What are dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers are natural or synthetic injectables that last from six months up to five years. Unlike Botox®, where the material is injected to temporarily disable facial muscles, dermal fillers inject a semi-permanent formula to create volume and add plumpness to the skin. Different dermal fillers can be applied to different parts of the face, including:

• Chin
• Cheeks
• Lips
• Temples
• Laugh lines

Dermal fillers are a minimally invasive treatment that requires no downtime and offers instant results.

Why do people get dermal fillers?

Wrinkles, deep creases, and fine lines are a part of aging. Causes of these skin imperfections include:

• Aging
• Sun exposure
• Fat loss
• Overused facial muscles

Dermal fillers are ideal for patients looking for an advanced treatment to reduce unwanted signs of aging that appear on the face, including:

• Signs of aging
• Wrinkles
• Fine lines
• Sunken areas
• Loss of collagen
• Loss of volume
• Creases

Each patient has a unique body and situation, and dermal filler treatments are tailored to match.

What are the different types of dermal fillers?

Integrated Dermatology offers a multitude of dermal fillers to fit every patient’s needs. Services include:

• Juvederm®
• Juvederm Ultra 
• Voluma
• Volbella
• Vollure
• Restylane Classic
• Restylane® Kysse
• Restylane Contour
• Restylane Defyne
• Restylane Lyft
• Restylane Refyne
• Restylane Silk
• Sculptra

Depending on your skin condition, preferences, and how long-lasting you want the results to be, you can talk to your doctor to choose the best fit.

What can I expect from my first consultation?

Our expert provider meets with you to evaluate your medical history, current health and well-being, and the problem areas you wish to address using dermal fillers. Your provider asks about medical history, and all information regarding medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are taking at the moment. You can also ask about the cost and frequency of injections at this time.

Is the treatment painful?

Treatment is generally comfortable. Often, the injection can be preempted by an anesthetic for maximum comfort. However, typically there is little to no discomfort during or after treatment, and side effects like swelling and bruising, while normal, are generally minimal as well. Depending on the type of treatment, you can often go about your day as usual immediately after receiving injections.

Turning back the clock on the signs of aging has never been easier than with dermal fillers. Call Integrated Dermatology today to determine which dermal filler treatment is right for you.