Skin Folds and Fine Lines

The longevity of dermal fillers depends on the type that is used for your treatment area.  Most hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers can last between 6 months to 2 years.

Because HA fillers are made of a compound naturally occurring in the skin, they are naturally dissolved by your body over a period of time.  This process occurs over a period of 6-18 months generally. The speed of your metabolism will affect how long your treatment will last.  In addition, fillers tend to last longer in treatment areas with less movement.

Most fillers come in a syringe with 1ml of product.  This amount is approximately 1/5^th of a teaspoon which is about the size of an average blueberry.  A small amount of filler can go a long way but many times to achieve optimal results, or full correction, more than one syringe is required.

Expect to feel minimal discomfort during the injection procedure. Often numbing medication will be used before the procedure. You may experience some tenderness and/or swelling after the treatment as well as bruising. Dermal filler treatments should be scheduled with this in mind to allow recovery time before any special events.

Generally, there is no prep work needed before your scheduled treatment.  However, avoiding alcohol, blood-thinning medications like Ibuprofen and supplements like turmeric and fish oil, and avoiding sun exposure will help reduce bruising.