PROCEDURES
Various classes of fillers now exist to smooth out "smile lines" around the nose and mouth, or fill in areas of creases or ridges on the face. Non-allergenic and FDA-approved, fillers are collagen based (Cosmoderm and Evolence) or hyaluronic acid based (Juvederm). Therapy with filler materials is customized to the patient’s age and facial structure. Results are evident instantly in the office, lasting from nine months up to a year and a half, depending on type, location, and natural variation. Lip injections involve pain, less so for all other areas. Subtle use of filler enhances and reflects a mood of youth, without overdoing it.