What are Dermal Fillers?
As we age, our face begins losing volume - up to a teaspoon per year! This can leave your face looking hollow, drawn, or saggy.
Dermal fillers are gel-like injections of hyaluronic acid that work under the surface of the skin to plump up tissue. The result is a smooth, sculpted, youthful appearance.
Restore lost volume with fillers.
Are fillers right for me?
Dermal fillers are perfect for treating trouble areas like:
Nasolabial folds (“marionette lines”)
Sunken cheeks
Tear troughs
Forehead lines
Sculpting of the cheekbones and jawline
Cleft chin / chin dimples
Thin lips
Smoker’s Lips
Ideal candidates are in overall good health, and are committed to a home skincare routine to maintain best results.
FAQs about dermal filler
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After consultation to determine your best treatment plan, we’ll apply a numbing agent to the area to be treated.
While this takes effect, we will prepare a syringe with your filler.
The filler is then placed strategically throughout the treatment area and massaged to achieve exact placement - this step may involve several injections to ensure a balanced and natural result.
Depending on the areas being treated, the process could be as quick as 15 minutes.
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Most patients report minimal discomfort and pressure during the injection of fillers.
We use numbing agents before this procedure to aid in patient comfort.
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You can resume most normal activity immediately after the administration of dermal fillers, with minimal recovery restrictions.
• You may experience swelling, redness or bruising around the injection site.
• Limit vigorous exercise for 48 hours after the procedure.
• Treat discomfort with over-the-counter pain reliever or the application of ice packs.
Results improve over 2-10 days as the filler settles. During this time, you may see changes in the contours of the treated area - this is normal.
Full healing can be expected within two weeks, depending on the filler used and scope of treatment.
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Dermal fillers last from several months to several years depending on the filler used and the patient injected.