Auburn Aesthetics Center

Freed Plastic Surgery is pleased to offer the latest and most effective non-surgical injectables available in the dermal filler family.

What is a ‘dermal filler’? A dermal filler is a safe injectable gel approved by the FDA for replacing lost volume and smoothing away moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from you nose to the corner of your mouth (nasolabial folds).

Perlane® is the latest cosmetic dermal filler from Medicis Aesthetics®, the makers of Restylane®. Like Restylane®, Perlane® is composed of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance that is already occurring inherently in your body. It is free from animal proteins such as can be found in collagen. Because of this, allergic reactions are greatly minimized, and there is no allergy pre-test required.

The hyaluronic acid in both products is made by the same biotechnical process. The difference is in the gel particle size. Perlane® gel particles are larger and designed for deeper injections. At your initial consultation, your aesthetic nurse will evaluate the facial wrinkles and folds that you find bothersome to decide which dermal filler would be just right for you to produce the results you desire.

Perlane® can be done in an office setting, with perhaps just a topical anesthetic, or a dental block administered to provide optimum comfort throughout the treatment. As with all injections, there may be some discomfort, and the injection site may appear red initially. There may be minimal bruising and swelling that typically will dissipate over the course of about seven days.

Perlane is long-lasting, with most patients receiving treatments only twice over the course of a year. And because it is a natural substance in your body, the product is broken down over time and eliminated completely by the body, unlike permanent fillers.

It is an excellent companion to Botox® Cosmetic. While Perlane® is used for adding volume to smooth wrinkles, Botox® is ideal for relaxing the muscles that cause frown lines, such as can occur between the eye brows. Your aesthetic nurse can help you determine which treatment, or a combination of both, is most ideally suited for you.

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