DERMAL FILLERS
Collagen is a protein that acts as a support structure for the skin, and unfortunately it breaks down with age. Older skin tends to lose its tone and elasticity as it loses its collagen supply. Fortunately, Collagen replacement therapy using injectable collagen that can smooth facial lines (e.g. nasolabial folds) on the surface of the skin help the skin to regain its youthful appearance. This procedure complements Botox treatment and can take years of your face. Injectable collagen can also enhance facial features such as 'plumping' thin lips, augmenting nose bridge and cheek bones.
The aging process causes the face to lose underlying fat and collagen, the skin starts to sag and wrinkle. Wrinkle fillers, commonly known as fillers, can give the skin back its plumped up, youthful appearance. Soft tissue fillers designed to "fill in" facial indentations made by fine lines and wrinkles include fat, collagen and hyaluronic acid. The effect is temporary because the body eventually breaks down these fillers. Results last from several months to about a year.
Esthéis has been designed from biofermentation hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally present in our body. Esthéis is a substance of natural origin which is safe and completely biocompatible and wholly biodegradable with no risk of allergy or other known side effects.
Patients should avoid blood thinners such as aspirin, ibuprofen, warfarin, other prescription blood thinners, for a period of 10 days before administration of dermal fillers to minimize the risk of bleeding and bruising. Anyone with a history of facial cold sores should be treated preventatively on the day of Restylane?administration. Women who may be pregnant should also postpone their treatment.
Esthéis is administered by injection using a very fine gauge needle into the site where enhancement is desired. The area is first anesthetized with a topical cream or local numbing solution. The amount of fillers used is dependent upon the degree of wrinkling and the site of correction. This simple procedure that takes a few minutes.
This treatment produces immediate results, with minimal and transient swelling or redness, and lasts for at least a year! There is minimal recovery time. Most people are able to go back to work immediately. Occasionally, there may be some bruising or swelling that will go away after 2-3 days.