Dermal Fillers

fillers q&a

What are fillers ?

Also known as dermal fillers they are a popular cosmetic procedure almost immediate results to help reduce the signs of aging. As we age, our skin loses its youthful fullness. Fillers help to restore lost fullness to the face, lips, and hands. 

Fillers can effectively:

• Restore fullness to cheeks, hollow areas under the eyes, and deep creases.

• Diminish scars.

• Erase fine lines.

• Plump lips.

• Lift the brow or a downturned mouth.

• Rejuvenate hands.

What are some of the side effects of fillers?

• You may feel a stinging or burning sensation as the filler is injected.

• A few fillers require allergy testing to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction.

• If you need allergy testing, you must wait for the results from the allergy test before you can get the filler.

How quickly can i see results of using fillers?

This also varies with the filler. Most fillers fill the skin, so they produce immediate — or close to immediate — results. A filler also can stimulate your body to produce collagen, but this takes time.