Restylane®, Juvederm®, and More Are Ideal for Lip Injections, Smoothing Wrinkles, and Other Treatments in Denver

One of the primary reasons women and men alike begin to show signs of aging is loss of the skin’s structural support (especially collagen). Denver’s AboutSkin Dermatology and Aesthetics team regularly provides consultations with patients who want to address any number of facial changes, including volume loss and the development of nasolabial folds and similar creases, thin lips and facial hollows. All of these cosmetic issues can be attributed to collagen loss and changes in the structural support of the skin. Fortunately, they can also all be minimized and addressed with dermal fillers, which can restore volume in areas of the face, hands and chest.
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Dr. Joel L. Cohen: A Foremost Authority on Dermal Fillers

Dr. Joel L. Cohen, a Board-Certified Dermatologist and the director of AboutSkin Dermatology and Aesthetics, is a leading expert in cosmetic dermatology. He enhances patient outcomes using advanced dermal filler techniques and comprehensive knowledge gained from extensive clinical trials and global teaching experiences.

Participation in Dermal Filler Clinical Trials

Dr. Cohen has participated in numerous clinical trials on dermal fillers — including Restylane, Restylane Lyft (face and hands), Radiesse (cheek and jawline), Voluma (cheek) and Juvéderm (lip, nasolabial folds and marionette area). His involvement in these trials has provided him with a deep understanding of the efficacy and safety of various fillers, enhancing his ability to achieve optimal patient results.

An International Educator on Fillers

Dr. Joel Cohen is an international instructor on injectables, teaching physicians all over the world techniques and applications for dermal fillers. His lessons, lectures and speaking engagements are based on his years of experience since he has participated in the clinical trials and injection protocols of numerous facial injectables used for facial folds, lip volume, lip lines, cheek augmentation, jawline contouring and more. His educational contributions have helped shape the practices of dermatologists globally, helping them to apply the safest and most effective techniques.

An Expert Team of Board-Certified Dermatologists

The AboutSkin team is made up of an expert team of aesthetic professionals who all work with injectables daily — giving them the focus and knowledge necessary to help patients reach their cosmetic dermatology goals. Each team member’s expertise is bolstered by Dr. Cohen’s leadership and commitment to staying at the forefront of dermatological advances, ensuring all patients receive the highest standard of care.

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What Does Collagen Do?

Collagen is a structural protein found throughout the human body. Its main role is to provide flexible structure and support — especially for the skin. In the skin, collagen not only works as an internal scaffold that keeps tissues elevated in youthful positions, but it also creates space for “storing” other structural components of the skin, such as hyaluronic acid (HA). HA sugar molecules can hold up to 1,000 times their own weight in water, making them critically important for hydration and supporting the skin.

Collagen molecules are not permanent. They break down due to both the passage of time and the effects of environmental exposure, such as sunlight. The body tries to constantly replenish collagen molecules to maintain their presence in the skin, but this natural process begins to slow and taper off as a person ages. Eventually, the creation of new collagen can no longer keep pace with the destruction of old collagen. This causes collagen levels to drop, which leads to a loss of structure, flexibility and moisture.

Dermal fillers can help minimize the appearance of significant collagen loss.

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How Do Dermal Fillers Work?

While many dermal fillers in the past contained actual collagen, the most commonly used options today have hyaluronic acid as their base. Facial injectables typically take the form of a clear gel, which adds volume in areas where collagen loss has caused hollowing, drooping or folds.

By filling in these areas of collagen deficiency, the skin regains more youthful contours, prominences, roundness and smoothness. While the effect of fillers is temporary, with the body gradually absorbing the hyaluronic acid, many fillers last for months or even a few years (often depending on the movement in the area of placement as well as the agent injected).

Discover What Expert Injectors Can Do With Dermal Fillers in the Denver Area

The AboutSkin Dermatology team can accomplish a wide range of rejuvenating effects with dermal fillers. Denver-area women and men can alter their facial contours, proportions and shape by adding volume to their forehead, cheeks, lips, chin and jawline. Fillers can also address hollows under the eyes and at the temples, smooth creases and lines between the eyebrows and around the mouth, and reduce the appearance of veins and tendons so the backs of the hands appear younger.

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What Dermal Fillers Are Available?

AboutSkin Dermatology and Aesthetics carries numerous dermal fillers to be able to meet the unique cosmetic needs of a diverse range of patients. Some fillers are better suited to specific areas, with benefits that make them ideal in certain cases. Options include:

Restylane® Family of Fillers

This HA-based filler can address moderate to severe nasolabial folds, volume loss and small or undefined lips. Restylane products are renowned for their innovative OBT™ (Optimal Balance Technology) and NASHA™ (Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid) technologies, which offer tailored solutions for skin rejuvenation based on individual needs and aging concerns. OBT technology adjusts the gel’s cross-linking to provide a smoother, softer gel texture for flexible, natural-looking contouring and volumizing. The firmer gels crafted with NASHA technology provide more structure for increased lift and projection. This versatility makes the Restylane line of products a customizable choice for diverse skin types and treatment preferences.

AboutSkin has extensive expertise in administering Restylane, underscored by our participation in an FDA trial on Restylane and Restylane Lyft. At our Denver practice, we offer the following Restylane fillers:

  • Restylane®: Smooths moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds
  • Restylane®-L: Similar to Restylane with the addition of lidocaine for enhanced comfort during treatment
  • Restylane® Contour: Provides cheek enhancement and contouring
  • Restylane® Defyne: Addresses deep lines around the mouth and subtly lifts the eyebrows
  • Restylane® Eyelight: Specifically formulated for correcting under-eye hollows
  • Restylane® Kysse: Boosts lip volume and color while smoothing upper lip lines
  • Restylane® Lyft: Increases volume in cheeks, midface and back of hands, and smooths the décolleté area

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JUVÉDERM® Fillers

The Juvéderm family of fillers offers versatile hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers that address moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. They can smooth nasolabial folds, the lines that extend from the corners of the nose to the mouth, but are also effective in enhancing the lips and facial contours and improving facial symmetry. The smooth consistency of Juvéderm’s gel allows for easy injection and integration into the facial tissue, providing natural-looking results.

