trying to keep up with all of these products is by itself a difficult task, but it’s probably enough to know initially that each product has specific indicated uses, advantages, and disadvantages. Dr. Thompson can discuss in your consultation the details of each of these products. To summarize briefly, dermal fillers can be used to improve the texture of the skin (fine lines, wrinkles, etc). or to sculpt certain facial areas (lips, cheeks, etc). Fillers are generally well tolerated by all patients and are very safe when used properly.

For more information about these products, feel free to explore the following links: www.restylaneusa.com, www.radiesse.com, www.juvederm.com, www.sculptra.com.

Procedure Benefits

Dermal fillers are injected into the desired area with a very fine needle and produce immediate results. Generally, very small amounts are injected into each area in order to ensure a smooth and even distribution. They offer the following benefits:

  • Offer many possibilities and uses for enhancement including:
    • Softening of fine lines around the nose and mouth:
      • Nasolabial folds (lines extending from the corners of the nose to the corners of the mouth)
      • Melolabial folds (lines extending from the corners of the mouth to the sides of the chin)
      • Fine lines around the lips (lipstick lines)
    • Lip enhancement producing subtle to dramatic results in a very natural way
    • Cheek augmentation
    • Filling of hollowing under the eyes that occurs as the midface migrates downward
  • Produce immediate results
  • Performed in the office with topical local anesthetic
    • No need for sedative anesthesia
    • No down time
  • Minimal or no bruising
  • Safe and effective when used and administered properly
  • Dr. Thompson personally administers all fillers and injectables

Recovery

Immediately following the procedure, an ice pack is placed to soothe the skin and to prevent swelling and bruising. Some redness at the injection site usually occurs but dissipates quickly. Most patients return to work or their previous activities immediately following the procedure.