March 18, 2025 Tags: Halo Laser, Microneedling, Morpheus8, prp treatment, injectable filler
For a while, more obvious filler and cosmetic work was typical, but now, the pendulum is swinging the opposite direction with more subtle results being the main goal. To achieve a subtler look, a smaller total amount of filler or hyaluronic acid and collagen based fillers instead of silicone fillers are often used. Another way people are achieving this is by receiving laser treatments, microneedling, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments.
Compared to the cosmetic trends from ten years ago, there is a difference in how much filler is believed to be ideal for each patient. There are also many new types of fillers and they are more likely to be used in a less obvious way. Patients looking to reduce fine lines and wrinkles are still often treated with filler, however, the results are less pillowy due to more exact injections that allow a remedy without using as much product.
The increase in education on injectables and patients’ changing aesthetic goals has changed the world of filler and how it’s used to treat different concerns. At Dr. J.J. Wendel Plastic Surgery, we offer a range of filler options including Juvederm Ultra, Restylane, Cosmoplast, and more. With our experienced injection specialists, we work with patients to find the best treatments for their concerns, whether it’s through filler or other procedures like microneedling.
As well as new injectable fillers being created and FDA-approved, newer procedures like PRP injections or facials, the Halo Laser, and Morpheus8 Radio Frequency (RF) Microneedling are becoming more common. These treatments focus on resurfacing and lasering away signs of age and damage, reinvigorating and adding a natural, youthful glow to patients’ skin.
PRP treatments are used to treat wrinkles, sun damage, dark circles under the eyes, scars, and as a hair restoration technique. At Dr. Wendel’s office, we begin by drawing the patient’s blood and running it through a machine that isolates the platelet-rich plasma. The plasma is then used as a serum with a microneedling pen for facial treatments or injected into the scalp to promote hair growth. With PRP injections and facials, there is no downtime, making it ideal for patients with busy schedules and those wanting a natural looking result.
Halo Laser treatments are customizable for each patient, allowing a more or less intense treatment based on their preference for fewer, intense treatments or more treatments with a less aggressive level of lasering. The Halo Laser works to restore the skin’s natural glow by lessening visible skin damage, reducing pore size to tighten the skin, and improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. View these before and after photos from treatments done at Dr. Wendel’s office to see if the results align with your cosmetic goals.
Morpheus8 treatments use a combination of radio frequency and microneedling techniques to stimulate the skin, encouraging the production of collagen. It can be used to treat acne and surgical scars, cellulite, wrinkles, hyperhidrosis, skin laxity, and stretch marks. This treatment results in the skin smoothing and firming itself, triggered by the deep penetration of the microneedling causing the body to begin its natural anti-aging process.
If you are searching for a way to rejuvenate your skin, reduce signs of aging, and add back your natural glow consider these treatments in combination with a filler regiment or on their own. Request a consultation with Dr. Wendel’s Plastic Surgery and work with us to discover the best pathway for you to achieve your cosmetic goals.
