FILLERS

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Dermal fillers are injectable gels used to restore lost volume, enhance facial contours, and smooth lines or wrinkles. Many fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the body that helps maintain hydration and structure in the skin.

Common fillers include Restylane, Juvederm, and RHA Collection.

Filler can be used to enhance or restore volume in areas such as:

• Lips
• Cheeks
• Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
• Marionette lines
• Chin
• Jawline
• Temples

Longevity depends on the type of filler used and the area treated. Most fillers last 6–18 months, although some deeper structural fillers may last longer.

When performed by an experienced injector, filler should enhance your natural features rather than change them. The goal is to restore balance, proportion, and youthful contours.

Most fillers contain lidocaine, which helps make the treatment more comfortable. Uptown uses a topical numbing cream as well. Most patients describe the discomfort as mild and brief.

Downtime is typically minimal, but patients may experience:

• Mild swelling
• Bruising
• Tenderness

These effects usually resolve within a few days to a week.

Results from filler are visible immediately, although the final outcome becomes more apparent once swelling subsides over the following 1–2 weeks.

Yes. Hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved using an enzyme called Hyaluronidase (Hylenex) if needed.

The amount varies based on:

• Facial anatomy
• Age-related volume loss
• Desired outcome
• Treatment area

Many patients benefit from a gradual, layered approach over time rather than large amounts at once.

Neuromodulators (like Botox) relax muscles that cause wrinkles, while filler restores volume and structure to areas that have lost support.

When administered by a trained medical professional using FDA-approved products, dermal fillers have a strong safety profile. Choosing an experienced injector is key to minimizing risk and achieving natural results.