Dr. Paula Moynahan

Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery

Injectables and Fillers

You have many choices when it comes to improving the look of aging skin. We have provided a list of the fillers and injectables that Dr. Moynahan offers to help you do some initial research before coming in to our office. If you have any questions about injectables, fillers, or any other skin care service, please call us at either office location.

Botox®

  • If you are looking for a non-invasive way to diminish the appearance of wrinkles, Botox® may be right for you. Botox® is a very popular method to reduce frown lines because of the minimal discomfort and virtually no downtime required. Botox® is FDA approved and you can experience results for up to four months.

    How does it work?
    We will administer several tiny injections of BOTOX® Cosmetic directly into the muscles that cause those moderate to severe frown lines between the brows. We determine where to administer the injections by examining your ability to move certain muscles in your brow area.

Restylane

  • Restylane is a safe and natural cosmetic dermal filler that restores volume and fullness to the skin to correct facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds. Restylane is a cosmetic dermal filler made of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that already exists in the human body. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is a crystal-clear gel called NASHA™ or Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid. Because Restylane is made of the clear hyaluronic acid gel, it is free of any animal proteins which prevent the risk of any disease transmission or allergic reactions from those specific proteins.

    How does it work?
    Restylane maintains its shape using the body's own moisture. The hyaluronic acid in Restylane is hydrophilic or "water loving." As hyaluronic acid gradually degrades, each molecule binds to more water and over time, the same volume can be maintained with less hyaluronic acid. This ability of hyaluronic acid to bind to water is what helps provide lasting results.

Juvéderm

  • Juvéderm is also a cosmetic dermal filler using hyaluronic acid to smooth facial wrinkles and folds. This FDA approved filler is a naturally occurring substance that plays a vital role in hydrating your skin and replenishing its natural volume. No allergy skin tests are needed prior to receiving treatment.

    How does it work?
    Juvederm is injected under the skin using a fine needle to augment, or fill, the soft tissue of the dermis-the dense inner layer of skin beneath the epidermis-to add volume and diminish wrinkles and folds. Juvéderm™ injectable gel is used most effectively for those wrinkles and folds in the lower third of your face, like your "laugh lines," "smile lines" or "parentheses" (nasolabial folds), or "marionette lines" (oral commissures).

Radiesse

  • Radiesse is FDA approved to safely correct wrinkles and folds around the nose and mouth, also commonly referred to as smile lines, Nasolabial Folds and Marionette Lines. Radiesse not only fills in your lines and wrinkles, it stimulates the production of collagen and encourages tissue regeneration. These immediate results can last up to one year.

    How does it work?
    Radiesse treatment is administered through a safe, simple procedure. This procedure is performed with the use of a local anesthetic, and the dermal filler is injected under the skin in a continuous stream through a very fine needle into the appropriate facial planes needed for augmentation and correction.

Sculptra

  • Sculptra™ is used for restoring volume and improving facial contours. Additionally, Sculptra can be used in the back of hands for aging, the upper chest for deep lines and areas of depressions that may occur after liposuction.

    How does it work?
    Sculptra works differently from other injectables in that it uses tiny particles of PLA(Poly-Lactic-Acid) are diluted in a suspension of sterile water, carefully implanted in the skin, and then molded for optimal results. The particles of PLA stimulate the formation of new collagen in the skin, adding volume over time.