Dermal Fillers
Wipe away the years with a Cosmetic Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers can achieve overall beauty enhancement by contouring and balancing the profile of the face, adding volume to the lips, augmenting the cheeks, and smoothing out lines & wrinkles.
RESTYLANE FAMILY:
- RESTYLANE® L
- RESTYLANE® SILK
- RESTYLANE® REFYNE
- RESTYLANE® DEFYNE
- RESTYLANE® CONTOUR
- RESTYLANE® LYFT
JUVEDERM FAMILY:
- JUVEDERM® ULTRA XC
- JUVEDERM® ULTRA PLUS XC
- JUVEDERM® VOLUMA XC
- JUVEDERM® VOLBELLA XC
How does it work?
living cells.
It provides volume to areas between the collagen and elastin fibers that become damaged or lost throughout the aging process by injecting it into the layers of the skin. The natural state of hyaluronic acid is a liquid. It has, however, been formed into a range of gel products by the process of cross-linking.
What happens when I get filler?
The treatment differs depending on the type of filler used, the area of the body being treated, and your medical history. The following are some broad suggestions for what to expect:
The majority of filler treatments take 15 to 30 minutes and only require one clinic visit.
Before getting the injections, you may need ice, an anesthetic applied to the skin, or a nerve block (an injection). This varies with the filler and area to be treated. Hands generally do not need anesthesia; lips often require a nerve block. Your provider will inject the filler into the area, often giving you several injections to produce the best results. You may feel a stinging or burning sensation as the filler is injected.
Frequently Asked Questions
After leaving the office, the majority of patients are able to resume their normal activities. Your dermatologist may advise icing the region for 15 to 20 minutes before leaving to reduce any redness and swelling caused by the injections. You should wait until the next day to exercise or engage in any other intense activity after leaving the office. Stay out of the sun and avoid using a tanning bed or other indoor tanning method. If you receive instructions to massage the treated area, don't touch it for three days.
This changes depending on the filler. The majority of fillers do not require any downtime. Check with your dermatologist to see whether there will be any downtime.
This changes depending on the filler. Because most fillers fill the skin, they create quick — or nearly instantaneous — results. A filler can also encourage the production of collagen in your body, but this takes time.