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Believe it or not, facial fillers have been around for several decades. So why has there been a sense of rediscovery of this treatment that makes it so popular today?

Soft tissue fillers can be used to reinstate an appearance of youth through the replacement of lost tissue volume and the filling and effacement of coarse wrinkles. Dr. Nicolas Batty states that facial fillers are substances inserted into the skin to smooth wrinkles and make them less evident. Injection of a facial filler is generally an outpatient procedure that’s done with numbing medication. The procedure can take up to an hour. Contact us today at MCNYC at +1-646-647-9163 or info@icrmc.org for further information or to book your free consultation at www.icrmc.org. Whether you’re considering getting facial fillers or just inquiring about what they are, this blog will answer some of the most common questions you might have about fillers.

What are facial fillers?

Facial or dermal fillers are injectables that can improve your current features and make your face appear younger by adding volume to thin or undefined areas of the face and body. Most signs of aging are associated with volume loss. As facial tissues become thinner, lines and wrinkles become more obvious. Dermal fillers help to soften these wrinkles and fine lines associated with aging. They also work exquisitely to create fuller, plumper lips. With facial fillers, it’s easy to restore your youthful glow! Contact us today at MCNYC at +1-646-647-9163 or info@icrmc.org for further information or to book your free consultation at www.icrmc.org. They are a gel-like substance that’s injected beneath the skin. Despite many misunderstandings, facial fillers are a non-surgical procedure with minimal downtime. So, you can appreciate your younger-looking skin nearly instantly.

Are there different types of facial fillers?

There are several different types of dermal fillers. However, most popular and effective facial fillers are made from Hyaluronic Acid (HA). This naturally occurring substance is already found in your skin and helps keep your skin plump. Because it’s found naturally in your body, these fillers will dissolve gradually over time. As facial aging results from a combination of changes that involve the skin (eg, wrinkling, dyspigmentation, and vascular changes) and underlying tissues. JUVÉDERM VOLUMA is a filler that can restore volume and structure to the mid-face and add volume to sunken cheek. JUVÉDERM VOLUX is a filler that can restore volume and define the jawline and chin regions. Restylane Defyne is a filler that can provide a subtle effect and is ideal for moderate issues with the mid-face, cheeks, and nasolabial folds. Calcium hydroxylapatite fillers is a filler made from a mineral found in bones and teeth, that can plump the skin and stimulate collagen production. Polylactic acid is a biodegradable and biocompatible synthetic substance that can smooth wrinkles and stimulate the body’s natural collagen production. Poly(methyl methacrylate) is a synthetic, biocompatible substance that has a long history of application in the cosmetic field. Contact us today at MCNYC at +1-646-647-9163 or info@icrmc.org for further information or to book your free consultation at www.icrmc.org.

What is Juvéderm?

This is one of the most common HA fillers. Juvederm is rated the number one facial filler in the US and is made by the same company that makes Botox. You can choose from six different Juvederm filler options. Juvederm Volbella targets fine lines and plumps lips proportionately for a delicate yet young-looking look. Juvederm Voluma helps to enhance volume and definition to your cheekbone and chin with long-lasting results. Juvederm Volux is one of the hottest fillers on the market currently as it is approved for jawline definition. It is a beautiful product that really perfects the profile and provides men with a more chiseled appearance, or properly fills in and defines a woman’s jawline, in a beautiful natural way. Treatment frequency vary typically Juvéderm treatments every 1 to 2 years. Its typical treatment time is 30 minutes. Juvéderm treatments can vary in cost depend on if you have the MCNYC The Medical Clinic membership. Juvéderm can result up to 9 months to one year but can vary by person. Some common reported side effects include redness, swelling, bruising, pain, tenderness, firmness, discoloration, and itching. Most side effects resolve within 7 days. Contact us today at MCNYC at +1-646-647-9163 or info@icrmc.org for further information or to book your free consultation at www.icrmc.org.

What is Restylane?

