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The Skin and Cancer Center of New York
The Corinthian Building
345 East 37th Street
Suite 317
New York, NY 10016
The American Skin and Cancer Center
25 First Avenue
Suite 113
Atlantic Highlands, NJ 07716
West Coast Skin and Cancer Medical Center
7055 North Fresno Street
Suite 310
Fresno, CA 93720
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Facial Fillers
 Facial fillers are generally considered soft tissue
augmentation materials. There are many categories which include temporary
absorbable methods and as well permanent products. Board Certified
Dermatologist, Babar K. Rao, MD, FAAD, can review the benefits and risks
of each type of product, and which procedures are best suited for your
skin type or problem.
Facial fillers are generally used by a dermatologist to “plump up” furrows and hollows
in the face, and reduce wrinkles, giving the skin a smoother and more
pleasing appearance. Filler substances include bovine collagen and related
materials, autologous fat (fat removed from another part of a patient’s
body), and polymer implants.
Fillers are very effective at contouring specific locations on the face
such as around the lips and mouth, and correcting depressions and scars.
Lines and wrinkles associated with facial expression may also be improved
with botulinum toxin injections. This safe agent is injected in very tiny
amounts into specific muscles to treat vertical lines between the
eyebrows, on the bridge of the nose, forehead lines and furrows, and
crow’s feet at the corners of the eyes. It is also used to immobilize the
muscle bands sometimes visible on the neck.
The skin is the largest and most visible body organ. As skin ages, it
becomes thinner and less elastic.
Collagen and
elastin, the tissues that keep the skin firm, becomes weaker because
gravity, internal, and external factors exert a constant downward pull. As
a result of a lifetime of sun exposure, superficial blemishes may become
more noticeable. Because of this facial fillers were developed and can
help diminish the appearance of wrinkles and scars. Board Certified
Dermatologist, Babar K. Rao, MD, FAAD has many years of experience with
facial fillers.
What Are Facial Fillers?
Cosmetic facial fillers are materials that used to eliminate deeper lines
and wrinkles. Facial filler agents are used for deep wrinkles.
Facial fillers are used on smile lines wrinkles, wrinkles between the
eyebrows, sagging cheekbones (facial wasting) or for lip augmentation.
Facial fillers can also improve and/or eliminate acne, chicken pox scars
and other depressed scars.
What Are The Types of Cosmetic Fillers Used by Board Certified
Dermatologist, Babar K. Rao, MD, FAAD?
Collagen is a
popular facial filler. Collagen is used for smile lines and other
wrinkles, lip enhancement and scar correction.
Radiance® is a new
popular facial filler which is comprised of calcium material called
calcium hydroxylapatite. Radiance is approved by the FDA for the treatment
of wrinkles, facial wasting, as well as depressed scars (acne,
chicken pox, etc.). Radiance can last for up to five years. Radiance is
very popular for those patients with deep wrinkles, smile lines, and HIV
induced facial wasting.
If you have any questions about facial fillers such as
collagen or
radiance, or any
questions about our dermatology or dermatopathology procedures please feel
free to contact Board Certified Dermatologist, Board Certified
Dermatopathologist, Babar K. Rao, MD, FAAD at his Manhattan, New York,
Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey, or Fresno, California offices. |
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