Fillers FAQs

 Dermal fillers are "gel-like" substances that are injected beneath the skin to restore lost volume for a more youthful appearance. Fillers can be used on the face to soften wrinkles and creases, restore fuller lips and even smooth out the skin on your hands. 

With instant results, dermal fillers offer a general rejuvenation to create lift, plump and smooth skin.  Dermal fillers are made up of ingredients that are either naturally found in your body such as hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxylapatite, or a biocompatible substance such as poly-L-lactic acid or polymethylmethacrylate.

 Most dermal fillers can last anywhere from six months to two years based upon which filler is selected. 

Under eyes: 0.5 - 1 syringe per side

Cheeks: 1 - 2 syringes per side

Nasolabial Folds: 0.5 - 1 syringe  per side

Marionette Lines: 0.5 - 1 syringe  per side

Labial mental groove: 0.5 - 1 syringe 

Lips: 1 syringe 

Chin: 1 - 2 syringes 

Jawline: 1 - 2 syringes per side

Nose Reshaping: 1 - 2 syringes 

* each syringe is 1ml of fluid

 The choice of which filler is best depends on your treatment goals and varies from person to person. The location of where the filler is to be injected, and how long you want it to last determines which type is best for the individual.

 The active ingredient in many popular fillers is called hyaluronic acid. It is a naturally occurring substance that can be dissolved using an enzyme called hyaluronidase. Like hyaluronic acid, hyaluronidase also occurs naturally in the body, where it metabolizes hyaluronic acid. In the aesthetic medicine setting, hyaluronidase is injected where the filler was originally placed. Within 24 hours of injection, the filler is typically completely dissolved.