Facial Fillers in Chicago

Also known as facial line fillers or injectable fillers, facial fillers are substances injected into subdermal tissue to improve the appearance of wrinkles and other skin imperfections, restoring a more rejuvenated, younger-looking appearance. There are various types of facial fillers, among them collagen boosters, Restylane, Juvéderm, and Radiesse.

Restylane is an injectable facial filler composed of a hyaluronic acid gel. Restylane can be used to treat a variety of creases and lines, including smile lines and nasolabial folds. Restylane may also be used to augment the lips.

Juvéderm is an injectable facial filler made of hyaluronic acid gel, a naturally occurring substance that binds water to cells. Juvéderm can be used for the treatment of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds and for soft, natural-looking lip augmentation.

Voluma is an FDA-approved thicker form of hyaluronic acid best used for adding volume to the mid-face. It also reduces the appearance of jowls along the jawline.

Radiesse, previously known as Radiance, is an injectable facial filler made of calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHA) microspheres suspended in an aqueous polysaccharide gel. CaHA is a biocompatible substance, which is found in teeth and bone. Radiesse can improve the appearance of deep facial lines and folds in the face, neck or chest,, acne scarring, deep furrows between the brows, and facial depressions. It has little risk of allergic reaction.

Patients who are looking to improve the appearance of volume loss, facial asymmetry, wrinkling, and folds in the skin make good candidates for facial line fillers. These treatments are best for people with realistic expectations. While the idea of the complete and permanent removal of wrinkles may be attractive, it is unrealistic due to the ongoing nature of wrinkle formation and the currently available methods of treatment.

During the consultation for facial filler treatment, your skin will be examined, and your medical history will be taken. After discussing your goals, a treatment plan will be recommended and all details of the procedure explained, including the technique, the recovery, the risks, the costs, and so on.

Dr. Moynihan performs facial filler procedures in his private, luxury aesthetic center in the heart of Chicago.

The facial filler is injected beneath the skin of the treatment area(s) with a small needle or cannula. Depending on your desired results, more than one injection may be applied.

Facial filler treatments may take as little as 5 to 15 minutes to perform.

While there is usually little pain associated with facial filler injections, pain relief options are available and may be discussed during your consultation with your doctor. If you have a low tolerance for pain, your doctor can apply an anesthetic to your skin to minimize any discomfort caused by the procedure.

There are many ways to relieve the patient of discomfort during treatment. Some of these include the use of topical anesthetics, local anesthetic, ice, or a combination of such. The type employed will depend on the filler to be injected and the injection site.

Though minor irritation may occur at the injection site(s), facial filler treatment generally involves little recovery and virtually no downtime. Patients are normally able to return to work and resume routine activities immediately after the procedure.

In a vast majority of cases, the answer is, “No.” While some irritation may occur at the injection site(s), it is often minor enough to allow patients to go back to work and resume other normal activities immediately after treatment.

The potential risks associated with facial filler procedures may include allergic reaction, bruising, numbness, redness, swelling, discoloration, lumping, and granulomas. These, however, are quite rare. Far milder side effects, such as minor bruising and swelling are more likely to occur.

The cost of facial fillers depends on the results you wish to achieve, and the complexity of the procedure(s) required to achieve them.

On average, the treatment can cost between $500 and $2,000 per syringe. However, you’ll need to have a consultation with your provider for a more definite answer to the question, “How much are facial fillers?”

Patients will need to check with their own insurer. In general, facial filler procedures are usually not covered when performed for cosmetic purposes.

Voluma lasts for up to 24 months; Juvéderm, Restylane, Restylane Lyft, and Radiesse will last for 9 to 18 months.

Those living in Chicago or the surrounding areas will benefit from seeing double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Moynihan and his team, who provide the best facial filler treatments.