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.

What dermal fillers do:

• Plump thin lips

• Improve marionette lines at the corners of the mouth

• Enhance shallow contours

• Soften facial creases, vertical lip lines and wrinkles

• Improve the appearance of scars

• Decrease or remove the shadow of the lower lids

Preparation

Avoid blood thinners (aspirin/ibuprofen) 2 weeks prior to minimize bruising. 

DURATION

30-45 minutes

DOWNTIME

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.