What are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are soft injectable gels containing stabilized, non-animal hyaluronic acid (HA). The gel is tissue-friendly, closely resembling the body’s natural hyaluronic acid. As a cosmetic improvement, fillers are long-lasting but temporary because the body eventually absorbs them.

When injected into the skin at different depths to restore a smoother appearance, dermal fillers can:

Help fill in facial wrinkles
Provide facial volume
Augment facial features

How Do Dermal Fillers Work?

Dermal fillers boost the skin’s supply of hyaluronic acid, a sugar molecule that naturally binds water. HA makes your skin plump and hydrated; with age, collagen production decreases, causing dry skin and wrinkles. By replenishing depleted hyaluronic acid, HA dermal fillers revitalize and add volume to the skin, instantly diminishing the appearance of lines and wrinkles for a natural, softer look.

Juvéderm™ Washington, DC

Juvéderm™ is a hyaluronic acid filler which was released for general use in the United States in late 2006. This product is similar to Restylane, but is cross-linked, which will theoretically allow slower reabsorption of the injected material and maintain a longer-lasting effect. This facial filler can be used in all aspects of facial rejuvenation, from the cheeks to the lips and chin. The Juvéderm line includes an array of formulas for every facial area, including:

Juvéderm Voluma: This advanced dermal filler was developed to restore mid-face volume to lift and enhance the cheeks. The results are long-lasting, with retreatment needed in about two years.
Juvéderm Vollure: This formula was developed to soften age-related lines and wrinkles around the nose and mouth, with results lasting up to 18 months.
Juvéderm Volbella: For a subtle increase in lip volume or to smooth lip lines, Volbella is a smooth, thinner hyaluronic acid gel.
Juvéderm Ultra: This lip enhancing formula can create a more appealing pout, a cupid’s bow, or add volume to upper or lower lip, or both. Results last about three to four months.
Juvéderm Ultra Plus XC: The addition of lidocaine to this lip enhancing dermal filler makes creating plumper, fuller, or more shapely lips more comfortable. Results last about six to nine months.
Juvederm Volux XC: This dermal filler is specifically for enhancing the jawline to give this definition, volume and contour. Results can last for about twelve months.

Juvederm Benefits

Juvederm has earned its impeccable reputation as a popular dermal filler option recommended by plastic surgeons and raved about by patients. Some of Juvederm’s many benefits include the following:

Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, even around the eyes
Plump cheeks and lips
Sculpt and define the jawline
Smooth and natural results
Results last up to one year
Non-allergenic
Add moisture to the skin
No downtime and minimal side effects

Juvederm Candidates

The best candidates for Juvederm® treatment are:

18 or older
In good general health
Not pregnant or nursing
Struggling with the effects of aging
Wanting to restore lost facial volume
Not suitable candidates for other injectables due to sensitivities or allergies

What Issues Can Dermal Fillers Address?

Dermal fillers are popular because they can address numerous issues. Some examples include:

Plumping thin lips
Enhancing shallow facial contours
Softening facial creases
Filling fine lines and wrinkles
Reducing the appearance of scars
Deeply hydrating the skin
Minimizing the appearance of marionette lines
Tightening loose skin along the jawline and chin
Filling deep nasolabial folds

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How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last?

How long dermal fillers last depends on several factors, including the type of filler used and the location of the injection site. Most dermal fillers last six to twelve months before being absorbed by the body, while other fillers may last between two and five years. You may need yearly touch-up sessions to maintain the revitalizing effects of your filler.

Before Filler Injections…

Prior to treatment with any Bethesda injectable fillers, patients should take a few precautions to minimize bruising and bleeding. These include avoidance of aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as Advil or Motrin for two weeks prior, and avoidance of St. John’s Wort or high doses of vitamin E for one week.

Which Filler is Right for Me?

Depending on your specific cosmetic goals, the right filler for you could be one of any of the array of advanced dermal fillers we offer at Plastic Surgery Institute of Washington. The best way to understand your options is a private consultation with us. We will answer all of your questions and help you find the right fillers to achieve your cosmetic goals.

Autologous Fat Grafting Washington, DC

Autologous fat grafting involves removing the patient’s own fat cells from one area of the body and injecting that fat into another to increase volume. This can be performed as a separate procedure or in conjunction with liposuction elsewhere in the body.

The amount of fat that stays where it is grafted is less predictable than with commercial products, so patients are typically overcorrected to compensate for the initial reabsorption. Autologous fat can not only be used to improve volume loss in the nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and lips, but also in the hands and buttocks. Additionally, it can be used to correct contour defects from previous surgery. Fat is the only injectable filler which has the potential to last many years and does not pose any risk of rejection – it is your own fat, recognized by your body.

Why choose the Plastic Surgery Institute of Washington for Dermal Fillers?

You deserve more; you deserve the Plastic Surgery Institute of Washington, where you’ll discover the DC area’s most exclusive, state-of-the-art private plastic surgery center. Our acclaimed team of board-certified plastic surgeons performs various services in a world-class, luxury environment that focuses on patient health and safety, discretion, and beautiful outcomes. Visit us and discover a unique private practice that is discreet, exclusive, and where you can expect personalized care and attention. Contact us today.

Dermal Fillers Frequently Asked Questions

Is Juvederm as good as BOTOX?

Juvéderm works quicker and lasts longer. With either injectable, you will need follow-up treatments to maintain your results.

What are the side effects of Juvederm?

Side effects are minimal and temporary but may include reactions at the injection site, such as:

Bruising
Redness
Pain or sensitivity
Itching
Firmness
Swelling
Lumps or bumps

Does Juvederm make you look younger?

Juvederm creates volume underneath sagging tissue, helping to lift and plump the skin temporarily. Wrinkles and fine lines are smoothed out for a more radiant face that looks years younger.

Where are the best places to inject Juvederm?

Some of the most common areas are the mid-face, including the cheeks, temples, chin, and jawline. Juvederm is also effective in the lips and the undereye regions.

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