Dermal Filler
Dermal fillers are injectable treatments used to enhance facial features, restore lost volume, and reduce signs of aging. They contour and shape the face, giving you the symmetry and youthful appearance you desire.
Benefits:
- Restore youthful volume to your face
- Erase Wrinkles and Fine Line
- Enhance and sculpt your natural contours
- Enhance Skin Quality
- Experience minimal downtime and long-lasting results
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Dermal fillers are injectable treatments used to enhance facial features, restore lost volume, and reduce signs of aging. They contour and shape the face, giving you the symmetry and youthful appearance you desire.
The Role of Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a naturally occurring substance in the skin that helps retain moisture, providing a smooth, hydrated look. As we age, the body’s HA levels decrease, leading to fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin.
How Dermal Fillers Work
By injecting HA-based dermal fillers, you can restore lost volume and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. These fillers are soft gels that integrate seamlessly with the skin, offering instant, natural-looking results. dermal fillers also stimulate natural collagen production, enhancing skin firmness and elasticity.
Benefits of Dermal Fillers
- Instant Volume Restoration: Quickly plump up areas that have lost volume.
- Wrinkle Reduction: Smooth out fine lines and wrinkles for a youthful appearance.
- Facial Contouring: Define and enhance your natural facial features.
- Hydrated Skin: Improve skin moisture and texture.
- Natural and Safe: HA is biocompatible, non-animal based, and gradually absorbed by the body.
Dermal fillers are a versatile and effective non-surgical solution to enhance facial features, smooth wrinkles, and restore volume. Here’s a simple explanation of how they work:
Injection Process
A healthcare professional uses a fine needle or cannula to inject the filler into targeted areas of your face. This precise technique ensures effective and natural-looking results.
Volume Enhancement
The fillers contain substances like hyaluronic acid, calcium hydroxylapatite, or poly-L-lactic acid. Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring substance in your skin, attracts and retains moisture, providing an immediate plumping effect and adding volume to areas like the cheeks and lips (Cleveland Clinic) (American Society of Plastic Surgeons).
Collagen Stimulation
Some fillers stimulate collagen production, a protein essential for maintaining skin firmness and elasticity. This added benefit helps in achieving longer-lasting results and overall skin rejuvenation. Fillers like poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) work over time to encourage your skin to produce more collagen, enhancing the structural support of your skin (American Society of Plastic Surgeons).
Smoothing Wrinkles and Fine Lines
By filling in the space beneath the skin, dermal fillers push out wrinkles and fine lines, creating a smoother surface. This technique effectively reduces the appearance of aging lines, providing a more youthful look (Cleveland Clinic).
Enhancing Facial Contours
Dermal fillers can also be used to sculpt and define facial contours. By adding volume to specific areas such as the chin, jawline, and cheeks, fillers help create a more defined and balanced appearance (Cleveland Clinic).
Immediate and Lasting Results
The effects of dermal fillers are usually visible right away, with minimal downtime. Depending on the type of filler used, the results can last from several months to over a year. This makes dermal fillers a convenient option for those looking to enhance their appearance without the need for surgery (American Society of Plastic Surgeons).
Dermal fillers provide a quick, effective, and minimally invasive way to rejuvenate your appearance and boost your confidence.
Dermal fillers can enhance and rejuvenate various areas of the face. Here’s a detailed look at the treatable areas and the specific services we offer:
Treatable Areas
- Cheeks: Restoring lost volume and creating a lifted appearance.
- Lips: Enhancing fullness and defining lip contours.
- Nasolabial Folds: Smoothing deep lines running from the nose to the mouth.
- Marionette Lines: Reducing lines that run from the corners of the mouth to the chin.
- Jawline and Chin: Sculpting and defining for a more contoured profile.
- Under-Eye Hollows: Reducing the appearance of dark circles and hollows.
- Neck Lines: Smoothing horizontal lines and creases on the neck.
To address these areas, we offer a range of specialized filler treatments. Here’s a breakdown of each service:
BioStimulators
Description: Bio-stimulating fillers work by stimulating the body’s natural collagen production, providing a gradual and long-lasting volume increase and skin rejuvenation. Ideal For: Those looking to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Sculptra
Description: Sculptra is a poly-L-lactic acid filler that gradually restores facial volume by stimulating collagen production. It’s ideal for deep facial wrinkles and folds. Ideal For: Treating deep wrinkles and adding volume to sunken areas over several months.
