What is it?

Gel-like substance made of a naturally occurring compound found in the skin, joints, and eyes called hyaluronic acid. It is mixed with lidocaine, a numbing agent, to make the procedure more comfortable.

Different Fillers for different corrections:

Volbella

• Thinnest of the fillers

• Best used for fine lines around the mouth, smoothing the lips and adding a small amount of volume.

• Minimal swelling post-injection

• Correction lasts about a year

Juvederm Ultra/Ultra Plus

• Adds volume to the lower face to correct smile lines around the mouth or parentheses (nasolabial folds), corners of mouth, and in the lips.

• Correction lasts about 1 year

Vollure

• Slightly thicker than Volbella

• Smooths and adds subtle volume

• Best used in around the mouth, lips, under eyes (tear troughs), and areas of animation

• Minimal swelling post-injection

• Correction lasts 18 months

Voluma

• Thickest of the fillers

• Lifts and contours the cheeks and can add projection to the chin.

• Minimal swelling post-injection

• Correction lasts 2 years

Volux

• Smooths and defines the jawline

• Minimal swelling post-injection

• Correction lasts 2 years

Skinvive

• Hydrates the skin of the cheeks with tiny droplets of hyaluronic acid

• Improves hydration and smoothness to the skin without adding volume

• Minimal swelling post-injection

• Results can be seen at 30 days

• Correction lasts 6-12 months

Does it hurt?

Topical numbing cream or ice is applied to the area of injection to minimize any discomfort.

What can I expect?

Appointment usually include 10-15 minutes of consultation, 20 minutes for topical numbing cream, and 20-30 minutes of injecting. Appointments are scheduled for 1 hour.

Typically the area of injection is swollen for 2-3 days, possible bruising can occur.

Final results at 2 weeks

Restrictions?

Avoid massaging the areas of filler or laying on the area of injection for 48 hours

Avoid exercise for 24 hours post-injection to minimize swelling.

Avoid alcohol and anti-inflammatories 2-3 days prior to injection to minimize bruising

After care

Ice the area of infection for 24-48 hours for swelling and bruising.

Take arnica for any bruising