Dermal Fillers, also known as soft tissue fillers or wrinkle fillers, diminish fine lines and restore fullness to the face. A dermal filler procedure typically takes 30 minutes, and the results can last 4 months to a year, depending on the patient. Dermal fillers are safe and effective and can treat crow’s feet, forehead wrinkles, and frown lines.

More areas that can be treated with fillers can include areas around the mouth, chin dimpling, cheeks, lips, and even your hands. Some common side effects of using dermal fillers can include bruising, swelling, and redness at the injection site. A few not-so-common side effects include nodules or bumps under the skin that can be seen and felt and may need to be removed by surgery. It would be best if you always talked to your doctor about the side effects of fillers before you have the procedure.

The best time to start getting dermal fillers is when you notice wrinkles around the eye area. Some patients begin in their mid 20’s while other patients wait until their mid 30’s. Once you reach 35, you lose 10% of the fat in your face due to the natural aging process. Every decade after that, you will continue to lose approximately 10%. The good thing is our office can help with our different treatment options.

Lip Filling is the procedure that gives you fuller and plumper lips. It is common for doctors to insert a dermal filler to make this happen. Many types of fillers can be used, but the most common types are hyaluronic acid products. This is a natural substance that is found in your body and can help increase the volume in your lips.

Once the filler is injected, the gel in the filler supports and shapes the tissues of the lips. Several benefits of using this type of filler include:

• control over lip volume

• gradual pace of treatment

• bumps dissolve easy

• less bruising

• reasonable lasting results

• minimal allergic reactions

If you are looking at getting lip injections, you may be wondering what to expect. These procedures are performed rather quickly in the office with little or even no downtime.

Before the injection, the doctor will apply a topical or local numbing agent to ease discomfort. Then the area is carefully marked where the injections should be placed. Next, very fine needles are used to inject the substance into your lips. Following injection, you may be given ice to ease the discomfort and help with swelling.

There are some severe and minor risks associated with these procedures, including:

• Bleeding at the injection site

• Swelling

• Bruising

• Redness

• Tenderness

• Lumps and irregularities in lips

• Allergic reaction

Please discuss all side effects with your doctor before you decide what procedure is correct for you.