How can I get rid of the wrinkles around my mouth?
Perich Aesthetics, Tampa Bay FL
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Perich Aesthetics, Tampa Bay FL 〰️
Laugh lines are a sign of a good life, but sometimes you would rather not show your age quite so easily. The area around your mouth can have some of the deepest wrinkles that seem impossible to address. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were a product like Botox but specifically for that area to really boost your smile? Good news, there is!
Dermal fillers are a leading non-invasive, anti-aging solution to instantly smooth visible lines, wrinkles, and nasolabial folds. Dermal fillers work within minutes by boosting the skin's supply of hyaluronic acid. These injectables restore lost volume to the skin, smooth lines and soften creases to safely produce a more defined, more supple, and younger-looking face.
There are actually a variety of dermal fillers on the market today that are created specifically to work in one area or address a specific thing. For the lower face around the mouth, our favorite dermal filler is Radiesse. Think of Radiesse like a younger cousin to Botox who gets to benefit from new technology and research advancements that specifically help with the high use areas like around the mouth or the back of the hands.
What is Radiesse?
Radiesse is a trusted product that is specifically for moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds in the lower face and can also be used for your hands. The results are natural looking while providing an instant lift and definition which can last for a year or more.
Radiesse also helps to stimulate the collagen production in the area. The unique formula of Radiesse produces a lift below deep wrinkles, lines, and folds that looks natural and fresh. Radiesse is a dermal filler that shows results in your first treatment by adding fullness and volume to your face right away.
It is injected directly into the skin at the site of concern. Radiesse is made up of a natural material called Calcium Hydroxylapatite that is contained in a water based gel carrier. It is important to note, that Radiesse will not correct the underlying problems causing the wrinkles or folds.
What are the benefits of Radiesse?
Radiesse is commonly used to treat signs of aging in the face:
Smile lines
Laugh lines
Pre-jowl folds
Corners of the mouth
Chin wrinkles
Nasolabial folds (the creases that extend from the corner of your nose to the corner of your mouth)
In the hands, the enhanced appearance works to:
Resort lost volume
Minimize the visibility of the veins and tendons
Provide a smooth, natural result
What makes Radiesse different?
Dermal fillers rely on a naturally occurring compound called hyaluronic acid (HA), which is found in the body, to restore a youthful look. HA helps maintain skin hydration, fullness and elasticity. With age, people generally produce less HA, collagen and elastin, which all contribute to keeping skin plump and hydrated.
Radiesse is different because it uses a CaHA portfolio that provides immediate contouring plus stimulation of collagen and elastin production. Radiesse is the first and only filler on the market today to use this unique portfolio that is FDA approved. CaHA is a natural material called Calcium Hydroxylapatite. This is contained in a water based gel carrier that is injected directly into the area of concern.
Here is how the Radiesse website explains it:
Upon injection, the Radiesse CaHA gel matrix provides immediate improvement.
CaHA particles then integrate into your skin and create a “scaffold” that stimulates production of collagen and elastin.
As the gel carrier breaks down, a firm network of collagen fibers forms.
Formed collagen and elastin replaces the correction provided by the gel carrier, smoothing lines and promoting renewed skin structure.
The natural-looking results last a year or more in many patients.
This special combination really helps with those deep lines and wrinkles in “high traffic” areas that you need to still be able to move freely. Many other dermal fillers or injectables cause the area to be very tight and hard to move. Since you need to eat, talk, laugh, and shake hands, this can be very inconvenient around your mouth or back of hands. Hence why Radiesse is ideal for these areas.
Due to the special formula of Radiesse, what is really cool is that it then stimulates the collagen production at the site. This means the results will last longer as your body produces a boost of collagen that keeps the skin healthy and plump.
How long will the results from Radiesse last?
Radiesse will give you results immediately upon injection and can last upwards of a year or more. Each person can have a different experience with any dermal filler used, therefore results can vary.
How long does the procedure take?
Our doctors and practitioners inject the fillers into the soft tissue with a needle or cannula. Often, more than one injection is required to achieve the desired results. The procedure typically takes 30-to-45 minutes to complete. You can be in and out on a lunch break with no one being the wiser!
If you are interested in learning to see if Radiesse is the right choice to get rid of your wrinkles around your mouth or on your hands, then give us a call today to set up an appointment!