Dermal Fillers in Westlake, OH

Filler injections (usually called dermal fillers) are often utilized to replenish lost facial volume. Faces often lack volume for a variety of reasons, but age and significant weight loss are the leading causes. The process works by incorporating the liquid filler beneath the skin to fill sunken or hollowed areas. Fillers are an excellent, nonsurgical option for Westlake, OH women and men desiring to even out fine lines, sagging skin, and/or wrinkles in order to create a more youthful appearance. Dermal fillers can also be incorporated into other cosmetic services to provide the benefits of a traditional facelift without the need for surgery, the risk of scarring, and the required recovery that follows. There are many different types of fillers that may help meet the goals and desires of each patient. Our office carries many popular filler options, including JUVÉDERM,  Restylane®, BELOTERO BALANCE®, and VOLUMA™. To find out which option is recommended for you, we encourage you to visit The Facial Aesthetics Center at Westlake Family Dental Care, where our team can help you make this decision.

For Westlake, OH patients, dermal fillers may work for several concerns and provide many benefits, including:

• Refresh and plump areas that are hollow or flat
• Improve your confidence in your skin and overall appearance
• Improve regions affected by sagging skin or creases
• Add facial volume to attain your optimal facial shape

The best candidates for dermal fillers would be anyone looking to minimize fine lines and wrinkles without resorting to a surgical facelift. In most situations, those who have recently lost significant amounts of weight have areas on their face that are uneven or sunken in. These attributes make them great candidates for injectable fillers. Fillers are also a promising option for men and women not comfortable with the scars that can occur following a surgical facelift.

Before your injection procedure, our Westlake, OH team will consult with you to learn more about your aesthetic goals and decide what product may best produce them. For the actual procedure, we will use topical numbing cream as an anesthetic to minimize the discomfort of the injections. Your provider will then decide how much is appropriate and will carefully and evenly inject it through a small needle. Depending on the desired outcome, either half or an entire syringe could be used.

Injectable fillers are done as an in-office procedure in a very short amount of time. Due to the use of anesthetic, the process is typically only mildly uncomfortable and does not require downtime. You can expect swelling and bruising immediately after, but these symptoms will fade away within a couple of days. Results can last from three months to a year depending on the product and the area of injection. Touch-ups may be needed to maintain results.

How much do injectable fillers cost?
Your cost for an injectable filler treatment will vary depending on the brand of filler and how much is needed to achieve desired results. In your initial consultation, we will develop your treatment plan that fits your needs and wants. Then, we will be able to give you an estimated cost for your treatment and discuss any current specials we have.

How do I know which injectable filler is right for me?
The filler selected for your treatment will depend on the area being treated and your desired result. Depending on whether you want to improve wrinkles or are wanting to get plumper lips, we will understand your goals before recommending the best filler for optimal results. Since there are so many different dermal fillers on the market, it may be difficult to decide which is the best for you, so our team of aesthetic professionals help to ensure you get natural-looking results and a rejuvenated look.

What is the difference between wrinkle relaxers and dermal fillers?
Wrinkle relaxers, such as BOTOX, treat lines and wrinkles (particularly on the brow and around the eyes) by reducing the movement of facial muscles. Fillers restore volume to your face to fill in wrinkles, fine lines, and depressions. Injectable fillers may also be used to add more volume to your lips and cheeks plus to reduce the appearance of aging on the hands.

How long will the results last?
How long your results last will be dependent on what brand(s) is used and where it is placed. For some people, results may last up to a year, whereas others might want a repeat treatment after a couple of months. Touch-up treatments can be scheduled at The Facial Aesthetics Center at Westlake Family Dental Care in order to maintain your results.

What areas of my face can be treated with dermal fillers?
Injectable fillers can improve signs of aging throughout your face by either adding volume or smoothing static lines. Dermal fillers can be injected into mild to moderate parentheses, marionette, and corner lines around your nose and mouth. They can also temporarily add volume to your lips and cheeks.

What is the downtime after dermal filler treatment?
Dermal filler treatments usually involve minimal to no downtime. Patients can resume their daily activities immediately, although some temporary redness, swelling, or minor bruising at the injection site may occur.

If you are feeling insecure about your signs of aging but do not have the time to seek major surgery, then injectable fillers could be the answer you seek. Fillers reveal youthful, voluminous skin for our Westlake, OH patients without major risks or downtime afterward. There are numerous products available today that can help you achieve the look you want. For more information about fillers or to schedule a consultation, call The Facial Aesthetics Center today to step toward a more youthful look.