Dermal Filler FAQs

Hyaluronic acid naturally occurs in your skin to help it stay moisturized. We choose dermal fillers formulated with hyaluronic acid to minimize the risk of side effects or complications in any treatment we perform. When these fillers are injected into targeted areas in the skin, they restore volume to help smooth wrinkles and folds, lift sagging skin, and restore youthfulness to your face.

Diamond Works Medspa offers a full range of facial fillers for our patients, and we can go over which treatments would work best for your specific situation at your appointment:

• Belotero®: Belotero® Balance fillers are among the most popular dermal fillers for under-eye treatment, lip enhancement, and fine lines. It’s a hyaluronic acid injectable filler that is soft and semi-flexible and integrates completely into the skin tissue.
• Juvéderm®: This family of hyaluronic acid fillers comes in several formulations with very small or larger particles to restore lost facial volume, smooth away wrinkles, or enhance the lips.
• Restylane®: This family of products acts like your body’s naturally occurring hyaluronic acid, restoring volume to your skin, lifting it, smoothing out flattened areas, and giving you a more defined, toned, and balanced look.
• Radiesse®: An FDA-approved volumizing filler for correcting moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds.
• Sculptra®: This is a facial injectable that activates your skin’s natural power to revitalize collagen production for a more youthful appearance.

Yes, dermal fillers can make you look younger. Dermal fillers slow the visible signs of aging by restoring volume, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, and restoring youthfulness to the face.

Most dermal fillers last around 9 to 12 months, but it depends on which filler and where on your face it is used.

Different injectable dermal fillers use different formulations and active ingredients to address different concerns. Our team stands by the efficacy of each dermal filler we offer. We’ve seen firsthand the results they can create for our patients.

There are a few differences between dermal fillers and receiving BOTOX®/Dysport® injections. BOTOX/Dysport uses a purified form of the botulinum toxin to temporarily relax the muscles that contribute to wrinkles, specifically those caused by facial movement. The active ingredients in dermal fillers are used to physically fill in wrinkles and sunken areas that lack volume within the skin. Dermal filler results are visible immediately, while BOTOX/Dysport takes several days to see full results.

When we consult with patients about dermal fillers, we advise them to care for the injected area for about two weeks by not sleeping on their face.

At the beginning of your dermal filler appointment, your injectable cosmetic specialist will talk with you about your aesthetic goals. They’ll then customize a treatment plan to help you meet these goals while ensuring your face still looks natural and expressive. The injection process is quick, and most patients say it’s virtually painless. From start to finish, the entire procedure takes about 15 minutes or less. You can see results immediately with no downtime, and because this treatment requires no recovery time, many women call it a “lunchtime procedure.” You will be able to continue your daily activities immediately after.

The cost of dermal fillers or injectables varies depending on which fillers will best help you achieve your goals and how many units your treatment requires. To determine your individual cost, please contact us to schedule an initial consultation to develop a treatment plan tailored to you.

We typically advise dermal filler patients to discontinue the use of alcohol, products that contain Aspirin, and certain blood-thinning medications before and after the procedure. This will reduce the risk of bleeding and excessive bruising. Depending on the type of filler you’ve had, you may need to postpone certain activities, so it’s important to follow our post-care instructions. Your physician will provide you with a specific set of guidelines tailored to your treatment.