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Injectable fillers can be used for enhancement, correction and for restoring the volume where fat and bone diminish with aging. Dr. Elliott & Corinn Ziegler, PA-C, specialize in the advanced uses of all of the major dermal fillers, including the "Liquid Facelift". Both have been chosen to train other physicians and practitioners by several of the companies that produce them, including Allergan, the makers of Juvederm & Botox Cosmetic, Medicis, the makers of Dysport & Restylane, and Suneva Medical, the makers of Artefill. Dr. Elliott is also the owner of ExpertEsthetics, a company that provides medical training to other medical professionals in both basic and advanced esthetic techniques. When it's your face, why would you trust anyone but an expert?
"I would recommend Dr. Elliott to anyone looking for dermal fillers, she did an excellent job on my face and I have had the procedure done a number of times in her office. I think Dr. Elliott is one of the nicest Drs I have had the opportunity to meet and would go back for other procedures such as botox." Mrs. Colleen Rubino
Examples of Our Results with Dermal Fillers
Here are just a few examples of the results you can expect with dermal filler treatments when done by an expert. See specific dermal filler pages for more of our before and after photos.
 
 
 
 
 
Facial Enhancement or Repair with Dermal Fillers
Fillers are also used to produce the results of cheek, chin and lip implants without scars and with the advantage of being modifiable at any time. Other body areas where fillers are frequently used are the earlobes, the hands, surgical defects and depressed scars.
 
Before & immediately after filler, Photo by C. Elliott, M.D.
 
Before & immediately after filler to an earlobe crease, Photo by C. Elliott, M.D.
Although there are reasons for choosing various types of fillers such as the difference in thickness or duration, the end result for all of them should be a natural appearing improvement.
The following is a table listing Dr. Elliott's opinions about the pros and cons of some of the different injectables. Click on any of the fillers listed above to go to the Skinspirations page for that product.
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Name
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What it does:
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Best for:
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Average Duration
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Pros
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Cons
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Comments
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Botox Cosmetic
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Muscle Relaxant
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Relaxing specific parts of face & neck muscles
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3-4 months
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Predictable & specific results
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none
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Tried & true standard
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Dysport
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Muscle Relaxant
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Relaxing specific parts of face & neck muscles
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3-4 months
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Predictable results
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none
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Patients with crow’s feet extending to cheeks may prefer Dysport
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Juvederm Ultra Plus XC
(“thicker” version)
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Dermal Filler
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Good for most depressions & lines that aren’t at the very surface of the skin
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12-18 months
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Longest duration of temporary immediate fillers
Can dissolve if desired
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Because it absorbs so much water, it can appear puffy in areas of thin skin
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If I was on a desert island & could only have 1 filler…
I use Ultra Plus to lift my brows
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Juvederm Ultra XC
(“thinner” than Ultra Plus XC)
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Dermal filler
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Ultra is best in fine lines such as those around the lips & in the lips when subtle volume is desired
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12-18 months
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Can be used in surface lines where thicker fillers cannot
Can dissolve if desired
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It won't lift as much as thicker fillers if used in deeper lines
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I charge the same for Ultra as Ultra Plus because the areas where I use Ultra take me more time to treat
It's in my lips & under my eyes.
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Radiesse
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Dermal filler
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Great for very deep lines when a lot of lift is needed or enhancing cheeks, chin, or lifting brows
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9-12 months
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Good lifting effect for those with deeper lines
Available in a size that is twice the size of Juvederm but less than twice the price
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Can’t dissolve
Can look a little uneven for the first couple of days
Need to add lidocaine to syringe to decrease discomfort
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It’s a good sturdy filler for a strong lift (think of a tent pole lifting a tent)
I've used Radiesse in my cheeks
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Restylane
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Dermal filler
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Same as Ultra
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6-12 months
(depending on the area placed)
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Can be dissolved
Useful under eyes
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Can feel bumpy around mouth
Shorter duration
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The only place I still use Restylane is around eyes or by request
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Perlane
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Dermal filler
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Same as Ultra Plus
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6-9 months
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Good lift
Can be dissolved
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Shorter duration than Juvederm Ultra Plus or Radiesse
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I don’t use Perlane anymore except by request
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Artefill
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Immediate dermal filler & persistent dermal stimulator
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People who don’t want to repeat fillers periodically or who need large amounts
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No decrease after 5 years & may be permanent
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Results may be permanent
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Results may be permanent
Can’t remove
Not for anyone with immune problems
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I’ve used it for 5 years and have never had a problem with it
I haven't used it on myself only because I'm a commitment-phobe
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Sculptra
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Dermal stimulator
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Good for overall volumizing or thickening thin, crinkly skin
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2-3 years
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Good overall skin plumper to volumize entire face
Results are gradual so others don’t usually notice changes
Sometimes improves overlying skin
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Need several treatment sessions & at least 4 weeks to see results
Not unusual to get bumps (usually not visible)
Can’t dissolve
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A good option for providing a foundation when overall inflation is needed but I prefer fillers to lift out lines & wrinkles
I use Sculptra in my cheeks, temples & jawline
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It's important to have dermal fillers injected by an expert who has extensive experience in all of the dermal fillers available as well as an artistic eye. Many aesthetic injectors spend most of their day in surgery or taking care of medical problems but Dr. Elliott & Corinn Ziegler, PA-C, exclusively perform nonsurgical cosmetic treatments.
There are now more types of filler choices available in the U.S. than ever before and Dr. Elliott is experienced with all of them. We know how confusing it is but we can help you decide which one is best for your specific concenrs when you come in for a consultation.
Most people need multiple syringes of dermal filler to get the best results, we offer discounts up to 25% off of the single syringe price when multiple syringes are used during one visit. See our webpages for Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra, Artefill & Restylane for more details about each.
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