Dermal Fillers

Also called fillers, soft tissue fillers, or soft tissue augmentation, dermal fillers restore our skin’s youthful fullness that is lost as we age. Dr. Corey Hartman, who is a Board Certified Dermatologist, and his team at Skin Wellness Center of Alabama, offer a number of different fillers to reduce aging signs on the face, lips, and hands. With our wide selection, we can:

• Rejuvenate facial contours by restoring volume to the cheeks, hollows under the eyes, and deep folds.
• Reduce the appearance of scars.
• Eliminate fine lines
• Add fullness to the lips.
• Lift a downturned mouth or lift the brows.
• Restore a more youthful appearance to the hands.

Restylane, Perlane, Juvéderm, and Belotero are composed of hyaluronic acid, a substance that naturally occurs in the human body. It is found in high concentrations in our joints and connective tissues, acting as a network to carry nutrients to our skin cells. When injected, the gel adds volume to the tissues and facial structures and draws water to the skin’s surface, keeping it looking supple and fresh.

Restylane – Adds fullness and volume to the skin to improve moderate to deep facial folds and wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds, which are the lines running from the sides of your nose to the corners of your mouth. It is also excellent for adding definition and fullness to lips, providing lasting results after just one treatment.

Perlane – The larger particles in Perlane make it effective for larger wrinkles requiring a deeper injection. Perlane, like Restylane, adds fullness and volume to the skin.

Juvéderm – Multiple problem areas can be rejuvenated with Juvéderm, such as vertical lip lines, smile lines, and wrinkles. It is the only HA (hyaluronic acid) dermal filler that has received FDA approval as lasting up to a year.

Belotero – Like other HA fillers, Belotero treats facial wrinkles and folds, but it is formulated for use closer to the surface of the skin. It is excellent for superficial fine lines where the skin is thin, such as around the eyes and mouth.

There is no single right solution for every patient, the area to be treated, age and skin condition affect the choice of which product, or combination of products would be the best choice. In addition to our hyaluronic acid based fillers, we also offer Radiesse and Sculptra.

Radiesse – This water-based gel contains minuscule calcium microspheres, which are similar to naturally occurring minerals in our body. Radiesse adds fullness immediately, and stimulates the natural production of collagen, providing results lasting a year or more for many patients.

Sculptra – The main ingredient in this subtle treatment for shallow to deep facial folds and wrinkles is biocompatible poly-L-lactic acid. Sculptra provides subtle results that develop over time, rejuvenating your appearance gradually by helping replace lost collagen. Others will not know you have had an enhancement; they will just notice you are looking more youthful.

At Skin Wellness Center of Alabama, Dr. Hartman cultivates a caring, trusting, lifelong relationship with each patient. He is concerned with the health and wellness of every patient’s skin, and provides a vast array of services to provide the very best for each person who walks through our door.