The modern approach to cosmetic rejuvenation seeks to emulate youthful, full facial features. SkinSmart Dermatology provides safe, non-invasive alternatives to cosmetic surgery with minimal pain, swelling, bruising, or recovery time. Dr. Callahan specializes in these non-invasive alternatives using injectable materials and is considered the top injector on the west coast of Florida.
There are numerous facial injectable products available which can be used to restore the facial volume and fill out wrinkled or uneven areas of the face. SkinSmart Dermatology is on the cutting edge of the latest fillers available. For the safety of her patients, Dr. Callahan uses only FDA approved products on her patients, including Restylane®, Perlane®, Juvederm™, Radiesse®, Sculptra®, and numerous other fillers. These fillers have demonstrated predictable long term results, minimal bruising, swelling and redness after treatment.
During your cosmetic consultation, Dr. Callahan can recommend which dermal filler or fillers can achieve the enhancement you desire. The exact injectable or filler used is individualized for each patient, based on the location of injection, the desired effect, and longevity. As well, for optimized results Dr. Callahan personally performs all injectable treatments herself. Her advanced fellowship training in dermatologic surgery and extensive education and knowledge of the facial muscles and structure are to your advantage.
The result you should see is a restoration of younger, smoother facial contours without an invasive surgical procedure. Facial filler treatments may be used alone or in conjunction with a resurfacing procedure, such as a chemical peel or Fraxel laser, and is often combined with BOTOX® for a synergistic result.
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Restylane® is designed to smooth wrinkles, sculpt lips and shape facial contours, providing volume and fullness to the skin. Restylane® is a clear, synthetic gel composed of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found throughout your body. |
Restylane® treatments are used to physically fill in wrinkles, blemishes, and lines, making the patient’s skin appear smoother, healthier and more beautiful. Like many other dermal filler options available, Restylane® acts in two ways to produce longer-lasting facial rejuvenation than is possible with less advanced alternatives(Archives of Dermatology, February 2007 ed.). Restylane® not only fills in wrinkles but also stimulates the production of collagen fibers in the skin that are responsible for texture and elasticity. With hyaluronic acid's unique ability to bind with water, Restylane® remains in your skin for about 6-9 months. With no pre-testing necessary, Restylane® is perfect for those looking for that near instant improvement.
The most common areas to treat are the smile lines (nasolabial folds), glabellar lines between the eyebrows, and lips. Restylane® can also be used on smile lines, scars, corners of mouth, lip border, cheeks, under eyes and around the brows. This product is also used to eliminate lines crossing the lip border and produce a more youthful, voluptuous appearance.
Whether your goal is to plump your lips or just give them definition, Restylane® is the right dermal filler for you! |
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Like Restylane®, Perlane® is a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler. However, Perlane® contains a higher concentration of hyaluronic acid, making it more useful for treating larger folds and wrinkles. Having a thicker consistency, Perlane is used to add structure in areas such as the nasolabial folds (smile lines) and marionettes as it works very well in deeper folds. When used under the eyes, Perlane® provides a striking difference for those who are candidates.
At SkinSmart Dermatology we’ve found that cheeks are one of the most popular areas to improve. As we age, our cheeks deflate and cheek pads that were previously high migrate downwards. Dr. Callahan uses Perlane® to artistically contour the cheeks and subsequently provide a lifted, more ‘awake’ appearance. Results are natural and provide immediate gratification.
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Juvéderm™ Ultra and Ultra Plus are FDA approved dermal filling agents indicated for use in the correction of facial folds and wrinkles. |
The active ingredient in Juvéderm™ is hyaluronic acid, a substance that is naturally present in the body. Hyaluronic acid has turned out to be an ideal filler for correcting folds and wrinkles. For this reason, the treatment of facial folds and wrinkles with hyaluronic acid is currently the fastest growing non-surgical aesthetic procedure in the United States.
Juvéderm™ is safe and effective in patients of all skin types. Its injection into folds and wrinkles creates volume and fullness, and enhances the moisture content of the skin. This combination of effects fills and softens the injected lines, folds, and wrinkles, resulting in the aesthetic correction.
The Juvéderm™ gel is very smooth and flows easily into the skin, creating a smooth and natural look and feel. This allows us to provide a correction for facial wrinkles and folds that is easily tolerated and looks natural. Juvederm™ is an ideal filling agent for moderate wrinkles in the cheeks and moderately severe nasolabial folds. In addition, it can be used in lips to better define the lips and to make the lips appear fuller.
Whether your goal is to plump your lips or just give them definition, Juvéderm™ is the right dermal filler for you.
Dermal Filler – Lips, Smile lines & corners of mouth |
Patient photos are for educational purposes only and actual results may vary based on individual needs and medical procedures. |
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Radiesse® is a synthetic injectable filler that reduces wrinkles, creases, and scars by augmenting the body's natural collagen supply. Composed of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres in a biocompatible gel, Radiesse® is made from the same minerals found in our bones. |
Radiesse® is used to fill deep wrinkles and facial lines and can be used on many areas of the body; the most common include nasolabial folds, depressed scars, and mouth corners (oral commissures).
Results are visible immediately after injection and as Radiesse® breaks down, it stimulates collagen growth in the skin and the resulting benefits last for up to one year.
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Sculptra® is a safe, synthetic, and biocompatible material that is injected below the surface of the skin in the area of fat loss. It provides a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness, improving the appearance of folds and sunken areas. Sculptra® is used to help restore fullness, or volume to sunken cheeks, indentation, and hollow eyes.
Why do we need volume restoration?
As we age, our faces begin to show the effects of gravity, sun exposure and years of facial muscle movement, such as smiling and chewing. This aging process also leads to loss of fullness in the face seen as a loss of cheek fullness, the appearance of sagging lower cheeks and lips (nasolabial folds), the thinning of lips and the appearance of hollows in the temples. As the facial volume that keeps our skin looking youthful and plumped-up diminishes over time, laugh lines, smile lines, facial creases and hollowness remain. We are happy to discuss facial volume restoration with you at your next consultation with Dr. Callahan.
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