What are fillers?
Dermal fillers are injectable substances that replace lost volume beneath your skin. Dermal fillers restore your youthful appearance by smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles, reducing sagging, and replenishing a vibrant facial contour. Fillers are a relatively inexpensive way to look younger without surgery, incisions, or downtime for recovery.
The Aesthetic and Clinical Dermatology Associates team offers advanced dermal fillers by leading brands like Juvéderm® and Restylane®. Board-certified dermatologists administer all injections.
What skin issues can fillers treat?
Dermal fillers can address many common signs of aging that result from a loss of tissue volume, including:
- Smoothing lines around the nose and mouth (nasolabial creases)
- Plumping and enhancing lips
- Restoring volume to sunken cheeks
- Reducing deep under-eye circles
- Softening acne scars
If fine lines around your eyes (crow’s feet) or worry lines in your forehead are upsetting your confidence, the Aesthetic and Clinical Dermatology Associates team offers treatment with Botox®.
How do fillers work?
Various dermal filler brands use different substances to replenish lost volume. The Aesthetic and Clinical Dermatology Associates team uses fillers that contain hyaluronic acid (HA), which naturally occurs in your skin. HA plays a major role in keeping your skin hydrated and plump.
HA fillers like Juvéderm and Restylane enhance the volume and contour of your skin for six months or longer before your body gradually absorbs them. These fillers provide a natural appearance and contain a numbing medication to minimize discomfort during and after the injection.
What should I expect from a filler procedure?
During the consultation before your treatment, the Aesthetic and Clinical Dermatology Associates team evaluates your skin and discusses your particular areas of concern. They review your medical history to ensure that dermal fillers are right for you.
Before the treatment, your dermatologist cleans the area and can apply a topical anesthetic. They then inject a precise amount of filler beneath your skin.
Afterward, you could see some mild bruising or swelling, but this should go away over the next few days. You can get back to your day after your procedure. But you should take it easy for the rest of the day.
If you’re considering dermal fillers, call Aesthetic and Clinical Dermatology Associates today or request an appointment online.
