Indianapolis Injectable Filler Specialist
Dr. Barry Eppley

Patients wishing to reverse the effects of aging and sun damage have been visiting Dr. Barry Eppley at his Indianapolis cosmetic surgery facility for years to receive a variety of treatments such as injectable collagen fillers. Please read the associated text on this page and visit the collagen results page to learn more about the effectiveness of this treatment.

The use of injectable collagen solutions for the filling out of depressed facial scars, fine lines and wrinkles, and enhancement of assorted other facial structures (e.g., lips) has been successfully done for the past twenty years. While they work well for their intended purposes, they have always been plagued by the problem of lack of permanence. Over the past 10 years, many differently formulated and sources of collagen products have become available including Alloderm sheets (human source), Cymetra (injectable Alloderm), Dermalogen (injectable human collagen), Isalogen (injectable fibroblast cells grown from the patient), and Fascian (human fascia). Despite the many purported advantages and appeal of these collagen products, none have yet demonstrated any long-term permanence. Today hyaluronic acid, a natural sugar, has essentially replaced collagen as the preferred injectable material. Numerous formulations of hyaluronic acid exist (e.g. Restylane, Juvaderm) and are widely used around the world. They are longer lasting (4 - 6 months) and are associated with fewer risks of sensitivity to the material. Particulated fillers (e.g., Radiesse, ArteFill) are now also available and offer longer lasting effects due to the non-absorbable particles which remain behind after the injection carrier has gone away. However, they require bigger needles for injection and are not appropriate for some facial areas (e.g., lips) due to the potential for irregularities and clumping.

Dr. Barry Eppley performs a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments for the face such as injectable collagen fillers. He has extensive experience helping Indianapolis Botox, facelift and rhinoplasty patients with their aesthetic desires.