{"id":12204,"date":"2020-12-03T13:11:41","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T21:11:41","guid":{"rendered":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/?p=12204"},"modified":"2024-04-09T07:18:57","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T14:18:57","slug":"which-fillers-work-best-where-dermatologists-break-it-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/which-fillers-work-best-where-dermatologists-break-it-down","title":{"rendered":"Which Fillers Work Best Where? Dermatologists Break It Down"},"content":{"rendered":"

If it seems like everyone you know has done a little plumping of their lips<\/a>, sculpting of their cheeks, or softening of their smile lines<\/a>, well, that’s because they probably have. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery<\/a>, hyaluronic acid fillers were the second most popular nonsurgical procedure in 2018, up 12.2% from the previous year. Best of all, women aren’t acting like it’s a dirty little secret anymore; they’re talking about it with friends and sharing it on social media. <\/p>

But because the conversations rarely go into specifics, it’s not always clear which of all the different types of fillers<\/a> on the market work best in certain areas of the face and body. Dermal fillers generally fall into two categories: hyaluronic acid and biostimulatory. Hyaluronic acid–based fillers, like Restylane<\/a> and Juvéderm<\/a>, which can hold up to a thousand times their weight in water, create a plumping effect and help to rebuild volume that may have been lost due to aging. Biostimulatory fillers, like Radiesse<\/a> and Sculptra<\/a>, work as the “scaffold, or building blocks, for the body to enhance its own collagen production,” explains Dr. Shari Marchbein<\/a>, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. <\/p>

Dermal fillers also come in different weights or thicknesses. A thinner, more flexible formula is better suited for areas of the face that move a lot, like around the eyes or the mouth. A heavier option that builds structure and lifts is better suited for the cheeks or jawline.  <\/p>

Below, a guide to the most popular filler products doctors use for each injection location. Note that many providers use these fillers off label, or in areas that are not officially indicated on the FDA approval for the product. This is not an exhaustive list of products and uses. After a consultation, your board-certified doctor will be able to select the proper filler for your individual needs.<\/em><\/p>

Related: Injectable Bruises? Been There. Here’s How to Handle Them Without Hiding Out.<\/a><\/em><\/p>

Cheeks<\/strong><\/h2>

Commonly used: <\/strong>Juv<\/a>é<\/a>derm Voluma XC<\/a>, Restylane Lyft<\/a>, Sculptra<\/p>

Why: <\/strong>Dr. Sabrina Fabi<\/a>, a dermatologic surgeon in San Diego, says that thicker formulas like these are more “cohesive” in nature so that when you “place [them] along the bone, which is where you inject, it’s going to create a more structured cheekbone.” <\/p>

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Under-eyes<\/strong><\/h2>

Commonly used: <\/strong>Restylane Silk<\/a>, Belotero<\/a> Balance<\/p>

Why: <\/strong>What we commonly refer to as under-eye bags<\/a> are actually the fat pads that poke out from the bony structure surrounding the eye, aka the orbital rim. The bags are a common sign of aging, because we lose the collagen and elastin that holds them in place. They can also be genetic. <\/p>

Fillers can be used along the orbital rim, to help camouflage the bags or to add volume to hollow, sunken under-eyes. “The choice of filler in the under-eye hollows is important because some are too thick or cause too much swelling around the eyes,” says Dr. Marchbein. <\/p>

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