AboutSkin participated in clinical trials on Juvéderm for the lips, nasolabial folds and marionette areas. AboutSkin also participated in a clinical trial on Voluma for the cheeks along with Allergan’s portfolio of other products (in the Harmony study, which Dr. Cohen coauthored).

  • JUVÉDERM® Ultra: Designed for lip enhancement and to address moderate to severe facial wrinkles, particularly around the mouth
  • JUVÉDERM® Ultra Plus: Offers a denser, more robust formulation than Ultra, making it ideal for filling deeper lines and more pronounced wrinkles
  • JUVÉDERM® Voluma: Contours the midface, where cheeks can flatten over time, and can create a more shapely chin projection

Radiesse®

Radiesse® is a water-based gel filled with calcium-based microspheres that trigger collagen production to restore volume to the face (such as nasolabial folds) and back of the hands. Dr. Cohen has participated in a cheek clinical trial as well as an ongoing jawline contouring trial using Radiesse.

  • Radiesse®: Adds volume to the middle and lower face as well as the hands to smooth wrinkles and enhance contours

The RHA® Collection of Fillers

Resilient Hyaluronic Acid (RHA) fillers are a cutting-edge advancement in the field of dermal fillers, designed to adapt to the dynamic movements of the face. Created to mimic the natural hyaluronic acid in the skin, RHA fillers maintain their shape and integrity even during facial expressions, providing a more natural-looking result. These fillers are specifically formulated to treat areas of the face that experience frequent movement, such as around the mouth and cheeks, ensuring longevity and effectiveness.

RHA® 2

RHA 2 is a soft, flexible gel ideal for treating moderate wrinkles and fine lines, particularly those around the corners of the eyes and mouth. Its formulation allows it to integrate smoothly into the mid-to-deep dermis, enhancing facial contours with subtlety and precision. RHA 2’s unique properties make it perfect for areas requiring subtle enhancement and natural facial expressions.

RHA® 3

RHA 3 is designed for filling deeper wrinkles and for volumizing and contouring facial features such as the lips. This filler has a thicker consistency, suitable for deep dermal injection into areas such as the nasolabial folds, cheeks and jawline. RHA 3 provides a robust structure for more pronounced areas, offering durable results that preserve the dynamics of facial expressions.

RHA® 4

RHA 4 is the most robust in the RHA series, specifically tailored for volumizing and lifting the skin in areas with significant volume loss. It is ideal for deep skin depressions and for enhancing volume in larger areas such as the cheeks and jawline. RHA 4’s robust formulation supports the skin where movement is extensive, ensuring longevity and a natural appearance during facial expressions.

RHA Redensity™

RHA Redensity is uniquely formulated to address fine lines and enhance skin luminosity with a less dense formula that distributes evenly in the superficial dermis. This product improves skin texture and resilience, particularly in delicate areas such as the crow’s feet and lipstick lines around the mouth. It combines the hydrating properties of hyaluronic acid with a blend of antioxidants, amino acids, minerals and vitamins to revitalize and rejuvenate the skin, promoting a youthful, radiant complexion.

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Sculptra®

Sculptra is a distinctive dermal filler known for its collagen-stimulating properties, designed to address the underlying causes of facial aging. Unlike traditional fillers that primarily add volume, Sculptra works by gradually stimulating the body’s own collagen production to restore facial volume and smooth out deep wrinkles and folds. Made from poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a biocompatible and biodegradable synthetic substance, Sculptra effectively treats areas of volume loss such as the cheeks, jawline and temples. The results from Sculptra are not immediate but develop over time, offering natural-looking and long-lasting enhancements.

  • Sculptra®: Designed to add volume to the cheeks, jawline and temples for more angular, defined facial contours

What to Expect at Your Dermal Filler Consultation

If you are interested in volume replacement with fillers, please consider scheduling a consultation. One of our Board-Certified Dermatology Physicians will meet personally with you to discuss your aesthetic goals, assess the signs of aging and treatment area, and determine which treatment (or combination of treatments) can work best.

Specific treatment details depend on the filler chosen and how much is used. Time, cost and the expected scope and duration of results will also be discussed during your consultation.

What Is the Dermal Filler Injection Process?

Despite the many variables to take into account, dermal filler sessions all typically work the same way: Needles are used to introduce the chosen filler into the appropriate tissue, which takes a matter of minutes. The treated area will likely feel sensitive and may appear swollen or bruised for a short time after the injections. Obviously, not all folds and lines will resolve, but there should be a noticeable improvement seen in photos — depending on how much volume is used.

Are There More Options for Facial Rejuvenation?

While fillers are ideal for addressing collagen loss, other signs of aging require a different approach. Wrinkles that form due to muscle movement are one example. For this condition, dermatologists use injectables known as neuromodulators, which relax the muscles. Options include Botox® Cosmetic, Dysport® and Daxxify®.

Fillers and neuromodulators can be combined (often leading to a more synergistic effect and even longer duration) as well as incorporated into more global treatment sessions for patients who want to address multiple issues at once.

Learn More About Dermal Fillers Near Denver, CO

At AboutSkin Dermatology and Aesthetics, our team of skilled, Board-Certified Dermatologists is committed to providing personalized care and the latest advancements in dermatological treatments.

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