Another trendy HA dermal filler option is Restylane. The Restylane family of products is a brand of hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, which includes Restylane Silk, Restylane Lyft, Restylane, Restylane Refyne and Restylane Defyne. Restylane is a FDA-approved dermal filler made of a biodegradable, non-animal stabilized hyaluronic acid (NASHA). This technology means that each product has a different particle size for a customized treatment depending on your goal. One Restylane product is Restylane Lyft. This is the world’s first and only FDA-approved hyaluronic acid treatment to revitalize cheeks and hands. While Restylane Defyne helps improve chin and laughter lines while keeping your face’s natural expression and movement. Botox can be expected to last anywhere from 3-4 months and Restylane for about 9-12 months. Contact us today at MCNYC at +1-646-647-9163 or info@icrmc.org for further information or to book your free consultation at www.icrmc.org.

What is Sculptra?

Sculptra uses Poly-L Lactic Acid rather than Hyaluronic Acid. This encourages your body’s natural collagen growth, resulting in solider, more youthful-looking skin with less wrinkles and lines. About 94% of patients report aesthetic improvement for up to two years, and over 84% are satisfied with the natural look of the results. At seven months, the responder rate is 66.2% for Sculptra, compared to 38.6% for the no-treatment control. Sculptra helps stimulate the skin’s natural collagen production. Collagen is a fibrous protein that helps maintain the skin’s structure and shape, and resist signs of aging. Contact us today at MCNYC at +1-646-647-9163 or info@icrmc.org for further information or to book your free consultation at www.icrmc.org.

How do I select the best facial filler for me at the Medical Clinic NYC?

There are so numerous different types of facial fillers that it can feel overwhelming if you’re trying to decide on one for yourself. The MCNYC Medical Clinic NYC Dr. Nicolas Batty can provide guidance about which facial filler is best for you, and which will achieve your desired results. MCNYC offers courtesy consultations where you can discuss your needs and be offered a tailored treatment plan. In fact, the selection of an appropriate soft tissue filler is dependent on factors such as the defect to be treated, product availability, and clinician expertise. Soft tissue filler properties vary widely, and product-specific clinician training is required. Mostly, you’ll want to consider where you want the facial filler injected, how long you want the treatment to last, what you want the effect to be, and how much downtime works for you. Contact us today at MCNYC at +1-646-647-9163 or info@icrmc.org for further information or to book your free consultation at www.icrmc.org.

What can facial fillers at the Medical Clinic NYC help with?

Part of what makes facial fillers so popular is that they can treat a varied variety of skin and age-related conditions. This includes decreasing fine lines and facial wrinkles. Filling out deep lines around the nose and mouth. Reducing laugh lines and nasolabial folds. Plumping lips. Restoring lost volume to cheeks, under-eye hollows, and jawline. Correcting acne scars and pitting. Contact us today at MCNYC at +1-646-647-9163 or info@icrmc.org for further information or to book your free consultation at www.icrmc.org.

Are there any risks and side effects with the fillers at MCNYC the Medical Clinic NYC?

Receiving dermal fillers is a non-invasive, non-surgical procedure, and if done by a skilled injector, should have few or no side effects. Common minor side effects include swelling, redness, or bruising at the injection site, which dissolves within one week post treatment. Always make sure to read up on your pre- and post-care guidelines, which will have thorough information on any side effects and how you can diminish them. For early side effects of injectable soft tissue fillers the application of ice after injection may help to reduce swelling, and preoperative precautions regarding blood thinners may help to reduce the severity of bruising. Infrequently, vascular compromise, resulting in tissue necrosis can result from compression or obstruction of blood vessels in the glabella (supratrochlear artery) or nasolabial fold (angular artery). Contact us today at MCNYC at +1-646-647-9163 or info@icrmc.org for further information or to book your free consultation at www.icrmc.org.

Are facial fillers hurting?

