Dermal fillers can be a fantastic way to look a little younger without the need for surgery. True, these injectables can’t do everything that a surgical facelift can. But they aren’t really trying to. Instead, dermal fillers are designed to make small changes to the face that address lines, wrinkles, and other visible signs of aging.
We use the full line of Juvéderm, Allergan’s hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers. And that provides patients with a wide variety of options. It’s likely that there could be a dermal filler solution for your specific concerns. Each filler type will have its own unique strengths and drawbacks, which means that they are not necessarily interchangeable.
Some of the more prominent benefits of dermal fillers include:
Dermal fillers will typically last between 12 and 24 months (although this varies considerably by the brand and type). You’ll have the option of changing your look based on trends, or allowing your results to fade to return to how you looked before your treatment.
Juvéderm is the brand of hyaluronic acid-based dermal fillers that we offer, and they are effectively reversible. So there’s less risk you’ll ever be stuck with a result you don’t like.
Dermal fillers are incredibly versatile, capable of making subtle to dramatic changes to your face. But injections can also be tailored to create widespread effects, depending on your needs.
Our dermal fillers promote the development of collagen and elastin, which can make your skin healthier and radiant.
As their name implies, dermal fillers are used to fill volume. This can help make your skin look smoother and more youthful. Certain areas of the face can even be “lifted” by specific filler types.
Most filler appointments take less than an hour from start to finish. That means you can be in and out of our office — and off enjoying your results right away.
You’ll be able to notice an immediate change in the fullness of your skin. Your body’s natural collagen production over the next few weeks will only enhance your results.
In most cases, good candidates for dermal filler injections will:
During your consultation, we will discuss your dermal filler options, including which filler type might be the best option to help you achieve your desired outcome. In many cases, your injections can be performed on the same day as your initial consultation.
Juvéderm is the name for a family of hyaluronic acid-based fillers that can treat a wide variety of issues. It has a fair amount of cross-linking in its molecular formula, meaning it's good to use when your filler treatment needs a little strength and rigidity.
Each filler type is used to accomplish a different result. Your options include:
This is for run-of-the-mill, relatively shallow topical wrinkles.
Juvederm Ultra Plus Ultra XC is intended to treat deeper wrinkles and is popular for lip enhancement. It is designed to be more flexible and lasts a bit longer than Juvederm Ultra Plus Ultra XC.
This particular injectable is used to treat especially deep lines around the face. Specific types of treated wrinkles include nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and oral commissures.
Volbella is an injectable that is composed of very fine molecule chains, making it perfect to treat areas that require a soft touch. Volbella, specifically, is most often used to treat lip wrinkles and tear trough wrinkles.
If you’re losing volume in your cheeks, Voluma is the injectable you’ll want to use. This dermal filler is specifically formulated to help lift and add volume to the cheeks.