Deep wrinkles and expression lines

Dermal fillers are used to smoothen deep folds and grooves of the face and to enhance or augment the lips, towards the goal of a more attractive and youthful appearance. Some filling materials are temporary and others are permanent.

The FDA-approved temporary fillers are preferable because of their natural feel and superior risk profile. None of the modern skin fillers used at Dr. Valentin's clinic requires skin testing before application. The various soft tissue fillers differ in their composition and longevity.

The specific injectable filler that is chosen should be based on a number of variables such as depth of creases, longevity desired and ability for downtime. The fillers are only a tool in the hands of the aesthetic physician. The competence and aesthetic vision of the physician who will be injecting the product is critical in ensuring that the end result of the procedure will produce an enjoyable, natural result. We use the following:

Restylane is an FDA-approved dermal filler substance used to treat bothersome wrinkles such as the nasolabial folds and smile lines as well as for lip enhancement and lip augmentation. The active ingredient of Restylane is hyaluronic acid, a molecule naturally occurring in our skin.

Results after Restylane injection are immediate with minimal to no reaction in the skin.

The characteristics of Restylane, including its longevity and completely natural feel make it a great choice as a filler and are the reason for its extreme popularity.