INJECTABLE FILLERS – FLEMING ISLAND, FL*

Overtime, the face begins to lose volume and gains fine lines and wrinkles. Injectable fillers, sometimes called dermal fillers, are used to treat wrinkles and loss of fullness. While a face lift or other plastic surgery can address some of these concerns, many people haven’t reached this stage yet. They are looking for a solution that doesn’t involve general anesthesia and surgery. An injectable filler is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment that is a wonderful method for restoring skin to a smoother, younger appearance. Fleming Island surgeon, Dr. William Wallace, is a highly skilled and experienced injector who has performed thousands of filler treatments to help his clients achieve their aesthetic goals. As an added bonus we also have a talented Nurse Practitioner on staff that can perform these injections.

Collagen is a protein that is made up of amino-acids. It can be derived from the human body or animals (known as bovine collagen). Collagen feels very natural when injected. It is commonly used in the lips for lip augmentation.

Calcium hydroxyapatite is a substance found naturally in human bones. It is a mineral-like compound and one of the heavier derma fillers. This particular filler treatment is generally used for deep crevices and creases.

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that exists in the human body. It can be found in connective and skin tissue and cartilage. It is extracted, reformulated and then offered as a derma filler. It is a popular choice because of its compatibility.

Polylactic acid is a synthetic substance created and used as a filler. This particular substance works differently than the other fillers because, once injected, it stimulates collagen production. Therefore, results will not be immediate but will appear gradually over time.

The primary filler on the market today is polymethylmethacrylate fillers (PMMA). This filler contains a low concentration of microspheres suspended in a larger amount of purified collagen gel. PMMA is more solid and heavier than most other fillers. It is used for deep wrinkles, deep contours and crevices, and is sometimes used as a implant during reconstructive surgery.

All of the wrinkle relaxer treatments on the market today serve a specific purpose, and each does it well, depending on the patient and their precise needs. With that said, BOTOX continues to be the gold standard wrinkle relaxer treatment and leads the market with millions of injections given each year. It’s common for practitioners to use more than one product in a session. For example, some patients react better to BOTOX to treat forehead lines and Xeomin to treat Crow’s feet. Every patient is different, and therefore, we offer two options in neuromodulators to best suite you.

All injectable fillers on the market today are FDA-approved and are safe to use. It is important to discuss the differences between each filler treatment to decide which is the best choice for your specific situation.

The results of each injectable filler treatment will vary. On average, most will last between 3 months and a full year. Restylane, Juvederm are among some of the most common fillers and usually last 6 months or longer. 

Injectable fillers help to decrease wrinkles by adding volume to smooth the skin’s surface. BOTOX and Xeomin offer a result that looks and acts similar, but with a different approach. These treatments use a neurotoxic agent injected into the skin to temporarily relax overactive muscles causing wrinkles. When the muscles relax, the visible wrinkles on the outer layer of the skin relax and soften, resulting in a smoother, younger appearance.

1715 Eagle Harbor Pkwy

Suite B

Fleming Island, FL 32003

Phone: 904-900-2704

Fax: 904-621-9272