DERMAL FILLERS

Restore and plump soft tissue to add volume while smoothing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Dermal fillers are non-surgical injectable gels made from hyaluronic acid - the featured ingredient in many moisturizers, and a naturally occurring compound found in our skin.  Dermal fillers work to restore and plump up soft tissue volume, smooth the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and give lips and cheeks a naturally fuller look.

What are they?

During your complimentary consultation, our staff will evaluate your skin, facial structure, and your goals to select the best product for your needs.  Filler will then be then injected into the desired treatment area, adding structure and volume to bring sunken skin back to the surface. Results have a natural appearance and treatment is safe with little downtime.

How they work:

Depending on your selected treatment area, the procedure can take anywhere from 15 minutes to 1 hour. Mild swelling, bruising and soreness may occur. Results are immediate and typically last 6-24 months (depending on filler and area).

What to expect:

FAQs

  • Please arrive with clean, makeup-free, skin so that we may complete proper assessment & determine where to make injections.

    Avoid NSAIDs (i.e. Ibuprofen®, Advil®, Motrin®, Aleve®, Celebrex®), fish oil, gingko biloba, St. John’s Wort and high doses of vitamin E for one week prior to injection.

    Avoid Retin-A, Tretinoin, and Retinoids for three days prior to injection.

    Avoid drinking alcohol for 24 hours prior to injection.

    If you bruise easily, you may take Arnica tablets one day prior to treatment.

    No dental appointments two weeks prior or two weeks following injectable treatment.

    Clients who are pregnant or nursing are not eligible for neurotoxin treatment.

  • Dermal fillers contain lidocaine, a common anesthetic, which helps patients tolerate the minor pinching feeling associated with injections. Topical numbing agents can be utilized to lesson discomfort.

  • One of the things that makes dermal fillers so great is there's little downtime. Immediately after the treatment, there may be redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness, or itching at or near the injection site. These symptoms are normal and should resolve within a few days. But for this reason we do not recommend scheduling your appointment right before a big event.

  • Results can be seen immediately after treatment and will improve over the course of 2-3 weeks as the filler integrates with your own tissue. Filler can last anywhere from 6-24 months depending on the filler used and the injection area.

  • We carry a wide range of dermal fillers including Juvederm, Restalyne, etc. Our nurse injector will meet with you to discuss the best options to meet your goals.

  • No makeup immediately following treatment.

    No lying down for four hours.

    Try to sleep on your back for 24-48 hours post treatment. Do your best to avoid pushing your face into your pillow or surface, during this time, to prevent filler migration.

    Avoid touching your face for 24 hours post treatment, except to apply any topicals advised by provider.

    No exercise for 24 hours. Walking is okay.

    Avoid extreme heat or cold for 24 hours.

    No facials for two weeks.

    For lip injections only: for two weeks, no straws, smoking, and refrain from any activity involving pressure around the injected area.