Injectable Fillers

    NEWPORT BEACH, CA, May 03, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Injectable fillers can make thin lips plumper, enhance superficial contours, smooth facial creases and wrinkles or improve the appearance of shallow scars. There is a minimal amount of discomfort associated with the use of injectable fillers and they are considered safe and effective.

Types of Fillers Available

• Collagen
• Hyaluronic acid
• Hydroxylapatite
• Human fat
• PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate) [Currently unavailable from US Manufacturer]

Collagen is a natural protein. Injectable collagen (Cosmoderm, Cosmoplast is derived from human dermis . The use of bovine collagen (Zyplast, Zyderm) requires pre-treatment allergy testing. The use of human and bovine collagen is FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved but use has diminished significantly with the introduction of hyaluronic acid gels.

Hyaluronic acid (Restylane, Juvederm ) is a natural substance found in the human body, also FDA approved These are the most common fillers in use today. They last ingeneral between 3 months and a year. Hydroxylapatite (Radiesse) is a mineral-like compound found naturally in human bones. This treatment is also FDA approved. It is slightly more expensive than Hyaluronic acid but can last several years.

Human fat is harvested from the patient's own body. It is the most natural filler that we know of because it is your own tissue. THE two downsides however, are that fat harvesting to inject requires a trip to the operating room and fat is a bit unpredictable in how much will eventually survive after injection.

Are There Risks Involved?

Complications from injectable fillers are rare. As with any procedure, there are some side effects that may occur. Infection at the injection site, bruising, and swelling are all possible. There can also be redness, itching and skin sensitivity.

The results of a procedure using injectable fillers are immediately apparent. Any mild swelling or bruising can be alleviated with a cold pack and should improve within hours or just a day or two. The options available for injectable filler treatments are many. It is important to seek out the services of a highly trained and qualified plastic surgeon who will discuss your procedure with you and what you can expect.

If you live in the Newport Beach, Orange County, California area and you think you are a candidate for an injectable filler procedure but need advice concerning these procedures, please visit the website of Douglas L. Hendricks, M.D., FACS, Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center today and learn all you can about these procedures from a highly trained and qualified surgeon.

Source: Pacifica Cosmetic Surgery Center
Website: http://www.drhendricks.com

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