The visible signs of facial aging occur over time due to sun exposure, heredity, and lifestyle. One of the earliest signs of aging is a loss of facial fullness and the development of wrinkles. Softening these facial lines and restoring volume and fullness in the face can often be achieved non-surgically with injectable fillers.
At our office in Scottsdale, AZ, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Sean Lille offers injectable filler treatments using Juvederm® and Restylane® to patients looking to enhance their facial features.
If you want to restore facial contours or reduce the appearance of lines and creases, injectable filler treatment may be right for you!
What Can Injectable Fillers Treat?
While injectable fillers will not stop the aging process, they can help you restore a youthful look to your face by lifting, plumping, and rejuvenating your facial features.
Injectable fillers can:
- Plump thin lips
- Enhance shallow contours
- Soften facial creases and wrinkles
- Improve the appearance of recessed scars
Dermal Facial Fillers Right For Me?
Injectable fillers are a great non-surgical treatment option for patients looking to improve certain areas of their face. Ideal candidates for injectable fillers should be:
- Physically healthy
- Non-smokers
- Maintain a positive outlook with realistic goals in mind for the improvement of your appearance.
Your Dermal Filler Consultation
The success and safety of your injectable filler procedure depend very much on your complete candidness during your consultation. You’ll be asked a number of questions about your health, desires, and lifestyle.
Be prepared to discuss:
- Why you want the procedure, your expectations, and your desired outcome
- Medical conditions, drug allergies, and medical treatments
- Use of current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drugs
- Discuss any past treatment with injectable fillers
Your provider may also:
- Evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors
- Discuss the options available to you for facial rejuvenation
- Examine and measure your face
- Take photographs for your medical record
- Discuss your options and recommend a course of treatment
- Discuss likely outcomes of injectable fillers and any risks or potential complications
Injectable Dermal Fillers for Facial Balancing
Facial balancing is the culmination of techniques used to help get your face to a desired aesthetic. Fillers can help add volume where needed. Common targets include the jaw, chin, and cheeks. By adding volume strategically, you can improve lines, symmetry, and balance across the face. This will help to improve the proportionate appearance of your facial features, leading to a natural, more aesthetic look.
Injectable Fillers for Lip Augmentation
Injectable fillers can be used to enhance the lips. This requires multiple injections to distribute the filler for enhanced lip fullness and to raise or define a cupid’s bow or vermillion border. By doing this, patients can achieve a plumper, fuller look to their lips.
Injectable Fillers for Nasolabial Folds
Injectable fillers can also be used to eliminate nasolabial folds. When placed strategically, filler can help fill in deep nasolabial folds, lessening the appearance of lines around the mouth. Over time, the elimination of these lines will lead to a more youthful look, making your smile look more lively and your cheeks more full.
What to Expect During Your Filler Appointment
Filler appointments are quick and easy. Dr. Lille personally performs all filler injections himself. At many other Scottsdale practices, injections are performed by non-physicians, but here you get the enormous advantage of having a board-certified plastic surgeon with more than two decades of experience performing your treatment.
After applying a topical anesthetic for numbing, Dr. Lille injects the filler beneath the skin in small amounts using a tiny needle or a blunt-tip cannula. You may feel a slight pinch or pressure, but most people tolerate the treatment well.
The appointment typically takes just 15-45 minutes, depending on how many areas you treat. There may be some swelling, redness, or bruising afterward, but these side effects are usually mild and temporary. You can drive home shortly after your appointment, with no downtime required.
Combining Treatments for Maximum Impact
Dermal fillers can be even more effective when paired with other non-surgical treatments. Many people combine fillers with neuromodulators like Botox to soften dynamic wrinkles while restoring volume. This combination treatment, called a liquid facelift, can be a great alternative if you’re not quite ready for a facelift just yet.
Dr. Lille uses advanced facial balancing techniques to ensure you achieve a naturally youthful look. Although a liquid facelift doesn’t have quite the same dramatic impact as a surgical facelift, it offers impressive results without any downtime.
How to Maintain Your Filler Results
We often recommend a few simple tips to get the most out of your filler results. First, avoid excessive sun exposure and wear SPF daily to protect your skin. Drinking plenty of water is crucial because hyaluronic acid holds moisture and works best when hydrated. A consistent skincare routine with gentle cleansers, antioxidants, and moisturizers may also help extend the effects of your filler.
Typical dermal filler lifespan is 6-18 months, depending on the filler used and the area treated. Scheduling touch-ups before the filler fully dissolves helps maintain a smoother, more youthful appearance without starting from scratch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the differences between Juvederm and Restylane?
First, both products are types of injectable fillers, meaning they carry out similar functions. The differences mainly stem from the size of the particles in the injection. Restylane is more granular, while Juvederm is smoother. These differences make each better suited for separate applications.
Restylane does better when the goal includes adding volume. Meanwhile, Juvederm is preferable for smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines.
What Is Recovery Like After Injectable Fillers?
Recovery varies by patient and the scope of the procedure. Your provider will discuss expected downtime and recovery with you before carrying out the procedure. In most cases, downtime is minimal. You may see swelling for a couple of days, but the majority of patients can go about their regular lives within a few days.
For smaller procedures, there may be no downtime at all. Smoothing a few lines around the eyes usually involves less downtime than a multipoint facial balancing session.
How Long Does It Take to Notice Results?
Most people see results immediately from their injectable filler treatment. It’s one of the top advantages of using fillers. Some patients will experience swelling after their treatment. However, this swelling should disappear after a few days, revealing your fully healed results.
How Long Do Results from Injectable Fillers Last?
Both Juvederm and Restylane fillers can last anywhere between six to 18 months. Injectable fillers are made to last, and many patients can schedule follow-up treatments within six months to maintain their results. Subtle adjustments to your filler amount and frequency can be made over time to preserve your desired look.
What is the difference between Botox and fillers?
Botox reduces movement in the muscles that cause wrinkles but doesn’t improve volume. Fillers add volume to smooth lines and restore fullness.
Can I get Botox and fillers at the same time?
Many patients receive both in the same visit for a more complete facial rejuvenation.
Can HA fillers lift the face?
Strategically placed fillers can provide a subtle lifting effect, especially in the cheeks and midface. However, fillers don’t provide the same level of lifting as a facelift.
Are dermal fillers painful?
Most fillers contain numbing agents like lidocaine, and a topical anesthetic further numbs the skin to prevent pain. The treatment typically feels like a small pinch or pressure.
How soon can I exercise after HA fillers?
Dr. Lille provides personalized guidance. Generally, it’s best to wait 24-48 hours before returning to intense workouts.
How long does swelling last after HA fillers?
Mild swelling typically lasts a few hours to a few days, depending on the area treated.
Can injectable fillers be reversed if I don’t like the results?
Yes, hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved using an enzyme called hyaluronidase.
How often should I get touch-ups for my fillers?
Most people return every 6-12 months, depending on the area and filler type used.
Facial Filler Testimonials
“Dr. Lille is board certified, and that’s important! He’s extremely knowledgeable and calm. His staff is very friendly and helpful. If you’re trying to decide, because it is a big decision; come talk to Dr. Lille.”
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Schedule a Consultation for Injectable Fillers in Scottsdale, AZ
If you are interested in achieving a more plump, youthful look or enhancing your features to achieve facial balancing with injectable fillers, contact Dr. Sean Lille, MD, PC today. As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Lille is dedicated to providing patients in the Scottsdale, AZ area with high-quality care. To find out more about injectable fillers, click here or call us at (480) 661-6197. We look forward to meeting you!
