Injectable dermal fillers are products that are used to restore a more youthful appearance by filling in specific areas of the face that have lost volume over time. They can be used to fill in lines, wrinkles, scars and to restore facial volume.

Fillers are also commonly used to enhance your existing facial features. Patients commonly seek enhancement of their lips, cheek bones, and chin. Dr. Steiger's philosophy on dermal fillers is centered around creating a natural appearing enhancement, avoiding the "over injected" look.

There are a number of FDA approved products available on the market today. They include Restylane , Perlane , Juvederm Ultra , Juvederm Ultra Plus , Radiesse , Evolence , and Sculptra . Each has its own unique characteristics making them useful for different applications. Dr. Steiger will help you choose which product is best suited for you depending on your goals of treatment. Products can also be mixed in order to achieve the best possible results.

Injectable dermal fillers are performed in the comfort of our office. They can help improve your appearance in a short period of time with virtually no down time.

Please visit the FAQ section below for more information

Evolence- This patient desired improvement in her deep "smile" lines around her mouth. Dr. Steiger performed Evolence collagen injections to improve her appearance.

Evolence

Evolence is a collagen based dermal filler recently approved by the FDA for cosmetic use. Collagen is the most abundant protein present in human skin. As we age, our skin looses collagen. Evolence is an ideal filler because it replaces your skin's lost collagen. Evolence can fill in fine lines and wrinkles throughout the face. It will improve your look and take years off of your appearance.

Evolence is made of specially engineered porcine collagen. Since collagen is not hydrophillic(water attracting), Evolence does not cause swelling at the time of injection. Collagen is also a natural coagulant of blood, so less bruising is seen with this product. Since it closely resembles human collagen, no skin testing is required before injection. These attributes make it an ideal filler if you have a shorter time frame prior to a special event or occasion.

Dr. Steiger performs Evolence treatments in the comfort of his office. During your consultation he will help you determine if this is the right product for you. Dr. Steiger uses injection techniques which minimize discomfort. A local or topical anesthetic may be also be administered for patient comfort before injection. You may return to your normal schedule immediately after treatment.

Radiesse- This patient was interested in rejuvenating her appearance. As we age, facial volume is lost, creating a "deflated" appearance. Dr. Steiger can restore lost facial volume with his technique for facial volumization with injectable fillers. Dr. Steiger performed volumeizing radiesse injections on this patient to correct facial volume loss and restore a youthful look. Improvement is appreciable throughout her entire face, including the enhancement of her eyes.

Radiesse

Radiesse is a synthetic injectable filler used to fill in lines and wrinkles and reshape the facial contour. It can improve the appearance of a variety of wrinkles, including the nasolabial folds and marionette lines, and can enhance the eyes, cheeks, chin and jaw line. Radiesse can restore a healthy, youthful appearance, enhance your existing features, and increase your confidence- all without invasive surgery or scarring.

Radiesse is made of calcium hydroxyapatite, which is a naturally occurring mineral in the human body. Since it is synthetic (not derived from human or animal tissue) there is no risk of infectious transmission. This unique injectable may also stimulate collagen growth, providing an initial plumping along with extended correction. Side effects such as swelling or bruising are minimal and should fade within a few days. Results are visible immediately after the injection and can last for months to years, although the procedure can be repeated as often as you wish.

Dr. Steiger performs Radiesse treatments in his office, which typically take between fifteen to forty-five minutes to complete. Dr. Steiger uses injection techniques which minimize discomfort. A local or topical anesthetic may be also be administered for patient comfort before injection. Side effects such as swelling, redness or bruising are minimal and should fade within a few days. Work and other normal activities can be resumed immediately after treatment.

Perlane- This patient wanted her lips to be enhanced, without looking "overdone." Dr. Steiger's philosophy and technique for lip augmentation produces natural-looking results.

Restylane and Perlane

Restylane and Perlane are safe, natural cosmetic dermal fillers. They restore skin volume and fullness to smooth out wrinkles, reshape facial contours, and augment the lips. They can improve the appearance of a variety of wrinkles, including the nasolabial folds (smile lines) and marionette lines, and can enhance the eyes, lips, cheeks, chin and jaw line. Restylane and Perlane create a more healthy, youthful appearance by rejuvenating volume deficient areas.

Restylane and Perlane are made of non-animal based hyaluronic acid, a sugar molecule found naturally in human skin. Once injected, the hyaluronic acid molecules attract water producing a soft, supple correction that looks very natural. Restylane is safe, with over 1.4 million treatments performed in the US. Since they are non-animal derived products there is minimal risk of infectious transmission or allergic reactions.

