• Juvederm

Juvederm is made primarily with hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring sugar found in the body that helps to maintain moisture in the skin and joints by binding with water molecules to add volume. When Juvederm is injected into the treatment area, it fills in the wrinkles, plumping up the skin to produce an instantly smoother appearance. After nine months to a year, the hyaluronic acid is naturally absorbed back into the body, and additional treatments are required for maintaining results.  

• Radiesse

Radiesse is a water-based gel filler that contains the active ingredient calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA), a naturally occurring mineral that is found in our bones. The Radiesse formula does double duty by instantly plumping the skin and stimulating the natural production of collagen for long-lasting results. When the body absorbs the CaHA microspheres, it leaves the collagen behind, which is why Radiesse lasts a year or longer.

• Restylane

Restylane is a hyaluronic acid-based filler, although it is thicker than Juvederm, so the full results may not be visible until a few days after the injection. Restylane also promotes the body’s natural production of collagen, and the results can last anywhere between six and 18 months.

• Sculptra

Sculptra is a synthetic filler made with poly-L-lactic acid, which stimulates the body’s production of collagen. Sculptra typically takes a few separate treatments, spaced four to six weeks apart, for ideal results, but the smoother, fuller appearance can last up to two years after the first treatment.

• Belotero

Belotero is a soft, gel-like hyaluronic acid-based filler that works well with severe lines and folds, making it ideal for crow’s feet. The effects are visible immediately after the injection, and the results can last anywhere from six to 18 months.