
Dermal Filler
REVIVE MD OFFERS MANY TYPES OF DERMAL FILLERS TO FIT YOUR UNIQUE NEEDS
Dermal fillers are an effective way to enhance your look and your life. Fillers can plump thin lips, add volume to deep creases in the face, and augment cheeks. This type of treatment can also address scars from acne or chicken pox. Our cosmetic experts are happy to connect with you in-person to determine the right treatment for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO DERMAL FILLERS WORK (AND HOW THEY’RE DIFFERENT FROM BOTOX)?
Dermal fillers are a naturally-derived or synthetic material that is directly injected into skin with the purpose of plumping that area to the point where the wrinkle, depression, or fold is gone. Depending on the type of filler, the effects can last anywhere from six months to two years; for semi-permanent or permanent fillers, the effects can last up to five years, and there are reports of even longer-lasting results.
WHAT ARE DERMAL FILLERS USED TO FIX?
Dermal fillers can be used to fix a variety of concerns related to facial aging, including:
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SYNTHETIC AND NATURAL DERMAL FILLERS?
There are two primary groups of dermal fillers: synthetic and natural.
RISKS FROM DERMAL FILLERS?
After all is said and done, the major issue for fillers is one of longevity, followed by risk of migration and lumping, and ultimately the skill of the doctor in placing the right amount of filler in exactly the right place. Regardless of the material, there is a learning curve to injection techniques as well as understanding how the varying substances affect skin. That means you need to find a doctor who has been injecting dermal fillers for some time, and who has loads of experience, preferably with more than one type of filler. Most people considering fillers have more than one area of concern fillers can address — and different fillers are available to specifically treat those concerns, such as lines around the mouth.
IS THERE A BEST DERMAL FILLER?
Despite what you might have read or heard, there really isn't a best dermal filler; all of them have risks, albeit rare ones. Which filler substance is considered "best" or "preferred" depends on the doctor’s technique, skill, experience, training, your facial needs, and risk tolerance. It has nothing to do with headlines in the media or articles in fashion magazines.
WHEN TO GET DERMAL FILLERS?
There’s every reason to consider dermal fillers to correct signs of aging that are beyond what skincare products can do. It's not that great skincare can't make a huge difference in the appearance of your skin (believe us, we know the remarkable benefits a state-of-the-art skincare routine can provide) but age, muscle movement, fat loss, gravity, and sun damage among other factors will eventually take their toll. Without question, fillers can help improve the appearance of deep lines and give skin a more supple, youthful appearance in ways that skincare simply cannot.
SCULPTRA
Sculptra is an injectable designed to replace lost collagen and give you a more natural look. A full treatment includes 3 injection sessions over a series of a few months and results can last up to 2 years. Learn more at SculptraAesthetic.com
RADIESSE
Quick and convenient, Radiesse is the only wrinkle filler that stimulates the production of your own collagen for long-lasting results. Revive MD is the #1 provider of Radiesse in San Luis Obispo County. Learn more at Radiesse.com
JUVEDERM XC
Juvederm XC is a smooth gel filler that instantly eliminates wrinkles around your mouth and nose. The natural looking results can last up to a year. Learn more at Juvederm.com
JUVEDERM VOLUMA XC
Voluma is an injectable that replenishes lost skin volume by adding fullness to facial areas you’d like to enhance. Learn more at Juvederm.com
JUVEDERM VOLBELLA XC
Volbella is an injectable filler based on hyaluronic acid that plumps, softens, and more dramatically defines lips in a single treatment. Learn more at Juvederm.com
RESTYLANE LYFT
Restylane Lyft is a powerful injectable specially formulated to give your lips fullness and definition. One treatment provides natural looking results that can last up to 6 months. Learn more at RestylaneLyft.com
RESTYLANE SILK
Restylane Silk is a filler designed specifically for lips and surrounding lines. Silk is made of smaller particles than most fillers—making it a popular solution among patients. Learn more at RestylaneSilk.com