Fillers

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Filler is an injectable hyaluronic acid used to add volume, shape, and definition to facial features such as lips, cheeks, jawline, and more. Hyaluronic Acid itself is a naturally occurring sugar chain called a glycosaminoglycan.  It lives in the connective tissue and helps to support the skin cells collagen and elastin. 

In addition to sculpting, fillers are also used to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

Sculptra, although not a "traditional filler," is unique in the way that it stimulates collagen production, allowing the skin to renew itself over time naturally.  

Neuromodulators are medications injected into the muscle; they take 2-3 weeks to work and last about 3 months. Fillers, like Juvederm and Restylane, are hyaluronic acids inserted beneath the skin to replace lost volume or enhance features; the effect is immediately visible and can last up to 1-2 years.  

Fillers can be used in different locations and layers of the face and body to enhance features like cheeks and lips or replace volume that naturally gets lost with age. Superficial wrinkles may have a softer filler injected just below the epidermis, the most superficial layer of the skin, while in order to work on cheeks or jaw, we inject a firmer filler just above the surface of the bone. 

Used to fill/smooth lower face lines- nasolabial folds, oral commissures, marionette lines, etc. 

Used in the mid face (ex. cheeks, temples, etc.) to sculpt and lift

Used to add volume, shape, and definition to lips

• Dermal fillers must not be administered if you have had any vaccines, immunizations, procedures, illnesses, or dental work in the past two weeks or if you plan to in the two weeks following the injections

• Do not use dermal fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to any of the ingredients, suffer from any neurological or autoimmune disorders, are experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms, or have any active inflammatory processes (cysts, pimples, rashes, hives). 

• For optimal results and to minimize the chance of bleeding or bruising at the injection site, please avoid all blood-thinning medications and supplements for one week prior to your appointment. This includes over-the-counter medication such as aspirin and ibuprofen. Also avoid herbal supplements such as garlic, vitamin E, ginko biloba, St. John's Wort and omega-3 capsules. If you have a cardiovascular history, please check with your doctor prior to stopping the use of aspirin. Do not drink alcoholic beverages 3 days before or after your treatment to avoid extra bruising. 

• Inform your provider if you have a history of Perioral Herpes to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment. (Valtrex 500 mg BID, 5 days, start 2 days prior to treatment)

• Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A) retinols, retinoids, glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, or any "anti-aging" products for two days before and after treatment.

• You may want to consider taking Arnica (found in health food stores) and eating fresh pineapple to help with the bruising and swelling for 1 week prior and for the first few days after.

• Avoid significant movement or massage of the treated area unless instructed by provider. 

• Avoid strenuous exercise or anything that increases your heart rate for 24 hours. 

• Avoid extensive sun or heat for 72 hours (no sauna, hot tub). 

• Avoid consuming excess amounts of alcohol or salts to avoid excessive swelling. 

• Use Tylenol (acetaminophen) for discomfort. No NSAIDs (ibuprofen, aspirin) for 24 hours as they can increase bleeding. Antihistamines such as Claritin can be taken to help with swelling.

• Try to sleep face up and slightly elevated if you experience swelling. 

• Avoid wearing makeup the day of procedure. 

• Sanitize your phone before putting it to your face and try to talk on speaker phone as much as you can day of. 

• Wait a minimum of two weeks before dental work, immunizations, or laser treatments.

Price varies depending on the area being treated and the amount of volume loss present. Price also varies depending on the type of filler used. A free consult prior to treatment is highly encouraged.