Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are injectable treatments designed to restore lost volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial features. These treatments work by adding fullness to areas that have lost volume due to aging or environmental factors. Common treatment areas include around the eyes, mouth, nose, cheeks, lips, hands, and neck.
Fillers stimulate the body’s natural collagen production, helping maintain tissue strength, elasticity, and hydration. Over time, collagen depletes from the body, which leads to skin losing its firmness and volume. Dermal fillers restore that lost volume, providing immediate results and a more youthful appearance.
Types of Dermal Fillers
We offer several types of dermal fillers to address different concerns. Each has its own benefits, depending on the area treated and the desired result.
- Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
These fillers, such as RHA Fillers and Restylane, use hyaluronic acid to add volume and reduce wrinkles. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that attracts water, providing hydration and volume. Hyaluronic acid fillers are often used for facial wrinkles, lip enhancement, and under-eye volume restoration. They are perfect for smoothing fine lines and restoring youthful volume. - Radiesse (Calcium Hydroxylapatite Fillers)
Radiesse is a unique filler that uses calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) to stimulate the body’s collagen production. This not only provides immediate volume enhancement but also promotes long-term skin texture improvement over time. Radiesse is often used for deeper wrinkles and volume loss in the lower face, including smile lines, marionette lines, pre-jowl folds, and even hands and neck. - Sculptra (Poly-L-lactic Acid)
Sculptra is designed to gradually stimulate collagen production for a more natural, long-lasting result. It’s typically used for facial volume loss due to aging or medical conditions, and is ideal for overall facial volume restoration rather than just specific lines or wrinkles.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longevity of dermal fillers can vary based on the type of filler and the treatment area. For example:
- Hyaluronic Acid Fillers (like RHA): 6 months to 1 year.
- Radiesse: Approximately 12-18 months, as it stimulates collagen production over time.
- Sculptra: Results typically last up to 2 years, with gradual collagen-building benefits.
Most individuals report minimal discomfort during dermal filler treatments. A topical anesthetic is applied to the area before injections, and many fillers contain lidocaine, a local anesthetic, to enhance comfort during the procedure.
There is minimal downtime associated with dermal filler treatments. Some individuals may experience mild swelling, bruising, or redness at the injection sites, which typically resolves within a few days. Most patients are able to return to their normal activities immediately after the treatment.
Dermal fillers are ideal for individuals looking to enhance facial volume, smooth fine lines, or contour features with a non-surgical approach. Candidates are generally in good health and seeking to address age-related changes, such as wrinkles or volume loss. They should also have realistic expectations about the results of the treatment.
At Key Wellness, we take a conservative approach to dermal fillers. Our goal is to enhance your natural beauty, not to overfill or drastically alter your appearance. We carefully customize each treatment to your unique facial structure, ensuring results that are refreshed, youthful, and balanced—never overdone.
- Cheeks: To restore volume and contour, creating a youthful, lifted appearance.
- Smile Lines: To soften nasolabial folds and marionette lines.
- Under the Eyes: To reduce hollowing and improve the appearance of dark circles.
- Lips: To enhance fullness and shape.
- Hands: To restore lost volume and reduce the appearance of aging hands.
- Neck: To smooth out fine lines and restore volume.
- Earlobes: To restore volume and support