Prevelle Silk is one of the latest soft tissue fillers available, an
injectable filler designed to fill out moderate to severe lines and wrinkles. Prevelle Silk was approved the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in March 2008 and is one of the few fillers that contains lidocaine, making it an attractive option for anyone looking for a painless anti-aging treatment. Here’s a close look at how Prevelle Silk works, and what its key anti-aging benefits are:
How Prevelle Silk Works
Prevelle has been proven to get rid of lines and wrinkles without causing irritation or swelling, and is designed for the temporary reduction of wrinkles only. It is made with hyaluronic acid gel, a compound that is readily available in the body in various quantities, so it is absorbed by the tissues very easily. This injection also contains a certain amount of lidocaine so it is less painful than other dermal fillers such as Restylane and Juvederm.
Prevelle Silk can be used on the forehead to treat frown lines, around the eyes to get rid of crow’s feet, around the nose and lips to treat fine lines, and close to the edges of the mouth to make marionette lines disappear. The medical professional administering the treatment will be able to tailor the treatment to your specific needs, and may use Prevelle Silk in conjunction with other fillers as part of a “liquid facelift”.
The number of Prevelle Silk injections required to achieve desired results varies depending on how deep the wrinkles are, and what condition the skin is in. Some people require just a single full syringe, while others require several small syringes in key areas. In most cases, results last about three to four months.
Top Anti-Aging Benefits of Prevelle Silk
Prevelle Silk offers a number of anti aging benefits for all skin types, and is most effective for those who have started noticing the premature effects of aging. Some of the key benefits of this injectable include:
- Produces soft, natural-looking results
- Results are immediate
- Little to no downtime
- Administered in less than an hour
- Same-day procedure
- Can be used to treat delicate skin areas
Prevelle and Prevelle Silk are designed specifically to treat fine and moderate lines. Mentor Corporation, the company that makes Prevelle products, also makes Puragen, a filler that is most appropriate for smoothing moderate to deep lines around ht efface. Puragen is another new injectable treatment made with hyaluronic acid, and is unique because it is made with double cross-linked hyaluronic acid (DXL™), which helps to enhance results. Puragen and Prevelle are complementary to each other, so your anti-aging specialist may recommend using a combination of these fillers to help you achieve noticeable results.
Prevelle Silk is currently available at a number of medical spas and cosmetic surgery centers around the country. Get in touch with an
anti-aging specialist in your area to learn more about the benefits of Prevelle, or review our
injectable fillers information guide to see if you may be a good candidate for dermal filler treatments.
Published: 11/27/2009, Last Updated: 11/27/2009
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