Dermal Fillers in Philadelphia

30 year-old female patient who received filler to her cheeks and chin as well as neurotoxin injection to her masseter muscles for facial and jawline contouring

Juvéderm® fillers are composed of hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring substance present in the body that is responsible for maintaining the hydrated, plump appearance of the skin. HA bonds with water molecules to create volume in targeted areas of the face. The Juvéderm® family of fillers features a number of products specifically designed to address various aesthetic issues.

Juvéderm® Voluma™ XC: This popular filler product restores volume to gaunt cheeks, bringing about a more youthful appearance. It is an FDA-approved filler for correction of age-related volume loss in the midface and for chin augmentation with results shown to last up to 2 years. Juvéderm® Voluma™ XC is one of Dr. Ho’s fillers of choice for cheek augmentation, chin augmentation, facial contouring, liquid facelift, and jawline contouring. This filler is known for its unique Vycross technology that makes possible a highly crosslinked gel that is moldable immediately after injection and longer lasting compared to earlier generation fillers.

Juvéderm® Ultra XC: This filler offers several benefits. It can be administered to diminish the appearance of various moderate to severe facial wrinkles, including parentheses lines around the mouth (smile lines), marionette lines stretching from the corners of the mouth, and the nasolabial folds coming down from the sides of the nose. It can also volumize thin lips. Juvéderm® Ultra XC is an FDA-approved filler for lip augmentation and correction of moderate to severe wrinkles and folds with results shown to last up to 1 year. Dr. Tina Ho has extensive experience working with Juvéderm® Ultra XC, which is a popular filler of choice for plumping lips and softening the appearance of nasolabial folds and marionette lines.

Juvéderm® Ultra XC Before and After

34 year-old female who received filler to the upper and lower lips for lip volume augmentation and hydration. Results will vary by patient.

Juvéderm® Ultra Plus XC: This filler demonstrates a higher degree of cross-linking compared to Juvéderm® Ultra XC and therefore produces more robust results that have been demonstrated to last beyond 1 year. Juvéderm® Ultra Plus XC is indicated for improving moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Dr. Tina Ho selectively uses this filler in those patients with fairly deep nasolabial folds, marionette lines, or chin creases, in patients who seek cheek or chin augmentation but desire lesser longevity of effect compared to that of Juvéderm® Voluma™ XC, and in patients who strive for bolder lip augmentation.

Juvéderm® Ultra Plus XC Before and After

40-year old female who received Juvederm Ultra Plus to the upper and lower lips for lip volume augmentation and hydration. . Results will vary by patient.

Juvéderm® Volbella™ XC: This filler provides lips with subtle attractive definition and volume. Juvéderm® Volbella™ XC is FDA-approved for enhancing lip fullness and correcting perioral lines with results demonstrated to last up to 1 year. Dr. Ho typically uses this lip augmentation filler for those patients who seek a more understated and refined enhancement of their lip volume or definition. This filler is known for its unique Vycross technology that makes possible a highly crosslinked gel that is moldable immediately after injection and longer lasting compared to earlier generation fillers.

The Restylane® family of fillers is also comprised of hyaluronic acid and is quite diverse in its range of benefits.

Restylane® Lyft: Restylane® Lyft gives hollow, sunken cheeks the lift they deserve by restoring volume and definition. It can also restore volume to the hands for a rejuvenated appearance. Restylane® Lyft is FDA-approved and indicated for the correction of moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, cheek contouring, and hand rejuvenation with results shown to last up to 1 year. Dr. Ho frequently injects Restylane® Lyft and uses it as a workhorse filler for facial contouring, jawline contouring, cheek augmentation, and chin augmentation.

Restylane® -L: Restylane-L contains lidocaine, a local anesthetic that numbs the treatment region. This makes the injection process more comfortable. Restylane® -L is indicated for the correction for moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds including nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and smile lines as well as for lip augmentation. Dr. Ho uses Restylane®-L for treating these areas as well as a frequent filler of choice for improving tear trough deformity in eye rejuvenation.

Restylane® -L Before and After

27 year-old female who received Voluma to the cheeks and Restylane-L to hte areas under the lower eyelids for treatment of tear trough deformity and for facial rejuvenation. Results will vary by patient.

