Ellansé is an injectable dermal filler that can help smooth facial lines and folds, while restoring volume and mildly firming skin.
In the hands of an experienced injector, it can create sharper jawline, sculpt cheekbones, and reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds (known as marionette lines). It can also be used for hand rejuvenation, to replace lost volume in the backs of the hands.
While it works well for contouring and sculpting, it's not recommended as a lip filler or for treating dark circles under the eyes.
Ellansé is made of polycaprolactone (PCL) microspheres, mixed with a carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) gel carrier.
The gel delivers immediate results, while the PCL microspheres act as a biostimulator, to ramp up production of your own collagen over the next three months. This improves skin elasticity and creates a more youthful appearance.
The benefits of this new collagen can last for up to three years, and extraordinarily long time for a dermal filler.
RealSelf Tip: Radiesse filler also contains microspheres in a CMC gel carrier, to stimulate new collagen production. However, the microspheres in Radiesse are made of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), and results typically only last for about a year.