These are materials which can
selectively fill various parts of you lips creating more
"pouting" or "Paris Lips" which enhances the white roll
or outer edge of the lips.
Collagen, made from bovine (cow) protein, is temporary lasting 2-4
months. It is simple and quick to use with excellent results
for many patients. Collagen requires one and sometimes two
skin tests 30 days prior to treatment to test for sensitivity
or an allergic response.
Fat may
be more permanent than collagen. It can give excellent results
in most parts of the face but seems to be the least reliable
in the lips. As with most "fillers," more than one treatment
is usually required.
Autologen
is made from the patient's own skin. It is your own collagen
that seems to give a 70% correction after about 3 treatments
over 2 or 3 months. It can be stored for one year.
Alloderm
is cadaver dermis that is medically prepared for insertion
as a filler. It is placed under the skin much like Gore-Tex
or Softform but is not synthetic and it is replaced by the
bodies' own collagen over time
Dermalogen
is an injectable human substance obtained from donor tissue
and processed by a patented method to provide a product
similar to dermis (the second layer of the skin). Dermalogen
may require two to three treatments over a three-month period
followed by less frequent treatments. This product provides
another alternative to collagen injections.
Gortex
is a synthetic implant that can be placed in the lips as
strands or threads. Other sizes and shapes are available
for use in other parts of the face such as the cheeks. It
is relatively simple to place and is permanent. This may
leave the lips feeling more firm than other methods.
Softform
is another synthetic alternative that may be inserted in
certain areas of the face. It is permanent and is another
alternative to collagen, fat, etc. It may be slightly visible
or palpable.
