FACIAL FILLERS

There are a large number of injectable fillers available for patients to utilize. Not all injectable fillers are the same, even injectables approved by the FDA may not have an excellent safety record. Dr. Shah only utilizes facial fillers which have been studied extensively and minimize any risk to the patient.

Introduction
Philosophy-How is Dr. Shah different?
Types
Patient Examples
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FAQ


Introduction

Safety is dependent on a skilled injector and utilization of appropriate injectable materials. Specific skin types often have improved results with specific types of facial fillers.  Dr. Shah utiilzes a conservative approach in facial fillers. He utilzies fillers which have a proven track record of safety and minimal complications.   Lip augmentation is another application of facial filler placement in the face.

Philosophy-How is Dr Shah different?

Many physicians from a variety of fields inject facial fillers.  However, there is an art to successful use of facial fillers.  An analogy can be made between hair stylists and application of facial fillers.  A successful hair cut brings new life into not just the hair but the entire face itself.  With facial fillers, standard applications of facial fillers can lead to flat results which do not create the desired visual impact.  With the appropriate application of facial fillers, the entire face appears younger, balanced, and more refreshed.  

Dr. Shah has learned from several master injectors of the face including a world famous facial plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills.  This approach is known to a handful of surgeons in the world and is heavily guarded.  Dr.  Shah does not describe any of these techniques on this website or in the scientific community due to the strict confidence in which these techniques have been taught.

Types
Restylane
Juvederm Ultra Plus
Juvederm Ultra
Perlane
Radiesse
Nasolabial fold
Ethnic Facial Fillers
Lip Augmentation
Tear Trough Facial Fillers
Malar Augmentation Facial Fillers
Instant Lift

Photographic Examples:

Specific applications of facial fillers can be used to augment the malar region (also known as the cheekbone) to create a subtle but discernable difference in cheekbone height creating a more youthful appearance.  There is little to no downtime with facial fillers and they serve an important role in rejuvenation of the aging face.

Patient 15 seconds after injection with facial filler on patient's right side only.  The patient's right side demonstrates loss of line and improved volumetric balance along her face.  Her left side (which is untreated) demonstrates a deep nasolabial line which divides into two prominent lines and with significant hollowing of her submalar and malar region.

African American patient with immediate correction of lines with facial filler.

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Frequently Asked Questions

For fine lines, Prevelle and Prevelle silk have the advantage of offering even less downtime.  This lets busy Chicago patients return to work or event with little to no swelling immediately after.  Puragen is a newer HA filler which is for deeper lines.  These products often contain lidocaine which can further ease discomfort with injection.

I have been injected with Restylane around my lower eye and now my eye bags look more puffy?  What should I do?

Fortunately there is a reversible procedure for Restylane and other hyaluronic acid derivatives called hyaluronidase.  A common mistake of even some experienced injectors is to accentuate the lower eyelid bags rather than improving the lower eyelid cheek interface.