Dermal Fillers in Birmingham

Many people in Huntsville, Montgomery, and Tuscaloosa want to look younger and more attractive without the downtime and anesthesia that go along with surgery. Dr. Michael S. Beckenstein has taken special care to provide treatment options that fit a range of patient needs and goals. He offers RADIESSE®, JUVÉDERM®, and other dermal fillers in Birmingham, Alabama, as a simple, effective, non-surgical option for instant facial rejuvenation. Whether you want to reduce signs of aging or enhance a facial feature, he performs each treatment with the skill and precision that come from his training and experience as a board-certified plastic surgeon.

To find out if a dermal filler treatment in Birmingham can help you look more attractive, request a Comprehensive Consultation with Dr. Beckenstein. He will thoroughly evaluate you and carefully develop a treatment plan. Your visit is in a relaxed, pleasant environment where you spend as much time as you need to become comfortable with your treatment options.

Facial Aging & Dermal Fillers

Collagen is a naturally occurring substance that keeps the skin firm and elastic. Another natural substance, hyaluronic acid, helps keep that collagen hydrated. As we age, the skin and tissues of the face and neck lose volume as collagen production decreases. This loss of volume in the face may cause flattened cheeks and hollows around the eyes, nasolabial folds, and jowls.

Dermal fillers are man-made substances that are injected into the skin and facial tissues to restore this lost volume and help the skin become firm, smooth, and more youthful-looking.

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Your Improvements

Women and men of all ages visit Dr. Beckenstein for dermal filler treatments to attain a range of improvements, including:

• Smoothing smile lines (nasolabial folds) and down-turned corners of the mouth
• Softening facial wrinkles and vertical lip lines
• Adding volume to the cheeks, temples, and around the eyes
• Sculpting and plumping thin lips
• Providing a non-surgical, liquid facelift when combined with BOTOX® Cosmetic injections

During your comprehensive consultation, Dr. Beckenstein will determine whether a dermal filler treatment or another procedure is best suited to your aesthetic goals. He often uses fillers to complement eyelid surgery.

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Types of Dermal Fillers

To meet the facial enhancement goals of our diverse patients, we offer a variety of dermal fillers, including:

• JUVÉDERM® XC, Ultra XC, and Ultra Plus XC are hyaluronic acid fillers that provide a range of improvements based on their increasing thickness (viscosity). These fillers are often used to smooth fine lines, sculpt lips, and fill in folds around the mouth. All contain lidocaine for comfort during injection. Results last 6 months to a year, depending on which filler is used and where it is injected.
• JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC is a related product with a thicker formula, designed to replace lost volume in and around the cheeks for patients who are at least 21 years old. Results last up to 2 years depending on individual factors.
• RADIESSE® contains tiny calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) particles, instead of hyaluronic acid, that stimulate new collagen growth and provide a framework for its formation. Results last approximately 9 to 12 months depending on area treated.
• BELOTERO BALANCE® is a smooth, very thin hyaluronic acid filler that is best suited for areas where the skin is thin, such as around the eyes and mouth.

Because dermal fillers are continually being developed and refined, Dr. Beckenstein incorporates new options into his practice when he determines they are safe and produce strong results.

Dr. Michael S. Beckenstein

Dr. Beckenstein is a fellowship-trained, board-certified plastic surgeon whose extensive experience in breast enhancement, body contouring procedures, and reconstructive plastic surgery sets him apart.

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Your Dermal Filler Treatment

Dr. Beckenstein performs dermal filler treatments in his office. After choosing the filler best suited to your aesthetic goals and unique needs, he prepares your skin with a gentle cleanser and anesthetic cream. He uses a fine needle to make injections into the wrinkles, folds, lips, or other areas. Patients typically experience little to no discomfort, as most fillers contain numbing medicine. The entire process is complete in minutes.

There are no restrictions after treatment, so you can return to your daily activities right away. You may have slight bruising, swelling, or redness at the injection sites temporarily.

Results after filler treatments are immediate. Many patients maintain their improvements by returning for periodic touch-ups. If you’d like to consider facial cosmetic surgery at some point, Dr. Beckenstein will be happy to consult with you about your options whenever you ask.

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Common Questions

How long do dermal fillers last?

Depending on the formulation of the filler, the treatment area, and the individual patient, results from dermal fillers can last from 6 months to 2 years or more. In areas such as the lips, which are very animated and receive a lot of contact, fillers tend to break down more quickly. Fillers such as VOLUMA, which is a thicker formulation designed for deeper injection, can last up to 2 years or more.

How much do dermal fillers cost?

Dermal fillers are priced per syringe, and different products come at different price points. The only way to know how much and which product(s) you will need is to meet with Dr. Beckenstein for a comprehensive consultation. After thoroughly evaluating your face and your concerns, he can provide you with a customized price quote.

Can I get lip fillers without looking like I’ve had lip injections?

Yes, you can get lip injections and not end up with the “duck lips” we have all seen on certain celebrities. The best injectors know which products to use and how to inject conservatively to create soft, youthful-looking lips that appear natural. You may even want to stage your lip augmentation injections over 2 appointments so that the filler can be “layered” on gradually.