What Fillers Can I Choose From?
As one of the pioneers in the field, Dr. Tina West had a hand in trailblazing some of the earliest dermal fillers— some of which are still used today. She has since consistently been one of the country’s highest-volume injectors over the past twenty years. You can have confidence in your choice of dermal filler options and procedures at The West Institute. As a consultant and trainer for Allergan and Galderma, Dr. West has trained many other physicians in advanced treatment techniques using many of their offered dermal fillers.
Juvéderm is an injectable gel hyaluronic acid-based filler. Juvéderm not only adds volume to your skin, but it also hydrates skin for a lasting effect. The rejuvenating effects of Juvédem occur immediately, and the benefits have been proven to last for up to one to two years with optimal treatment.
Restylane is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler comprised of long-lasting hyaluronic acid (a natural sugar normally found in the skin) that maintain your skin’s natural elasticity and mobility. Restylane is designed to add volume to your skin and subcutaneous tissue while hydrating skin for a lasting effect. Restylane is also commonly used for lip augmentation and smooths fine lines and wrinkles around the lips, including vertical lip lines and nasolabial folds. The results of Restylane can be seen for up to a year.
In addition to the face, one of the most common places to reveal age is our hands. Our hands can lose volume over time, which may leave skin looking loose and wrinkled, exposing unattractive tendons and veins. Radiesse is the only filler approved for treatment to restore this lost volume in the hands. As a versatile injectable filler, Radiesse has also been approved for treating the face. Dr. West uses Radiesse to restore volume along the jawline, in the hands, and in the thin, crepey skin that many women develop around the inner upper arms, the chest, and above the knees.
Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid collagen stimulator that works with your body to revitalize collagen production and restore the skin’s deep, underlying structure to diminish the appearance of deep hollows and wrinkles. Sculptra works to reflate very hollow areas, gradually restoring facial volume and fullness over multiple treatment sessions. Results from Sculptra can last up to two years.
For moderate to severe wrinkles and lines, Belotero is another effective dermal filler that produces a natural look and feel. Belotero uses a hyaluronic acid gel to integrate with your skin’s natural tissue to plump the skin and diminish the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Dr. West uses Belotero to restore volume in certain specific areas of the face.
Revanesse Versa is a hyaluronic acid filler that treats moderate to severe folds and wrinkles. Our experts use Versa to replenish volume and fullness to the skin, providing a healthy and youthful appearance to the lips, cheeks, nasolabial folds, glabella (between the eyes), and tear troughs. The benefits of one injectable treatment can last up to six months.
Teoxane’s state-of-the-art RHA fillers are the first and only injectables that are FDA-approved to improve dynamic facial wrinkles and folds, such as the nasolabial folds. RHA products can adapt to natural facial movements more effectively than any other fillers on the market. Offered in 3 different formulations (RHA 2, RHA 3, and RHA 4), each filler has unique properties and can be injected into varying depths for distinct effects. RHA fillers can be long-lasting and endure for up to 9 to 18 months in some patients.
What Are Your Options of Tear Trough Fillers for Bags Under Eyes?
In addition to seeking a leading injector like Dr. Tina West to perform your treatment, it’s also essential to select the appropriate filler product.
For the delicate area under the eyes, a hyaluronic acid filler, such as Restylane or Restylane Silk, is an excellent choice. Not only will a HA filler deliver smooth, natural-looking results, its effects can also be reversed using an enzyme called hyaluronidase.
Additionally, the thin composition of these products helps limit the chance of a Tyndall effect, which presents as a bluish tint under the eyes.
