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Repeated dermal filler injections can actually stimulate your body's own collagen production, which will potentially allow you to use less filler on each subsequent treatment.
Thanks for your question. Voorhees at the University of Michigan was the first to show that HA fillers would squeeze collagen producing cells and cause them to create more collagen. In my own practice I have definitely noted that patients who get filler treatments regularly not only need less filler upon re-injection, but the effect seems to last longer, too. I hope you find the same to be true for you!
Yes, HA fillers get replaced replaced by your body with collagen. HA is the natural scaffolding for growth and organization of new collagen. But collage ages and stretches and breaks over time, with sun, smoking and hormonal fluctuations and need stimulation and replacement to maintain volume and elasticity of soft tissue.
Studies have shown that over time, fillers can stimulate your own collagen to thicken and can help prevent lines from forming. After a few repeated treatments, you may require less filler done at longer treatment intervals.
Dear Funia15You are absolutely correct that injectable fillers have revolutionized treatment of the midface over the past 10 years. While I used to perform midface lift procedures from 2002 to 2006, now most of those procedures are now replaced with fillers in the office with relative minimal...
While a facelift would probably give you the best result, especially for the neck, there are non-surgical options. Cheek fillers would be successful in re-volumizing the midface and your neck could be tightened with a radiofrequency device, like Exilis. We have had excellent experience thus far...
Before considering surgical removal of a temporary HA injectable filler, you may consider consulting a physician familiar with the use of the dissolving enzyme. Sometimes puffy areas can be reduced with dilute steroid injections as well. You may consider leaving surgery as a last resort, since...
Hi @Wags3. Thank you for sharing your photos. You would be a great candidate for tear trough fillers. Restylane and Belotero work great. I recommend seeking treatments from expert injectors who have the skill and experience to precisely inject fillers into treatment areas and avoid risks and...
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