Restylane® Refyne: This filler is used to address surface wrinkles such as lipstick lines around the lips and is known for its smoother consistency. Treatment results have been shown to last up to 1 year. This filler was designed with XpresHAn Technology™ to provide natural-appearing results with flexibility and maintained natural expression. Dr. Tina Ho appreciates how natural the results Restylane® Refyne produces in moving areas of the face and routinely utilizes this filler for improving nasolabial folds and marionette lines as well as for lip augmentation.

Restylane® Refyne Before and After

27 year-old female who received Restylane Refyne to the upper and lower lips for lip volume augmentation. Results will vary by patient.

Restylane® Defyne: This Restylane® filler option is best for deeper facial wrinkles, as it is a thicker filler. Restylane® Defyne is indicated for treating moderate to severe deep facial wrinkles and folds with results demonstrated to last up to 1 year. This filler was designed with XpresHAn Technology™ to provide natural-appearing results with flexibility and maintained natural expression. Dr. Ho utilizes Defyne for deeper, more etched nasolabial folds and marionette lines as well as cheek augmentation, jawline contouring, and chin augmentation.

Restylane® Defyne Before and After

48 year-old female who received Defyne to the cheeks for facial rejuvenation. Results will vary by patient.

Restylane® Kysse: This is Restylane’s specialized lip filler supported by innovative technology that produces beautiful, natural results. It can also restore lip color and can smooth away wrinkles around the lips. Restylane® Kysse is indicated for lip augmentation and the correction of upper lip lines with results shown to last up to 1 year in the lips alone. Dr. Ho is increasingly using this filler for lip augmentation in her practice and has been impressed with the lip enhancement results she is achieving with Restylane® Kysse.

Restylane® Contour: This filler is the newest product to join the Restylane® family and is FDA- approved for cheek augmentation and for shape or volume improvement in the midface. Restylane® Contour was designed with XpresHAn Technology™ to provide natural-appearing results with flexibility and maintained natural expression.

The RHA® collection is composed of resilient hyaluronic acid fillers that are also the first and only FDA-approved hyaluronic acid fillers for the treatment of dynamic facial wrinkles and folds. RHA® uses a gentle manufacturing process with few chemical modifications that help preserve the natural structure of the hyaluronic acid, allowing it to mimic the natural hyaluronic acid found in the skin.

RHA® 2: This hyaluronic acid filler is designed for injection into the mid-to-deep dermis for the correction of moderate to severe dynamic facial wrinkles and folds including the nasolabial folds. Dr. Ho routinely uses this filler for the correction of tear trough deformity in eye rejuvenation, improvement of facial lines such as the nasolabial folds, smile lines, and marionette lines, and for lip augmentation.

RHA® 3: This hyaluronic acid is injected into the mid-to-deep dermis for the correction of moderate to severe dynamic facial wrinkles and folds such as the nasolabial folds. Dr. Ho utilizes this product for softening facial lines including the nasolabial folds, smile lines, and marionette lines, and for lip augmentation.

RHA® 4: This hyaluronic acid is indicated for injection into the deep dermis to superficial subcutaneous tissue for the correction of moderate to severe dynamic facial wrinkles and folds including the nasolabial folds. Dr. Ho often uses this filler for cheek augmentation, chin augmentation, and jawline contouring as well as for reduction of facial lines such as the nasolabial folds, smile lines, and marionette lines.

Belotero Balance® is a hyaluronic acid filler that possesses a higher elasticity than other HA injectables, which aids in creating even distribution. It is used to address various facial wrinkle lines, including the nasolabial folds and parentheses lines. This filler product is approved for the correction of nasolabial folds with treatment results shown to last 6 months or longer. Dr. Ho frequently uses Belotero Balance® for correction of tear trough deformity in eye rejuvenation and improvement of finer, etched wrinkle lines of the face.

Belotero Balance® possesses a lower viscosity compared to the Juvederm® products, and is therefore much less likely to cause a Tyndall effect when treating delicate areas including very shallow wrinkles and the lower eyelid region. The Tyndall effect creates a slight bluish tint to the skin due to the filler’s proximity to the surface.

Belotero Balance® Before and After

38 year-old female who received Voluma to the cheeks and and Belotero to the areas under the lower eyelids for treatment of tear trough deformity and for facial rejuvenation. Results will vary by patient.