DERMAL FILLERS
Enhance Volume and Reduce Wrinkles
If you’re considering enhancing your facial features, dermal fillers offer a non-surgical option that may help restore volume and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. At Elevated Aesthetics MedSpa, we provide a variety of dermal fillers tailored to target areas such as lips, cheeks, jawline, and nasolabial folds, helping you work towards a naturally youthful appearance with minimal downtime.
ABOUT DERMAL FILLERS
Dermal fillers are injectable treatments made from hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the skin known for its hydrating properties. These fillers can help to restore lost volume, enhance soft tissues, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, offering a fuller look to lips, cheeks, chin, and other facial areas.
WHAT IT IS
During your consultation, our experienced practitioners will assess your skin, facial structure, and aesthetic goals to help determine which dermal filler may be best suited for your needs. The selected filler is injected into the targeted areas, aiming to add volume and smooth lines and wrinkles. While individual results vary, many patients achieve a more refreshed appearance with minimal downtime.
HOW IT WORKS
The duration of the dermal filler procedure typically ranges from 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the areas being treated. Some mild swelling, bruising, or tenderness at the injection site is common but generally resolves within a few days. Results are often visible immediately, with improvements continuing over the next 2-3 weeks as the filler integrates with your skin. Depending on the type of filler used and the area treated, results can last between 6 to 24 months. For the best experience, follow all aftercare instructions provided by your practitioner.
WHAT TO EXPECT
FAQs
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• Please arrive with clean, makeup-free, skin so that we may complete proper assessment & determine where to make injections.
• Avoid NSAIDS (i.e. Ibuprofen®, Advil®, Motrin®, Aleve®, Celebrex®), Fish oil, Gingko Biloba, St. John’s Wort and high doses of Vitamin E for one week prior to injection.
• Avoid Retin-A, Tretinoin, and Retinoids for three days prior to injection.
• Avoid drinking alcohol for 24 hours prior to injection.
• If bruise easily, may start Arnica tablets one day prior to treatment.
• No dental appointments two weeks prior or two weeks following injectable treatment.
• Clients who are pregnant or nursing are not eligible for neurotoxin treatment.
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Dermal fillers contain lidocaine, a common anesthetic, which helps patients tolerate the minor pinching feeling associated with injections. Ice & Topical numbing agents can be utilized to lesson discomfort.
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One of the things that makes dermal fillers so great is there's little downtime. Immediately after the treatment, there may be redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness and / or itching at or near the injection site. These symptoms are normal and should resolve within a few days. But for this reason we do not recommend scheduling your appointment right before a big event.
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Results can be seen immediately after treatment and will get better over the course of 2-3 weeks as the filler integrates with your own tissue. Filler can last anywhere from 6-24 months depending on the filler used and the injection area.
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We carry a range of dermal fillers. Our nurse injector will discuss best options to meet your goals during your consultation.
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• No makeup to the treatment area immediately following treatment.
• No lying down for four hours.
• Try to sleep on back for 24-48 hours post treatment. Do your best to avoid pushing face into pillow or surface, during this time, to prevent filler migration.
• Avoid touching your face for 24 hours post treatment, except to apply any topicals advised by provider.
• No exercise for 24 hours. Walking is okay.
• Avoid extreme heat or cold for 24 hours.
• No facials for two weeks.
• For lip injections only: no straws, smoking, heavy kissing, or oral sex for two weeks post treatment.
Disclaimer: Dermal fillers are injectable treatments intended to enhance facial features, restore volume, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Results and the duration of effects can vary based on individual factors, including skin type, the area treated, and the specific filler used. Common side effects include redness, swelling, bruising, and tenderness at the injection sites, which are typically mild and resolve within a few days. In rare instances, more severe side effects such as infection, filler migration, or vascular complications may occur.
It is essential to have a detailed consultation with a qualified healthcare provider to determine if dermal fillers are appropriate for you and to discuss the potential risks and benefits. This information is not intended as medical advice and should not replace a consultation with a licensed medical professional. Always follow your practitioner’s guidance and promptly report any unusual symptoms.