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Restore Volume, Smooth
Wrinkles, and Elevate Contours

Dermal fillers are injectable treatments that restore volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. Made from various biocompatible substances, such as hyaluronic acid, these fillers add volume beneath the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines, sagging, and hollows. They can also be used to plump lips, smooth out laugh lines, and enhance facial features like cheeks and jawlines. The procedure is quick, non-invasive, and offers immediate results with minimal downtime.

Reasons to Consider Dermal Fillers:

  • You want to smooth out wrinkles and fine lines
  • You want to restore volume to sunken cheeks or under-eye areas
  • You want to enhance the shape or fullness of your lips
  • You want to diminish the appearance of nasolabial folds (laugh lines)
  • You’re bothered by the loss of skin elasticity and sagging
  • You want to improve the contours of your jawline or chin
  • You want to smooth out marionette lines around your mouth
  • You want to restore youthful volume to temples or forehead areas

Your Dermal Fillers Experience

During your dermal filler treatment, Dr. Driscoll will discuss your aesthetic goals and evaluate areas of concern. A topical numbing cream may be applied to ensure your comfort during the procedure.

Using a fine needle, Dr. Driscoll will carefully inject the hyaluronic acid filler into targeted areas, such as wrinkles, lips, or hollow spots. The procedure typically takes 15-30 minutes, and you can resume daily activities right after treatment.

Benefits of Dermal Fillers:

  • Quick and non-invasive treatment with minimal downtime
  • Immediate, visible results after just one session
  • Natural-looking enhancement with customizable results
  • Long-lasting effects, typically lasting 6 to 18 months
  • No need for surgery or extensive recovery time
  • Minimal discomfort during the procedure
  • Can treat multiple concerns in one session
  • Offers a temporary option with reversible results
  • Helps restore youthful contours and enhance facial harmony

How Do Dermal Fillers Work?

Dermal fillers, particularly hyaluronic acid fillers, replenish lost volume and improve skin texture. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance that binds to water molecules to maintain moisture, elasticity, and volume in the skin. When injected beneath the skin, these fillers add volume, smooth out wrinkles, and hydrate the tissues, providing a youthful, plump appearance. This mechanism of action can be used for various cosmetic purposes.

Wrinkle Correction

As we age, the skin’s natural production of collagen and elastin decreases, leading to the formation of wrinkles and fine lines. Hyaluronic acid fillers help temporarily fill these lines by adding volume under the skin, smoothing the surface. Wrinkles, especially around the eyes, mouth, and forehead, as well as perioral lines (also known as lipstick lines), can appear less pronounced after treatment, giving the skin a rejuvenated, firmer look.

Volume Restoration

Over time, the face naturally loses volume, especially in areas like the cheeks, temples, and under the eyes. This loss of volume can cause sagging and hollowing, which contributes to an aged appearance. Dermal fillers restore this lost volume by injecting hyaluronic acid into targeted areas. The result is a fuller, more youthful look, with enhanced cheekbones and a smoother under-eye area, reversing the effects of aging and gravity.

Facial Augmentation

Dermal fillers are often used for facial augmentation, which involves enhancing the natural contours of the face. This includes defining the jawline, lifting the cheeks, and improving chin projection. By strategically placing fillers, Dr. Driscoll can enhance facial features to make them harmonize with your overall appearance. This allows for a customized enhancement of your natural features, giving you a more balanced, harmonious appearance.

Facial Augmentation

Lip volume can diminish with age or may not have developed fully in younger years. Dermal fillers are a popular solution for plumping thin or asymmetrical lips. The hyaluronic acid in the fillers adds fullness and definition, creating a youthful, natural appearance. Lip augmentation can address concerns like fine lines around the lips, improve lip symmetry, and provide a more youthful, supple look without invasive surgery.

Dermal Fillers FAQs

How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last?

The duration of dermal filler results depends on the type of filler used and the area treated. Hyaluronic acid fillers typically last between 6 to 18 months. However, factors like metabolism, lifestyle, and the treated area can influence how long the results last. For example, areas with more movement, like the lips, may require more frequent touch-ups than the cheeks.

Are Dermal Fillers Safe?

Yes, dermal fillers are FDA-approved and considered safe when administered by a trained and experienced provider like Dr. Driscoll. While there may be minor side effects, such as swelling, redness, or bruising at the injection site, these typically resolve within a few days. Serious side effects are rare, especially when the procedure is performed by a qualified professional.

What Are the Side Effects of Dermal Fillers?

Common side effects are mild and temporary, including swelling, redness, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site. These usually resolve within a few days. In rare cases, more serious complications, such as infection, lumps, or allergic reactions, may occur.

How Soon Will I See the Results?

The results are immediate. You may notice some swelling initially, but the full effects will be visible within a few days as the side effects diminish. For some areas, like lips, the results may become even more natural-looking as the filler integrates into the skin over the following weeks.

Meet Dr. Julie Driscoll Today

Dr. Julie Driscoll is a highly skilled and compassionate dentist with advanced expertise in cosmetic procedures, including dermal fillers. She is committed to providing personalized care and ensures natural, youthful results that conform to your goals and anatomy. If you’re ready to restore volume, smooth out wrinkles, or enhance your lips, schedule a consultation with Dr. Driscoll today. She will work with you to develop a plan to help you feel confident in your skin.

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