Soft Tissue Fillers

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Soft Tissue Fillers
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What are Soft Tissue Fillers?

• injectable substances
• Fat
• Hyaluronic Acid
• Calcium Hydroxylapatite
• improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• plump lips
• fill hollow cheeks, temples, and elevate deep
  folds
• improve depressed scars and facial imperfections

• There are a wide variety of fillers the doctor
  will determine which filler will best meet your
  desired result

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Before After
Immediately After Treatment to Nasolabial Folds
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What results can I expect?

• Results are generally long lasting
• About 1 year to 18 months with maintenance
  treatments needed after 6 months for Restylane
  Perlane
• About 1 year for Radiesse

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What happens during treatment?

• Prior to the treatment, the face is cleaned and
  topical or local anesthetic is used to numb the
  area.
• The filler is injected using a very small needle.
  Since the area is numb, there is minimal
  discomfort.
• After the procedure, there may be temporary
  swelling, redness, or bruising. Makeup can be
  used immediately.

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Before
Immediately After Refinement
2 Weeks After
Just Before 6 month Refinement
Lip Augmentation
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What are the risks?

• All medical procedures carry some risk.
• Soft tissue fillers are considered safe and
  effective.
• Side effects are few
• Minor bruising- avoid blood thinning medications
• Risk of allergic reaction
• Risk due to local injections
• Rarely pinching of blood vessels

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Care Instructions

• BEFORE
• Avoid taking aspirin, non-steroidal
  anti-inflammatory medications, St. Johns Wort,
  and high doses of Vitamin E for one week prior to
  treatment to reduce the risk of bruising and
  bleeding at the injection site.
• Please advise us if you have previously suffered
  from facial cold sores or fever blisters, as
  there are medications available to reduce the
  chance of an outbreak due to needle punctures.
• AFTER
• Cold compresses may be used immediately after to
  reduce swelling.
• Avoid touching the treated area within six hours
  following treatment so as not to accidentally
  injure the skin while the area is numb. After
  this time, the area can be gently cleansed with
  soap and water.
• Until redness or swelling has disappeared, avoid
  exposure of the treated area to intense heat such
  as a sun lamp, tanning or sunbathing.
• Avoid taking aspirin, non-steroidal
  anti-inflammatory medications, St. Johns Wort,
  and high doses of Vitamin E for one week after
  treatment to reduce the risk of bruising and
  bleeding at the injection site.