As we age, we lose volume in our skin. This loss of volume leads to either a sagging appearance of the face, fine lines, wrinkles, folds, and thin lips. Fortunately, dermal fillers, also known as cosmetic fillers, can help to rejuvenate our look by restoring lost volume. These injectable treatments can smooth out wrinkles, plump up thin lips, and give the face a youthful, vibrant appearance.
At Bellaire Dermatology in Houston, TX, we are pleased to offer our patients the option of dermal fillers. We work with patients to personalize a treatment plan that meets their goals and needs, ensuring beautiful, natural-looking results. Whether you’re seeking to address the signs of aging or enhance your natural beauty, dermal fillers can provide a safe, effective solution.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are injectable substances that restore volume, smooth out wrinkles, and refine facial contours. The treatment involves carefully injecting a gel-like substance into specific areas of the face, such as the cheeks, lips, nasolabial folds, and under the eyes.
These fillers are composed of safe and biocompatible materials, such as hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is found naturally throughout the body. Injectable HA reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and facial folds to create structure and framework and add volume to the face and lips.
Benefits of Dermal Fillers
Quick Treatment
Dermal filler treatments are typically quick and convenient, often taking less than an hour to complete. This makes them an excellent option for those with busy lifestyles, as you can achieve noticeable results without significant downtime.
Minimal Discomfort
Dermal filler injections are typically well-tolerated, with minimal discomfort during the treatment. We utilize advanced techniques and, if needed, apply a topical anesthetic to ensure your comfort throughout the treatment.
Immediate Results
One of the most satisfying aspects of dermal fillers is their immediate results. You can see the improvements right after the injections, with the full effects becoming more apparent as any initial swelling subsides.
Types of Fillers
Juvederm and Restylane are two brands of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers we offer at Bellaire Dermatology in Houston, Texas.
Juvederm Ultra XC
Ultra temporarily adds more fullness and plumps lips. Ultra can also help correct and smooth moderate to severe parentheses lines, such as nasolabial folds (smile lines around the nose and mouth).
Juvederm Ultra Plus XC
Ultra Plus is a thicker version of Ultra and is used to correct more severe facial wrinkles, deep nasolabial folds (smile lines around the nose and mouth), and marionette lines (lines around the mouth to the jawline).
Juvederm Voluma
Juvederm Voluma is typically injected into the mid-face and provides volume, lift, and contour to the cheek area.
Juvederm Vollure
Vollure is injected into the areas of facial tissue where moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds occur, including around the nose and mouth.
Juvederm Volbella
Volbella is injected into the lips for lip augmentation and for correction of perioral lines, often called “lipstick lines”.
Restylane
Restylane is typically used to add volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds (smile lines around the nose and mouth).
Restylane Lyft
Restylane Lyft is a HA filler that temporarily adds volume to the cheeks and hands for a smoother and fuller appearance.
Restylane Refyne
Restylane Lyft is a HA filler that temporarily adds volume to the cheeks and hands for a smoother and fuller appearance.
Restylane Defyne
Defyne helps smooth out deep laugh lines (nasolabial folds and marionette lines).
Sculptra
Sculptra is not an HA filler; it is a collagen stimulator. It doesn’t produce immediate results. Instead, it stimulates your body’s collagen production, so results appear gradually over a few months. Patients typically need about three monthly treatments to achieve desired results. It can take 4-6 weeks to see the full results. Sculptra is considered semi-permanent, however, you may still need occasional touch-ups.
Radiesse
Radiesse is another type of filler, it is a collagen stimulator. It stimulates the body’s process of generating collagen, encourages growth, and is used in both the face and hands for a more refreshed appearance.
RHA 2, 3 & 4
Revance’s RHA 2, 3, & 4 are the newest dermal fillers used to treat moderate to severe fine lines and wrinkles. RHA’s unique hyaluronic acid manufacturing process allows it to resemble our body’s natural hyaluronic acid. This filler can last up to 15 months.
Bellafill
Bellafill is a semi-permanent filler that is most often used to treat medium-to-deep wrinkles and folds. It can also be used to fill out pitted acne scars.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dermal Fillers
How long does it take to see results and how long do dermal fillers last?
Results are seen immediately after injecting HA fillers and depending on which filler and where it is injected, results last anywhere from 9 to 18 months.
Can dermal fillers be used in combination with other treatments?
Dermal fillers can be combined with other cosmetic treatments to achieve comprehensive facial rejuvenation. We will assess your unique needs and discuss the most suitable treatment options to help you achieve your desired results.
What are the side effects if there are any?
As with any injectable, there is a chance of swelling and bruising that can last up to two weeks and is considered normal. We will provide detailed aftercare instructions to minimize potential side effects.
Can anyone get dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers are generally suitable for adults looking to address signs of aging or enhance specific facial features. During your consultation, we will assess your medical history and discuss any contraindications to ensure dermal fillers are a safe and appropriate option for you.
Enhance Your Features With Dermal Fillers in Houston, TX
At Bellaire Dermatology in Houston, TX, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals and rediscover your natural beauty. With our expertise in dermal fillers and commitment to excellence, you can trust that you are in capable hands. Dermal fillers are one of our specialties, allowing us to enhance your features, smooth out wrinkles, and restore youthful volume with precision and artistry. Book a consultation with us and embark on your journey to radiant beauty.
