injectable Fillers in Baltimore, MD

Injectable fillers are a proven means of temporarily reversing the visible signs of aging. Soft tissue fillers can add fullness to the lips, enhance shallow contours, soften creases and wrinkles, and improve the appearance of recessed scars. Dr. Woodyard offers Baltimore patients a solution with a line of injectable fillers, including Radiesse®, Restylane®, Lyft® and Juvederm®. Injectable fillers add volume under the skin, resulting in a smoother surface. When combined with other anti-aging treatments, such as BOTOX®, they are considered the “liquid facelift” of our time.

Click below to read more details about each injectable filler that Dr. Woodyard offers:

• Botox
• Dysport
• Radiesse
• Xeomin
• Juvederm
• Restylane
• Voluma
• Bellafill

The market for injectable fillers has exploded over the last decade; offering numerous options and brands for patients to consider.

A fat transfer is a process that takes fat from one body part and directly transfers it to an area of the face to add volume. This type of filler offers good results, but may not last as long because the body will naturally absorb some of the injected fat.

Calcium hydroxyapatite is a substance found naturally in human bones. It is a mineral-like compound and one of the heavier derma fillers. This particular filler treatment is generally used for deep crevices and creases. 

Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that exists in the human body. It can be found in connective and skin tissue and cartilage. It is extracted, reformulated and then offered as a derma filler. It is a popular choice because of its compatibility.

The primary semi-permanent filler on the market today is polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). This filler contains a low concentration of microspheres suspended in a larger amount of purified collagen gel. PMMA is more solid and heavier than most other fillers. It is used for deep wrinkles, deep contours and crevices, and is sometimes used as a permanent implant during reconstructive surgery.

Prior to treatment, the practitioner will assess various aspects of the face and make marks directly on the skin to note where the injection sites will be. The face will be cleansed and a local anesthetic will be applied to help numb the top layer of skin. Using a syringe with a fine needle, the filler will be injected into the marked areas until the desired fullness has been achieved. Most patients are pleased with their results. While this will vary by filler product, most will produce results lasting from 3 months to a full year.

The price for an injectable filler treatment will vary depending on how many syringes will be needed and product used. On average, most patients can expect to pay between $500-$3,500 for a treatment.

Yes, all injectable fillers on the market today are FDA-approved and are safe to use. It is important to discuss the differences between each filler treatment with Dr. Woodyard to decide which is the best choice for your specific needs.

Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Restylane, Juvederm or RHA usually last 9-12 months or more. Biostimulatory (collagen stimulating) fillers such as Radiesse and Bellafill tend to last longer and can range from 1-5 years. Sculptra is a skin rejuvenating biostimulatory injectable that adds more widespread rejuvenation of the skin and typically lasts at least 2 years.

Injectable fillers help to decrease wrinkles by adding volume to smooth the skin’s surface. BOTOX, Dysport, and Daxxify offer a result that looks and acts similarly, but with a different approach. These treatments use a neurotoxic agent injected into the skin to temporarily freeze overactive muscles causing wrinkles. When the muscles relax, the visible wrinkles on the outer layer of the skin relax and soften, resulting in a smoother, younger appearance. The effect of most neuromodulators(neurotoxins) typically last 3-4 months but Daxxify, at higher doses, can now last much longer.