Radiesse
Description: Radiesse is a calcium hydroxylapatite-based filler that provides immediate volume and stimulates collagen production. It’s often used for deeper wrinkles and facial contours. Ideal For: Immediate lifting and contouring, especially for deeper wrinkles and facial lines.
Russian Lips
Description: This technique focuses on creating a heart-shaped, full lip with a defined cupid’s bow. It adds significant volume while maintaining a natural look. Ideal For: Those seeking a dramatic yet natural lip enhancement.
Natural Lip Filler
Description: Using hyaluronic acid fillers, this treatment enhances lip volume and shape while ensuring a soft, natural appearance. Ideal For: Subtle lip enhancement with natural-looking results.
Liquid Facelift
Description: Combining various dermal fillers, a liquid facelift provides overall facial rejuvenation by lifting and contouring different areas of the face without surgery. Ideal For: Comprehensive facial rejuvenation and contouring.
Radiesse for Neck Lines
Description: Radiesse can also be used to treat horizontal neck lines, providing immediate volume and promoting collagen production for longer-lasting smoothness. Ideal For: Smoothing neck lines and improving skin texture.
Neck Line Treatment
Description: Specialized fillers are used to address signs of aging on the neck, reducing wrinkles and improving skin elasticity. Ideal For: Treating horizontal neck lines and rejuvenating neck skin.
Pre-Treatment Guidelines
To ensure the best possible outcome and minimize risks, follow these pre-treatment guidelines:
- Consultation: Schedule a consultation with our expert practitioners to discuss your goals and medical history.
- Avoid Blood Thinners: Discontinue use of the following 3-5 days prior to treatment to reduce the risk of bruising and swelling:
- Aspirin
- Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Aleve)
- St. John’s Wort
- Omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil)
- Vitamin E
- Ginger
- Ginkgo Biloba
- Ginseng
- Garlic
- Alcohol
- Green Tea
- Hydrate: Drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your treatment to keep your skin hydrated and healthy.
- No Skincare Products: Avoid using any strong skincare products (like retinoids or exfoliants) on the treatment area for at least three days prior to your appointment.
- Medical History: Inform your practitioner of any medical conditions, allergies, or previous cosmetic procedures to ensure a safe and effective treatment plan.
Post-Treatment Guidelines
Following these post-treatment guidelines will help you achieve optimal results and minimize any side effects:
- Avoid Touching: Refrain from touching, rubbing, or massaging the treated area for at least 24 hours to allow the filler to settle properly.
- No Makeup: Avoid applying makeup for at least 12 hours after the treatment to prevent irritation.
- Avoid Exercise: Do not engage in strenuous exercise for 24-48 hours post-treatment to reduce the risk of swelling and bruising.
- Stay Upright: Remain upright for at least four hours after your treatment to prevent the filler from migrating.
- Cold Compress: Apply a cold compress to the treated area if you experience swelling or bruising.
- Hydrate and Avoid Alcohol: Continue to drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol for 24 hours post-treatment.
- Follow-Up Appointment: Schedule a follow-up appointment with your practitioner to assess the results and make any necessary adjustments
- Herbal Supplements: Using Arnica or similar herbal supplements may help reduce bruising and swelling.
Before & After
Your Most Common Questions Answered
Dermal fillers typically last longer than Botox. Fillers can last from 6 months to 2 years, while Botox effects usually last 3 to 6 months.
You may feel slight discomfort during the injection, but most fillers contain a numbing agent to minimize pain. Your provider can also use a topical anesthetic.
People with certain medical conditions, allergies to any of the ingredients, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid Botox and fillers. Always consult with a healthcare provider first.
When you stop using dermal fillers, your skin will gradually return to its pre-treatment state as the filler material is absorbed by your body over time.
Long-term side effects can include minor swelling, bruising, or redness at the injection site. Rarely, lumps, asymmetry, or infection can occur. Always consult with a qualified professional.
Hyaluronic acid fillers, such as Juvederm and Restylane, are considered the safest due to their compatibility with the body and the fact that they can be dissolved if needed.
Both can look natural when performed by an experienced practitioner. Fillers add volume and contour, while Botox smooths wrinkles and fine lines.
There is no specific age, but most providers recommend waiting until at least your mid-20s when your face has fully developed. Consult with a professional to determine the right time for you.
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