3 key facts about some of our favorite fillers

As a category of cosmetic treatment, dermal or soft tissue fillers have transformed how medical professionals treat wrinkles, sunken areas, and other signs of aging and environmental/sun damage. Fillers are considered to be an attractive alternative to surgical interventions that are not appropriate for everyone, and are largely associated with recovery, downtime, and risks of side effects and complications. Today’s fillers are also highly versatile. 

When searching for “treatment options near me in Tigard, Oregon,” it’s important to understand that Bridgeport Laser & Wellness Center in Tualatin tailors every step in the process to your unique needs — for the best results and treatment experience. Here, get to know these popular injectable products and our approaches in three key facts.

1 – How fillers vary 

During your initial consultation, we evaluate areas of the face and your specific needs. Since there are so many available products to choose from, we consider the following factors when matching the right filler to your needs. 

• Material type: the active ingredients that they are formulated with
• Their “indications,” or what they have been approved to treat
• Potential side effects 
• Downtime and aftercare 
• How quickly results are revealed
• The duration of the results 
• “Maintenance” needs (frequency of treatment sessions to support lasting results)

2 – What fillers treat

Aesthetic treatments are largely categorized as treating concerns unrelated to texture (for instance, redness and pigment problems) and those that affect texture. Wrinkling and scarring may cause the skin’s surface to become uneven. As firmness and elasticity are lost naturally, new or worsening changes in the contours and shape of your face may also arise.

Soft tissue fillers are largely made to improve the appearance of:

• Sunken areas, such as the cheek hollows
• Creases, wrinkles, and folds
• Acne, traumatic, and other scars
• Thin lips

3 – A few of our favorite fillers

Depending on the type of filler, you may see instant to near-immediate improvements in the look of lines, scars, and other depressed areas. With other products designed to stimulate the production of substances like collagen, results may be visible gradually. These latter fillers are also associated with longer-lasting results. At Bridgeport Laser & Wellness Center, we offer Sculptra®. This unique “collagen stimulator” or “biostimulator” is formulated with poly-L-lactic acid. A polymer similar in composition to dissolving sutures, PLLA is completely biocompatible. As it is absorbed, PLLA triggers a process of collagen induction. You notice that your skin becomes smoother, tighter, and more lifted gradually, and, since it changes the actual structure of the skin, Sculptra® is durable and may last for two years. 

Several of the most popular fillers on the market today are formulated with Hyaluronic Acid. Since HA is present in the skin, risks associated with allergies and other unwanted side effects are minimized. HA is a natural moisturizer and lubricant. It can be applied to plump up areas, thus smoothing wrinkles and other surface irregularities, and to improve overall skin quality. At our Tigard area clinic in Tualatin, OR, we offer the full line of Restylane® fillers – for everything from “smile lines” to thin lips. 

A one-on-one consultation is essential, as there are so many fillers to choose from that are potentially waiting for you. Call (503) 772-3297 to schedule yours today!

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