Facial Fillers

Facial fillers are made of hyaluronic acid, a substance that occurs naturally in the body and is responsible for maintaining moisture and volume in the skin. They are injected into the skin to fill wrinkles, fine lines, and other areas that have lost volume. The best facial fillers can eliminate wrinkles, plump and hydrate lips, replace soft-tissue volume loss, raise scar depressions, and volumize creases and folds of the face.

Facial fillers can reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, make your lips more full, defined, and hydrated , and add volume to your face where necessary.. They can also help reduce the appearance of scars and enhance your facial profile, resulting in a youthful and balanced glow.

Most patients see full results within a few days; procedures typically last about 30-45 minutes, and results last for 6 to 12 months.

One week before, exclude Aspirin (Advil, Aleve, Ibuprofen, etc.), red wine, resveratrol, ginkgo biloba, garlic, flax oil, cod liver oil, vitamin A, vitamin E, and any other essential fatty acids.

If you have a history of facial cold sores (herpes), there is a risk that the needle sites could contribute to a recurrence. Please inform our office if this is a possibility.

You can take Arnica Montana pills under the tongue, which you can find at Sprouts or Wholefoods, three times a day for up to three days before the appointment. Additionally, take either Zyrtec or Claritin one hour before your appointment. Additionally, abstain from alcohol the night before and do not drink coffee the morning of; this will all help reduce the risk of bruising and swelling.

You may experience some redness and swelling, which normally lasts for less than seven days. Cold compresses may be used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling. If excessive swelling or pain persists beyond ten days, or if it is associated with other reactions such as pain, temperature changes, or sores, please contact the office immediately.

You may experience mild to severe bruising after your dermal filler treatment, which is normal and may last up to three weeks. Therefore, please plan your calendar accordingly. We have options that can help expedite the bruising; we suggest taking advantage of these options.

If laser treatment, a chemical peel, or any other procedure is considered after dermal filler treatment, the risk of eliciting an inflammatory process may be possible. Therefore, please wait at least two weeks for these types of treatments.

For covering up bruises, we recommend IT Cosmetics concealer.

Immediately after your procedure and for 24 hours, you should avoid the following: Strenuous Exercise, Sun exposure/heat exposure/tanning beds, Alcoholic Beverages, Massaging/Pressing areas treated, and Extreme Cold Temperatures.

48 hours after your procedure, you may begin adding gingko biloba, garlic, flax oil, cod liver oil, vitamin A, vitamin E, or any other essential fatty acids.

7-14 days after your procedure, depending on your sensitivity level, you may add higher-sodium foods and alcohol. However, these items do increase the risk of swelling, particularly under the eye area, at any time after your procedure.

Having a follow-up treatment before the product has fully dissipated will re-stimulate your natural collagen and prolong your refreshed appearance.

Please be sure to consult our office for individualized timing recommendations.

Treatment with dermal fillers may take multiple syringes and/or treatments to achieve optimal results.

Not all patients will respond to the treatment, and not all patients will have a full correction in the area treated. The benefits may last 6 to 12 months. A touch-up may be necessary to achieve longer-lasting results. Our standard fee for dermal filler injections will apply.