Dermal Fillers
What Are Injectable Dermal Fillers?
Injectable dermal fillers are often utilized to replenish lost facial volume. Faces often lack volume for a variety of reasons, but weight loss and age are the leading causes. This treatment works by incorporating a liquid filler under the skin to fill sunken or hollowed areas. Fillers are a promising, minimally invasive option for New Orleans, LA men and women desiring to smooth sagging skin, wrinkles, and fine lines to create a younger-looking face. Dermal fillers, like Restylane® and JUVÉDERM®, can also be incorporated into other aesthetic services to reveal the results of a traditional facelift without the surgery or recovery associated with such procedures. To determine if dermal fillers will help you meet your aesthetic goals, we encourage you to visit Magnolia Plastic Surgery and MedSpa where plastic surgeon Dr. Heath Charvet can help you make this decision.
What Are the Benefits of Dermal Fillers?
For New Orleans, LA patients, dermal fillers may work for a number of concerns and offer several benefits, such as:
- Rejuvenating and adding volume to areas that are hollow or flat
- Improving your self-image and total appearance
- Creating facial balance to achieve your ideal face structure
- Improving areas with skin laxity or fine lines
How Are Dermal Filler Treatments Performed?
Prior to your procedure, Dr. Charvet will meet with you to gain insight into your desired results and decide which product will best achieve them. For the actual procedure, Dr. Charvet will use topical numbing cream as an anesthetic to ease the discomfort of the injection. Dr. Charvet will use his experience to determine the amount of filler that is needed and will slowly and meticulously inject it via a very fine needle. Dermal fillers are done as an in-office procedure in a very short amount of time. Due to the use of anesthetic, the process is typically only mildly uncomfortable and does not require downtime. You should expect swelling or bruising initially, but these symptoms will fade away quickly. Typical results can last from a few months to a year based on the product and the placement of the injection. To maintain optimal results, Dr. Charvet may recommend touch-ups.
Dermal Fillers FAQS
How much do injectable fillers cost?
The cost of your dermal filler treatment will depend on which product is used and the amount needed to achieve the look you want. When you visit for your consultation, we will create a personalized treatment plan that best fits your needs and wants. Then, we will be able to provide you with a cost estimate, which will include any specials we are offering.
How do I know which injectable filler is right for me?
The recommended injectable filler will depend on which area(s) is being treated and your desired result. Some fillers are intended for smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines, while others are formulated to add volume to the lips for a plumped appearance. With so many brands of fillers on the market, it can be difficult to pick which one is the best for your needs and goals, which is why our team works with you to ensure you get a natural-looking, rejuvenated look.
What is the difference between wrinkle relaxers and dermal fillers?
A wrinkle relaxer, like BOTOX® Cosmetic, addresses lines and wrinkles (especially on the brow and around the eyes) by limiting the movement of the underlying muscles. Dermal fillers add volume to your face to fill in wrinkles, fine lines, and depressions. Dermal fillers may also be used to add more volume to your cheeks and lips or to rejuvenate the hands.
How long will the results last?
The answer to this depends on which filler is used and the area we’re focusing on. For some patients, results may last up to a year, whereas some patients might need another treatment after a couple of months. You can always schedule touch-up injections at Magnolia Plastic Surgery and MedSpa to keep up your results.
What areas of my face can be treated with dermal fillers?
Wrinkle fillers can improve signs of aging throughout your face by either smoothing static lines or adding volume. They can be used on mild to moderate parentheses, marionette, and corner lines around your mouth and nose. They can also temporarily add volume to your lips and cheeks.
Create a Voluminous Face
If you are suffering from the side effects of aging but do not have the time or desire to seek a surgical facelift, then dermal fillers at Magnolia Plastic Surgery and MedSpa could be the answer you seek. Fillers create youthful, voluminous skin without the risk of scarring or long recoveries afterward. There are many different products on the market today that can help you obtain the look you desire. For more information about fillers or to schedule a consultation, call plastic surgeon Dr. Heath Charvet at our New Orleans, LA office at your earliest convenience to begin your journey to a more voluminous look.