Cosmetic Dermal Fillers FAQs

Cosmetic facial fillers can be injected around the eyes, cheeks, mouth, nose, jaw, forehead, brows, and neck. They typically offer instant results lasting up to one or two years. They restore volume in the face, plump cheeks and lips, and smooth wrinkles. This creates a more youthful, rested appearance.

Most people only have mild, temporary side effects after dermal filler injections. After your first appointment, you should follow all the aftercare instructions we provide to reduce discomfort. You should stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and clear fluid and avoiding caffeine, soda, and alcohol. You can apply ice or cool compresses to ease pain and inflammation and take over-the-counter pain medication. Keep your head elevated to rescue swelling and inflammation and improve circulation. You should maintain a healthy daily skincare routine and use approved skincare products in the morning and evening.

Dermal fillers and cosmetic face fillers offer instant results. You will see full results after around four weeks.

Yes, if you visit an experienced professional for dermal fillers, the results will look subtle and natural.

Before starting any new medication, you should always consult with our team and/or your primary care physician.

As you age and your body’s natural production of collagen and elastin declines, you will notice that your skin is becoming thinner and less elastic. Your skin may start to sag, which causes fine lines and wrinkles, deep wrinkles, and loose excess skin. Dermal fillers can add volume to sunken areas so that your face looks rounder and more youthful. Cosmetic or dermal fillers also make your facial features more symmetrical, plump your cheeks and lips and smooth out wrinkles and creases.

There are many types of dermal fillers, including:

• Hyaluronic acid – Hyaluronic acid is an acid that occurs naturally in your skin and adds volume and hydration. As you age, your body stops producing hyaluronic acid.
• Calcium hydroxylapatite – Calcium hydroxylapatite is a substance that occurs naturally in your bones. It can be used on deeper wrinkles.
• Poly-L-lactic acid – Poly-L-lactic acid is a substance that promotes the body’s natural collagen production. It can be used to smooth deep wrinkles.
• Polymethylmethacrylate – Polymethylmethacrylate fillers are made of collagen infused with small balls that stay under the skin’s surface. This gives your skin firmness and added volume.

Most people don’t experience any negative side effects after getting dermal or cosmetic fillers. Rare but serious side effects are possible, including infection, leakage, nodules or granulomas, blood vessel injury, filler movement, or tissue death. Some people experience mild, temporary side effects, including:

• Redness
• Swelling
• Inflammation
• Pain
• Bruising
• Itching
• Rash

The longevity of your cosmetic fillers depends on your skin type, the type of filler used, how much is injected, the speed at which your body metabolizes the filler, and the area in which it was injected. Dermal fillers smooth out thin wrinkles and can last six months and a year. Deeper dermal filler injections may last up to two years.

Hyaluronic acid and polymethylmethacrylate fillers are best for fine lines and wrinkles. Calcium hydroxyapatite and poly-l-lactic acid are best for moderate to severe facial wrinkles.