What are dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers help to diminish facial lines and restore volume and fullness in the face.
As we age, our faces naturally lose subcutaneous fat. The facial muscles are then working closer to the skin surface, so smile lines and crow's feet become more apparent.
The facial skin also stretches a bit, adding to this loss of facial volume. Other factors that affect the facial skin include sun exposure, heredity and lifestyle.
ABOUT DERMAL FILLER TREATMENT
What Dermal Fillers Do
-
Plump thin lips
-
Enhance shallow contours
-
Soften facial creases and wrinkles
-
Improve the appearance of recessed scars
-
Reconstruct contour deformities in the face
-
Decrease or remove the shadow of the lower lids
What to Expect from Your Dermal Filler Treatment?
On the day of your filler treatment, we will first clean your skin. We may use some numbing cream to reduce discomfort. Voluma XC filler contains lidocaine local anesthetic in addition to the hyaluronic acid, so topical numbing cream is usually not necessary. The treatment itself is relatively short, usually taking 30 minutes or so, and can be done in the office.
What to Expect After Your Treatment?
Recovery time varies for each patient and for each type of filler injected. You can resume most activities right away, but it is generally recommended that you avoid intense physical activity for the first 24-48 hours to minimize swelling and bruising. Be sure to discuss your specific recovery plan with your physician prior to scheduling your injections.