What is dermis and why does it need to be filled?  On average, the skin is roughly 2 millimeters in thickness and the dermis or foundation of the skin is twenty to thirty times thicker than the overlying epidermis.  With each decade of life lived, we loose about six percent of our dermal thickness.  Genetics, photodamage from the sun and life style choices can speed up that process for the worse.  There has been and continues to be a search for the most appropriate material to fill up this dermal void incurred with aging.

For discussion sakes, there are basically three categories when it comes to fillers per se, those that are permanent, those that are semi-permanent and those that are less than the other two.   Each category has their pros and cons.  Although there are a host of fillers used worldwide, the FDA has the responsibility to allowed only those deemed safe for patient use to be utilized here in the United States.  The products listed  and discussed below are some of the latest and most current ones that have been granted deemed status for the use of dermal filling. 

Depending on the type of filler being used will determine its placement within the dermal layers and the subsequent longevity of results.  These non-surgical procedures are the most commonly performed in the country because of their ease of administration, the reduced costs as per surgical procedures and the lack of down time when obtained.  Not only do you receive immediate results, but an ongoing maintenance plan worked out by you and our professional staff can stave off surgical procedures over time.

As you research your options on dermal filling and/or chemodenervation (Botox treatments), please feel free to contact our office at your convenience and talked with my injectionist, Diane, who has a wonderful track record with our patients for a very natural result with a minimum of down time.  We look forward in hearing from you and meeting you for a consultation soon.