Injectable Fillers
If you've been living an active, busy lifestyle, you want to maintain your good looks without missing a beat. Even though you take care of yourself by exercising, eating right, and using nightly creams, it's sometimes not enough to maintain a smooth, vibrant facial appearance.
The Medical Spa at Benedetti Cosmetic Surgery in Tampa - St. Petersburg offers the latest selection of injectable fillers to restore a more youthful look to your face without the need for surgery.
While traditional Tampa cosmetic surgery procedures such as facelift or brow lift provide dramatic, long-lasting improvements, injectable fillers are an effective, temporary, and convenient solution. As a highly-skilled, board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Benedetti understands that not everyone is ready for cosmetic surgery and ensures that medical spa treatments are administered with the same care and precision as his more complicated plastic surgery procedures.
To see how you can improve your facial appearance with an injectable filler, review our gallery of before-and-after photos. If you like what you see, request your consultation with Dr. Benedetti today.
Benefits of Injectable Fillers in Our Tampa Plastic Surgery Center
Many of Dr. Benedetti's Medical Spa patients choose injectable fillers to sculpt lips and smooth away facial wrinkles, with the office visit in most cases lasting under an hour. Injectables are a popular choice for women and men, usually between the ages of 30 and 60, who want a younger, more rejuvenated looking face without downtime. We administer our injectable fillers in the relaxing Medical Spa setting of our Tampa cosmetic surgery office.
We offer several dermal filler products and will be able to recommend the right treatment for you after evaluating your skin and discussing your goals.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Restylane®, Perlane®, and JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel all use hyaluronic acid to smooth and fill wrinkles and augment lips by adding volume to the skin and encouraging the formation of new collagen. These fillers are often used to soften lines on the cheeks and lower face.
- Calcium Hydroxyapatite: The active ingredient in Radiesse®, this filler effectively adds volume to deep creases and wrinkles, smoothing over recessed scars with its heavier composition. It also provides a structure in which your body can build and replenish its natural collagen stores, providing additional volume to your skin.
Although your choices may seem a bit overwhelming, Tampa plastic surgeon Dr. Benedetti will be happy to help you sort through the options. During your personalized consultation, he might even recommend alternatives to injectable fillers that could be more appropriate for your specific condition. For instance, BOTOX® Cosmetic injections improve wrinkles caused by facial muscle movements. For more advanced signs of aging, he might suggest a brow lift, traditional facelift, or eyelid surgery.
Recovery after Your Treatment
There is almost no downtime following injectable treatments. You may resume normal activities right after you leave the office, but avoid vigorous exercise for 24 hours. Some patients may have mild swelling and bruising for several days, and mild discomfort also may occur. If you are concerned about a particular aspect of your recovery, feel free to ask Dr. Benedetti.
Maintaining That Youthful Look
Our injectable filler medical spa treatments are so popular because these non-invasive improvements are long lasting. You can expect to enjoy your smoother skin for many months. Here is a rough guide to the longevity of these treatments:
- Restylane and Perlane last about 6 to 9 months
- JUVÉDERM® lasts 6 to 9 months
- Radiesse may last up to 12 months
Since all of the fillers we offer are temporary, treatment must be repeated periodically to maintain the improvements. As your condition changes over time and new treatments become available, Dr. Benedetti will be happy to consult with you to reassess your options.
Getting Started
Taking advantage of our injectable filler medical spa treatments is easy and convenient. Request a consultation online or call the office of Benedetti Cosmetic Surgery at 727-289-7119. And don't forget to read Patrick's wrinkle treatment story to hear what a real patient thinks about his injectable treatments.
