Will Cosmetic Fillers Give Me Long-Lasting Results?

As we age, our skin loses its ability to produce high levels of important proteins that keep our skin toned, plump, and smooth. This results in unwanted fine lines, wrinkles, and hollowing in the cheeks and surrounding tissues. At Bion Aesthetics and Med Spa, Annamarie Salyer FNP-C works with clients throughout Indianapolis, IN to achieve younger-looking skin through FDA-approved cosmetic injections. Annamarie is a medical aesthetics specialist who is highly qualified to recommend and administer cosmetic fillers to help clients achieve their personal cosmetic goals.

Cosmetic fillers, or dermal fillers, are tiny hyaluronic acid-based injectables that diminish fine lines and wrinkles while simultaneously adding volume to the skin. In our younger years, our skin can produce copious amounts of hyaluronic acid, which draws moisture to the skin and retains its plumpness. As we age, hyaluronic acid production decreases, causing the skin to thin and hollow. Fillers are injected under the skin to replace lost hyaluronic acid and to replenish and add volume to the tissue.

Dermal fillers provide numerous benefits, including:

• Diminishing fine lines and wrinkles

• Adding lost volume to the skin

• Minimally invasive means to a younger, smooth complexion

• Quick treatment sessions

• Immediate and long-lasting results

Cosmetic fillers are superficially injected into the skin to add volume and smooth the complexion. Wrinkle relaxers, including BOTOX?, are made from botulinum toxin A which are injected directly into muscle tissue to slow or halt muscle contractions. In the world of cosmetics, wrinkle relaxers are injected in muscles responsible for repetitive facial expressions to allow the overlying tissue to heal. At Bion Aesthetics and Med Spa, Annamarie Salyer FNP-C offers a wide range of both cosmetic fillers and wrinkle relaxers to meet her patient’s unique aesthetic needs.

At Bion Aesthetics and Med Spa, Annamarie Salyer FNP-C uses several cosmetic fillers, each member meeting specific cosmetic needs:

• JUVÉDERM Ultra XC: for lip augmentation, lip lines, and lines around the mouth.
• JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC: for cheeks that may last up to two years
• REVANESSE VERSA and LIPS+: for lips, under eyes, forehead wrinkles, nasolabial folds.
• BELOTERO BALANCE: for wrinkles, creases and folds around the nose and mouth.

Both men and women may be possible candidates for cosmetic fillers if they have:

• Sunken cheeks or temples
• Moderate to severe fine lines and wrinkles
• Sagging skin of the face and neck
• Smile lines
• Asymmetrical lips
• Acne scarring

Annamarie Salyer FNP-C will assess your personal and medical history to determine if you can safely participate in cosmetic filler treatments.

Patients can receive both wrinkle relaxer and cosmetic filler injections during the same treatment session, depending on their medical history, their personal goals, and Annamarie Salyer FNP-C’s professional recommendations.

Cosmetic filler injections are administered in our private treatment room at Bion Aesthetics and Med Spa. Each treatment session only takes a few minutes to complete. Patients usually feel a mild sting with each injection. Once your session is finished, you may return home or resume normal daily activities.

Cosmetic fillers require no downtime after injection. However, Annamarie Salyer FNP-C will issue recommendations to optimize your results during the first couple of days, including:

• Avoiding excessive sun exposure
• Avoiding facial massages
• Avoiding excessive pressure on the face or injection sites

Cosmetic fillers produce temporary results that tend to last up to one year. Consult with Annamarie Salyer FNP-C about maintaining your results and scheduling regular follow-up appointments.