Most facial filler procedures are routine and nearly painless. When the injections are given, it might feel uncomfortable but shouldn’t be painful. Treatment usually takes up to thirty minutes, so it has little impact on your day! We also offer many pain/anxiety management tools in office that can make the procedure more comfortable for you. To reduce the incidence and severity of bleeding and bruising, we instruct patients to avoid substances that impair hemostasis (acetylsalicylic acid, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, excessive alcohol, vitamin E supplementation, and other dietary supplements that may have an anticoagulating effect) for 7 days before treatment, provided these agents can be discontinued safely. Due to concern for reactivation of oral herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection following lip augmentation, the use of prophylactic antiviral therapy at the time of lip augmentation with a soft tissue filler is often recommended by Dr. Nicolas Batty. Contact us today at MCNYC at +1-646-647-9163 or info@icrmc.org for further information or to book your free consultation at www.icrmc.org.

How long do facial fillers last?

Facial fillers are not everlasting. Because they’re usually made of natural substances, they will ultimately metabolize, and the effect will fade. This is what makes staying on top of scheduled appointments so important, especially if you’re trying to build off your last result. You don’t want the filler result to dissolve entirely and want to build off your previous results to reach your goals. Filler can last between 6 months and 2 years, depending on the type of filler you get and where it’s injected. Dr. Nicolas Batty for example advise that Juvéderm treatment usually lasts up to 18 months, while Sculptra can last up to 2 years. Contact us today at MCNYC at +1-646-647-9163 or info@icrmc.org for further information or to book your free consultation at www.icrmc.org.

Are facial fillers the same as Botox?

While equally are injected and non-invasive, facial fillers and Botox are very different. Botox is a neuromodulator that freezes the muscles, which helps minimize wrinkles and lines caused by your facial expressions. It is most used to treat frown lines (aka 11s), forehead lines and lines around and eyes (aka crow’s feet). However, facial fillers add volume and plump the skin to reduce the impact of lines and wrinkles. They are most injected in the mid to lower face (cheeks, chins, jawline and lips). So, although there are similarities, facial fillers and Botox work very differently on different areas of the face. For both agents, the risks of treatment and expected treatment outcome should be discussed thoroughly with patients. We utilize informed consent documents and pretreatment and post-treatment photographs to document patient understanding and treatment progress. Both therapies can complement the cosmetic work as Botulinum toxin (Botox or other brands) can be used in combination with injection of cosmetic fillers, or ablative laser resurfacing, micro focused ultrasound, or facial cosmetic surgeries. Contact us today at MCNYC at +1-646-647-9163 or info@icrmc.org for further information or to book your free consultation at www.icrmc.org.

Things to remember

When thinking about facial filler and whether it’s right for you, it’s also important to remember to do your research on where and who you are going to trust with your face. Although you may be tempted to choose a cheaper clinic or injector, be wary that they may not come with as much experience. That certainly doesn’t mean most expensive is best either, it just means do your homework. Meet an injector who feels like the right fit for you. Choosing the right injector the first-time results in savings of time, energy and money. Contact us today at MCNYC at +1-646-647-9163 or info@icrmc.org for further information or to book your free consultation at www.icrmc.org. When you are paying for facial fillers, you aren’t paying for the product itself – you are paying for the experience and expertise of the injector. Don’t trust your face to just anyone!

Facial fillers in Manhattan, New Yorker.

The Medical Clinic NYC provides top leading care of med spa and wellness in Manhattan New York. Offering leading skin care and a wide range of treatments in injectables, as well as Skin tightening solutions and laser hair removal, skin texture, skin tone, pigment and vascular disorders. Led by acclaimed board-certified aesthetic medicine, internal medicine, pathology, hematology and medical oncology Nicolas Batty, MD and his team, you can be sure you’re in qualified and experienced hands. We commit to outstanding standard of aesthetic care in the medical skin care industry and are dedicated to helping people feel empowered about how they look! Our highly trained staff can offer you a program tailored to your needs. Our team of certified nurse specialists and physician assistants can endorse the best facial filler for you and your desired results. If you are interested in enhancing your natural look, have a look at our range of dermal fillers. Or book a free consultation at www.icrmc.org with one of our top medical providers for expert guidance and advice on which one to choose.

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