Dermal Fillers
Collagen is a natural protein that forms the main constituent of skin, muscles, ligaments and bones. As the skin ages, it slowly loses its main constituents - collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin, which help to maintain the elasticity and tone of the skin. In order to reverse the changes associated with ageing, dermal fillers are being used to treat concerned patients. Dermal fillers are used to eliminate or reduce wrinkles and frownlines, enhance lips, replace soft-tissue volume loss and raise scar depression.
What are dermal fillers and how do they work?
Dermal fillers are transparent gels that give volume to the facial skin when it is injected in minute amounts. You will see an immediate effect where deeper wrinkles and lines will be smoothened and lips will appear fuller. The fillers used are a slightly modified form of hyaluronic acid which comes in a highly purified form. This is a natural substance found in the skin, which gives your skin a full look by enabling it to retain water.
Types of dermal fillers
Perlane: An injectable cosmetic dermal filler utilised to soften facial folds and wrinkles of patients all over the world. It is a popular filler for facial depressions, lip augmentation and facial scarring. As Perlane is biodegradable, its effects are not permanent, but the result of this treatment lasts for six months to a year.
Restylane: This dermal filler is a unique collagen replacement therapy that makes use of hyaluronic acid. It offers permanent correction of facial wrinkles (moderate to severe) along with augmentation of lips. As hyaluronic acid is found naturally in the body, Restylane dissolves with time and the results last for up to six months.
Juvederm: This is a smooth gel-like substance made of hyaluronic acid that adds volume and provides hydration. After treatment with Juvederm, the skin shows a smooth and a natural look.
Places to look for in Melbourne
The Victorian Cosmetic Institute (Templestowe)
Manningham Medical Centre
Level 6, 200 High Street
Lower Templestowe
Victoria 3107
(03) 8850 0655
The Victorian Cosmetic Institute (Berwick)
Suite 2, 72 Gloucester Avenue
Berwick
Victoria 3806
(03) 9707 0888
Kiora medical spas
Phone:
1300 55 98 96 or +61 38554 4344 (international callers)
Location:
12 Wakefield Street, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122
Liposuction Australia
Medicentre Como 668 Chapel Street,
South Yarra Vic 3141
Australia
1 800 600 800
Ph: +61 3 9824 1600
Fax: +61 3 9827 4400
Essentially Bare Skin Clinic
1027 Mt Alexander Road
Essendon, Victoria, 3040
Tel: (03) 9379 4155
Fax: (03) 9379 4166
Melbourne Cosmetic Medicine
Phone: (03) 9349 3388
Address: 674 Swanston Street
Carlton, Vic 3053
(Melways 2B 8E)
Email: info@melbournecosmeticmedicine.com.au
Skinovate Prahran
182 Commercial Rd
Prahran, 3181
9510 7266
MELMAP 58D5
The Ashley Centre
4 Burke Road
Malvern East
Victoria 3145 Australia
Tel: (+61 3) 9569 3511
Calma Medispa Retreat
Day Spa Melbourne
Phone (03) 9500 1166
The Jewel
Suite 101 / 566 St Kilda Rd.
Melbourne 3004
Victoria Australia
Telephone: 61 3 9526 8644
Fax: 61 3 9526 8640