Dermal Fillers in Manhattan New York
Restylane Injections, Fat Injections, Minimally Invasive

Resorbable fillers are made from natural or synthetic materials that are broken down and resorbed by the body over time. They are temporary and will always need to be re-injected, typically in three to six months and possibly longer. Nonresorbable Fillers contain synthetic components that do not get broken down by the body. They are considered permanent because the particles cannot be removed, or ‘semi permanent’ because the particles are suspended in a substance that gets absorbed in three to six months. The term “permanent” can be somewhat misleading since as the aging process continues, you will need additional treatments.

The duration of dermal fillers is variable and depends on the formulation of the material, how deeply it is injected and how much is used as well as how severe the wrinkles or folds are.

Juvederm:
Juvederm is a smoother consistency gel made of hyaluronic acid. It is an injectable gel that instantly restores volume and hydration to the skin and smooths away facial wrinkles and folds. Juvederm Ultra is best suited for defining the border of the lips or plumping up the lips themselves. It can also be used around the eyes to eliminate fine wrinkles and fill in the lower eyelids (tear-trough deformity). Juvederm Ultra Plus is best used to correct deep nasolabial folds (the ceases that run from the base of the nose to the corner of the mouth). It is also used to correct the "marionette lines" from the corner of the mouth to the chin, to provide support for the corner of the mouth and to add volume to the cheeks. With Juvederm we are seeing results of six months and longer in some patients. In many cases, two syringes of Juvederm will be used during a treatment to obtain the maximum correction.

Radiesse:
Radiesse is the next generation dermal filler that not only corrects wrinkles and fills in lines but also adds long-lasting volume. Composed of calcium spheres suspended in a water-based gel, Radiesse stimulates the body to produce new collagen thus creating a result that lasts an average of one year. Radiesse, which is opaque, has to be injected deeper than the other dermal fillers to allow for better soft tissue coverage and integration with the patients' own tissues. Radiesse is best suited for correction of deep nasolabial folds, prominent laugh lines (marionette lines) and adding volume to the cheeks.

Restylane®:
We are using Restylane®, which is hyaluronic acid is a natural polysaccharide that is commonly found in the connective tissues of the body. The most common areas for treatment are the naso-labial folds (creases from the nose to mouth), the naso-mental creases (corners of the mouth) and around the lips, as well as cheek and chin contours. Some topical anesthetic is needed before treatment. With Restylane®, we are seeing longevity of six months and even longer in some patients. In most cases, a treatment consists of using two syringes of Restylane® to obtain maximum correction.

Autologous Fat:
Fat is a very common material used as a filling substance in facial rejuvenation. The fat that we inject into facial areas comes from your own body, so there is no chance of an allergic reaction. Fat can be used in higher volumes than most other injectable materials and can be used to create a fuller, more youthful appearance by reestablishing pleasing contours. Injections of fat into the deep layers of facial tissue can soften the angular, thin appearance that often accompanies aging. The procedure is a two-step process that usually requires several treatments. The fat must be harvested from your own body, typically from the abdomen, thighs or hips. After it is extracted, it is placed in a centrifuge to separate the fat from surrounding tissues. The fat is then packed into a syringe ready to be injected.

Fat injections have a very variable life span. Much of the fat may be absorbed within six months. The body slowly absorbs the fat, although the amount of absorption depends on many factors and is hard to predict. Typically, more than half of the fat used in injectable treatments is absorbed within six months of the procedure, although it may last longer. Almost all patients will permanently retain some of the injected fat. Follow up treatments are usually necessary.

Patient safety and comfort is paramount to Dr. Sadeh. Therefore, he carefully researches and investigates new fillers and technologies until he is confident that they are appropriate to offer to his patients. Long term filling substances tend to be more risky and may cause lumps, scar tissue formation, and other complications following treatment.

New York plastic surgeon Eric Sadeh offers minimally invasive procedures and techniques, dermal fillers, fat injections, Restylane and other non-surgical procedures. Located in New York City serving Manhattan, Queens and Forest Hills.