Dr. Steiger performs Restylane and Perlane injections in the comfort of his office. Patients can return back to work immediately after treatment. A very small percentage of patients may develop redness or bruising. This typically resolves in several days, but can be covered. Results are visible immediately after treatment, and most patients appreciate 6 to 9 months of correction. The procedure can repeated as often as you wish. A private consultation with Dr. Steiger will help you determine which filler is ideal for you.

Juvederm

Juvederm is an injectable filler which can improve the appearance of deep facial wrinkles, folds, lines and acne scars, enhance the lips, and re-contour facial features. Juvederm is made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance found in human skin. Hyaluronic acid bestows volume to the skin. Without it, the skin would appear dry, withered and wrinkled. As we age, our skin cells lose some of their ability to effectively produce hyaluronic acid. Juvederm treatments restore some of the lacking natural hyaluronic acid. The results are very natural and long-lasting, with the effect remaining for six months or longer.

Dr. Steiger performs Juvederm treatments in the comfort of his office. Depending on the area being treated, the procedure can take as little as 10 minutes to as much as 45 minutes to complete. A topical numbing cream, local anesthetic, or nerve block may first be administered to maximize patient comfort.

Juvederm has very few side effects. Some patients may experience redness or swelling at the injection site which can last for a few days. Nevertheless, work and other normal activities can be resumed immediately after treatment. Juvederm is a safe and effective injectable that can be used for all skin types and colors and does not require prior testing. During your private consultation, Dr. Steiger will help you determine which filler is best for you.

Sculptra

Sculptra is a cosmetic dermal filler designed to fill areas of fat loss beneath the skin. It is made of poly-L-lactic acid, a material which has been safely used in surgical suture for many years. Once Sculptra is injected, it initiates a response that results in skin thickening, improving the sunken appearance. Patients are reevaluated in several weeks to determine if further treatment is necessary. Several treatments may be required in order to achieve maximum benefit.

Sculptra injections are performed in the comfort of Dr. Steiger's office. The product must be prepared the day prior to injection, with treatments typically lasting 15 minutes. Clinical studies have shown that Sculptra can provide lasting volume enhancement for up to 2 years. A consultation with Dr. Steiger will help determine if Sculptra is right for you.

Filler FAQs

Cosmetic dermal fillers are substances that are injected just below the surface of the skin to fill in lines, wrinkles, scars, and restore facial volume. Dermal fillers produce remarkable results with minimal to no downtime. The treatments are comfortably performed in our office.

Dermal fillers can be used to improve the nasolabial folds (smile lines), marionette lines, cheek hollows, cheek creases, chin creases, frown lines, mid-face, and hollows under the eyes. Targeting specific areas of your face, dermal fillers can take years off of your appearance.

Yes. Dr. Steiger uses certain fillers for lip augmentation, achieving remarkable results through his technique. He takes pride in creating proportionate, natural appearing lips. Please visit our lip enhancement section. (link this)

Yes. Fillers can be used to correct the depressions that form beneath the eyes. The hollow area close to the nose is called the tear trough. Dr. Steiger's unique technique can restore a more youthful appearance to the region underneath the eye, such as the tear trough, as well as the outer portion of the lower eyelid.

Dr. Steiger performs filer injections underneath the eyes in some instances to delay the need for a surgical procedure, as well as to fill in the lower eyelid / cheek area when to much fat was removed in a prior lower lid blepharoplasty. For this reason, he rarely removes fat when performing lower eyelid surgery.

A liquid face lift, sometimes referred to as a lunch-hour facelift, is performed by restoring missing volume to specific areas of your face. Facial re-contouring with injectable fillers can delay the need for more invasive surgery, and restore a youthful appearance.

A cosmetic filler's longevity depends upon the type of filler used and your body's response to it. The majority of fillers last from 6 months, up to 2 years. Injectable fillers can be repeated as often as you like to improve or restore the correction.

Cosmetic filler treatments are performed by placing small injections into specific areas. Dr. Steiger utilizes a variety of special injection techniques to minimize discomfort. Topical and/or local anesthetic can also be used to provide greater comfort. We only use the highest quality/grade of medical equipment in our office. Most patients are pleasantly surprised by the minimal discomfort from the procedure.

There are many dermal fillers on the US and international markets. Dr. Steiger believes that safety is of the utmost importance and will only inject products which are FDA approved for safety. All products are purchased directly from the manufacturer, ensuring the highest grade and reliability.