Facial Filler FAQ

First of all, you should know that you already have hyaluronic acid in your body. The chemical found in fillers like Juvéderm Voluma^® XC is also present from your head to your toes, working to keep various parts functioning properly. It helps to lubricate joints and moisturize skin. As you age, however, the amount of naturally occurring hyaluronic acid in your system begins to diminish. The loss can contribute to the formation of wrinkles and hollows, all of which can make you look older. Juvéderm Voluma^® XC and similar products can introduce hyaluronic acid back into the places on your face where you need it most, filling in wrinkles and rounding out regions that have sunken in.

No, and that’s what makes it appealing to many people. Unlike various lifts and other surgical options, dermal fillers like Juvéderm^® and Restylane^® are temporary solutions. Depending on the type of filler used and where it’s injected, the benefits will last anywhere from months to years. Over that time, your body will slowly and safely reabsorb the hyaluronic acid. Patients who want to maintain the look can come in for touchups and follow-up visits.

No! Various facial fillers have different formulas and are designed to treat specific areas and conditions. Juvéderm Voluma^® XC, for instance, adds volume to the area of the cheeks known as the apple. Over time, this region can flatten, causing skin there to sag. Under optimal conditions, Juvéderm Voluma^® XC’s rejuvenating effects can last for up to two years. Juvéderm^® XC, a different cosmetic, specifically addresses moderate to severe wrinkles, smoothing out the folds and lines that appear around your mouth and nose.

Juvéderm^®, Restylane^®, and other fillers can be injected in many areas where you need more volume. Juvéderm^® XC, for instance, is designed to address smile lines (also known as parenthesis), corner lines, marionette lines, and vertical lip lines. Some fillers, such as Restylane^®, can be used for lip injections, plumping up lips to give them a fuller look. Facial fillers may be applied to hollows at the temples or under the eyes, and even to correct droopy eyebrows. Dr. Ellen Turner and her team can explain specific treatment areas and help to select the appropriate facial filler. They may suggest other options, too, such as a chemical peel, to bring about the desired results.

You may have more questions than can be answered here on this page. To learn further details about Juvéderm^®, lip injections, Restylane^®, and other fillers in Dallas, check out the information at www.dermofficedallas.com or call (214) 373-7546 for the Dallas and Irving offices.