Category: Dermal Fillers

While many aesthetic procedures require precise, modest volumes of dermal filler, achieving comprehensive facial contouring or addressing concerns in larger body areas often necessitates a more substantial amount of product. Recognizing this clinical need, Radiesse®, the unique Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA) biostimulator from Merz Aesthetics, is available not only in the standard 1.5ml size but also …

Radiesse® 3ml: The Advantage of Larger Volume for Aesthetic ContouringRead More

The mid-face, particularly the cheeks, serves as a fundamental pillar of facial structure and youthful aesthetics. Age-related volume loss in this area significantly contributes to common signs of aging, including a flattened appearance, hollows, and the descent of overlying tissues that can exacerbate nasolabial folds and lead to jowl formation. Restoring volume and contour to …

Mastering Mid-Face with Juvéderm VolumaRead More

Achieving a significant increase in lip volume and definition is a frequent request in aesthetic practice. Patients seeking a fuller, more voluptuous lip appearance require a dermal filler specifically capable of providing robust volume with predictable integration. Juvéderm® Ultra XC, a key hyaluronic acid (HA) filler within the trusted Juvéderm® collection from Allergan Aesthetics, part …

Mastering Lip Volumization with Juvéderm® Ultra XC: Technique & Product SpecificsRead More

Effectively addressing moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds requires dermal fillers that provide sufficient structure and filling capacity while integrating smoothly into the tissue. Juvéderm® Ultra 3, a well-established product within the widely recognized Juvéderm® collection from Allergan Aesthetics, part of AbbVie, is designed to serve this purpose. Leveraging Hylacross® technology, it offers a …

Juvéderm® Ultra 3: Understanding its Role in Facial CorrectionRead More

Patient demand for enhanced lower facial aesthetics, particularly a defined and youthful jawline, continues to surge. Anatomical changes associated with aging, such as mandibular bone resorption, soft tissue descent leading to jowl formation, and loss of sharp contours, drive this demand. While surgical options exist, non-surgical enhancement using dermal fillers offers a less invasive alternative. …

Radiesse: Mastering Jawline ContouringRead More

Beyond the face, the hands often clearly display signs of aging due to volume loss, which can lead to prominent veins, visible tendons, and thin, crepey skin. Effectively treating this area enhances overall aesthetic harmony and patient satisfaction. Restylane® Lyft™ (by Galderma) stands out as a key tool for this indication, being the first hyaluronic …

Restylane® for Hand RejuvenationRead More

Hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are the most popular and widely used category of injectable aesthetics globally. Their widespread prominence is due to a combination of factors: their compatibility with the human body, their inherent versatility across numerous applications, and their strong safety profile, notably enhanced by their reversibility. While at first glance they may seem …

Practitioner’s Guide to HA Filler ScienceRead More

While patients are primarily motivated by the aesthetic outcomes of dermal filler treatments – whether it’s smoothing wrinkles, restoring volume, or enhancing features – the injection process itself can be a source of anxiety or discomfort. Effectively managing pain and minimizing patient stress significantly enhances the overall treatment experience, builds trust, improves compliance with multi-session …

Improving Patient Comfort: Dermal Filler Techniques & ProductsRead More

Lip augmentation is a highly sought-after aesthetic procedure, offering practitioners the opportunity to create or restore volume, define shape, and enhance the overall harmony of the lower face. While often perceived as a straightforward treatment, performing safe and aesthetically pleasing lip plumping injections using hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers requires a sophisticated understanding of lip anatomy, …

A Practitioner’s Guide to Lip Plumping InjectionsRead More

Injectable dermal fillers have become a cornerstone of non-surgical aesthetic medicine, offering powerful tools to address signs of aging and enhance facial contours. These injectable medical devices are utilized to restore volume, smooth lines and wrinkles, and sculpt various facial features, contributing significantly to facial harmony and rejuvenation. Given their widespread use and the variety …

Dermal Fillers Explained: A Guide for Aesthetic PractitionersRead More