What are dermal fillers?

Injectable dermal fillers can plump thin lips, enhance shallow contours, soften facial creases, remove wrinkles and improve the appearance of scars.

Age, lifestyle, and environmental factors change the skin over time. Dermal fillers can help you battle some of these changes. Dermal fillers are natural or synthetic fluid materials that are injected into the skin to plump and smooth the area of injection. It can be used to:

Create volume in hollow areas of the face or lips
Fill in, lift, and smooth lines and wrinkles of the face
Enhance facial balance
Improve the smoothness and elasticity appearance for a radiant skin
Increase volume at the back of the hand

Dermal fillers can be used to treat a specific area, but the treatment approach always considers the full face for more natural results.

How it works

The fillers act as a support layer beneath the skin. Each brand has a range of fillers specific for the areas of treatment.

Restylane®

Restylane® has a safety profile established for over 20 years and 30 million treatments. It is the world’s first stabilized non-animal hyaluronic acid filler with patented technology. They possess a portfolio of dermal fillers with a broad range of hyaluronic acid gels. They can restore a youthful appearance by filling in lines and wrinkles. It can also create volume and improve the overall smoothness and elasticity of your skin.

Juvederm®

Juvederm® uses a unique VYCROSS® technology that gives your skin a smooth, natural- looking appearance. Juvederm® also contains lidocaine, a pain reliever that will help you be more comfortable during and after the treatment. Each Juvederm® product serves a unique purpose. It can be used to smooth wrinkles, restore volume for a lifting effect, or redefine the lips. It blends with the tissue under the skin to keep your look more natural.

Radiesse®

Radiesse® dermal fillers are FDA-approved to smoothen moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles. It is comprised of Calcium Hydroxylapatite (CaHA) suspended in a gel. It is mixed with lidocaine to reduce pain related to the injection. Radiesse®provides immediate volume after the injection. The long-term results are due to the stimulation of collagen production. These results last up to a year or more. The CaHA gets absorbed by the body over time.

Belotero®

Belotero® offers hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. Hyaluronic acid has an innate ability to hold onto water. As a dermal filler, this can help maintain the elasticity, smoothness and volume of skin. Belotero® integrates evenly for a refreshed and natural look. Each of the Belotero® products offers different levels of lifting. This will allow for treatment customization based on your needs, whether your goal is to smooth out fine lines or restore elasticity to large areas of the skin. Most formulas are available with lidocaine to bring you additional comfort during and after the procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which dermal filler is the best?

The best filler depends on the area you wish to treat. Our medical professional will recommend you the best filler type for the results you are looking for.

What can I expect during the treatment?

Dermal fillers are delivered through fine needles into specific areas you wish to target. Therefore you may feel some pinching and mild discomfort due to the needle. However, many dermal filler formulas include lidocaine, an anesthetic drug, to bring you comfort.

What can I expect after the treatment?

You may experience some redness and swelling in the area of injection. But this should resolve within 24 to 48 hours. If you have bruises, it will resolve within 5 to 7 days.

How long do the results last?

Depending on the filler, the effect can last from 6 months to 3 years. Juvederm® can last up to 24 months, depending on the treatment. Several factors contribute to how long the results last: the type of filler, the area treated, lifestyle, age, and skin type.

What are the consideration for dermal fillers?

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occuring sugar in the body. When administered by a qualified medical practitioner, it is well accepted by the skin. Make sure to fully disclose all your medical history and medicines you are taking to the doctor or person performing the procedure. This is especially true if you have allergies to hyaluronic acid, gram-positive bacterial proteins, other fillers, and anesthetics. Let the practitioner know if you maybe pregnant, have an untreated epilepsy, bleeding disorder, a history of severe scarring, autoimmune disease, recurring sore throat, rheumatic fever, porphyria, are taking anti-coagulation and immunosuppressive medication. Adverse reactions can include bruising, redness, swelling, pain, itching, bumps, loss of sensation, headache, and difficulty performing activities. A major complication can occur if the product is unintentionally injected into a blood vessel. The complications include vision abnormalities, blindness, stroke, temporary or permanent scarring. If you experience signs of stroke, unusual pain or white appearance of skin, contact a healthcare practitioner immediately. Please note that these side effects occur in a small percentage of patients, but are serious consequences to consider.