Soft Tissue Fillers
Who should consider soft tissue fillers?
What happens during the procedure?
What is the expected outcome of the procedure?
Initial consultation and testing
Follow-up care
Who should consider soft tissue fillers?
Anyone who has
- Deep forehead lines
- Wrinkles from the nose to the mouth
- Lip wrinkles
Soft tissue fillers – collagen, hyaluronic acid (Restylane) and fat injection – are flexible substances that are injected into the skin to improve the appearance of wrinkles or fine lines. A very small needle is used to inject the filler directly into the wrinkle. Afterwards, you may notice some temporary swelling, redness or minor bruising where the injection occurred. The injections are given during a standard clinic visit and do not require any special preparation. There is no recovery waiting time and you may return to normal activity immediately. The injections will begin to take effect within 2–3 days and last from 3–6 months.
What is the expected outcome of the procedure?
Wrinkles or fine lines around the treated areas – eyes, mouth, cheeks, jaw line, brow and bridge of the nose – will become softer and more relaxed providing a more youthful appearance. appearance.
Initial consultation and testing
Plan to spend approximately two hours at the Facial Cosmetic Surgery Clinic during your first visit. This will allow you to have a comprehensive discussion with our facial cosmetic surgeon and find out if soft tissue fillers are right for you.
Follow-up care
There is no special care required following soft tissue fillers. Your doctor can discuss possible side effects at the time of the procedure. The effects of soft tissue fillers generally last for 3–6 months. Should you have questions or concerns after your visit, please call the Facial Cosmetic Surgery Clinic at 734.763.9142.
