All you need to know about dermal filler injections.
Dr. Karin Harp, Dr. Aria Vazirnia, Sherri Anderson PA-C, Mary Hanna BC-NP, and Kristin Rupert PA-C of Apex Dermatology serve patients in Westlake Village, California and can support your health and beauty goals with medical and cosmetic treatments. This includes injectable services such as dermal fillers and bio-stimulatory agents. If you want to find out if dermal fillers are right for you, we invite you to educate yourself more on this treatment type and the goals it can help you achieve. Below are frequently asked questions about this service with our board-certified dermatology team..
What are dermal fillers?
Dermal filler injection is considered a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure used to enhance the appearance of the skin. These injections comprise various substances, such as hyaluronic acid, poly-l-lactic acid or calcium hydroxylapatite. They are uniquely designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, add volume to cheeks and lips, reduce undereye or temple hollows, shape the jawline and chin, and improve overall facial contours. Dermal fillers of the hyaluronic acid or bio-stimulatory types all help the skin to lift, maintain preferred shape, and stimulate collagen presence and quality.
How do dermal fillers work?
Dermal filler injections add volume to targeted areas of the face that have lost elasticity and plumpness due to aging and old sun damage. People can also enjoy the benefits of fillers for areas they would like to reshape or lift or change the visual relationships between areas of the face. The substances in hyaluronic acid fillers attract water molecules, creating a fuller look in the treated area. The bio-stimulatory fillers direct the skin to build collagen and, depending on the goals and techniques, can add volume to the level desires. The body also responds with more lift in the treated areas. This helps smooth out wrinkles and create a more youthful appearance and better light reflection.
They can also be used for prejuvenation at earlier ages before wrinkles appear. There can also be superb bio-stimulatory aspects of some fillers, especially hyperdilute Sculptra or Radiesse, that can stimulate collagen and elastin formation or boost the results of skin treatment or lifting procedures.
Why should I consider getting dermal fillers?
While plastic surgery procedures like facelifts and browlifts can provide long-lasting results, they are more invasive and require longer recovery. Facelifts are also very costly and have significant risks and downtime. They also require general anesthesia. Dermal fillers offer a much less invasive option for those looking to improve their appearance without the risks and downtime associated with surgery. Our dermal fillers are customized to suit each individual’s specific needs, allowing for a more personalized approach. Dermal fillers or bio-stimulatory agents can be tiered or stacked with laser or skin tightening services in our office to help you reach your goals with wonderful outcomes.
What should I consider before getting dermal fillers?
Before deciding to get dermal fillers, you must consult our qualified and experienced providers, who can assess your unique needs and determine if this treatment is right for you. You must also understand this procedure’s potential risks and possible side effects, as well as any pre- or post-treatment care. Getting the bigger picture of what to expect will ensure you have realistic expectations from your cosmetic procedure at Apex Dermatology.
Who is a good candidate for dermal filler injections?
Generally, those in good overall health and have realistic expectations for the results are considered good candidates for dermal filler injections. We also encourage patients to disclose any medical conditions or medications they take before undergoing the procedure. Pregnant women should not consider getting dermal fillers until after delivery. Ultimately, it is best to consult our highly trained and qualified clinicians to decide if you are a suitable candidate for this cosmetic procedure.
What dermal fillers do you offer at Apex Dermatology?
Your best natural results will be achieved with careful tailoring in the filler’s choice and placement. Your Apex clinician will choose your specific fillers. These might include Juvederm Voluma, Juvederm Volbella, Juvederm Ultra-Plus, Juvederm Ultra, Restylane Lyft, Restylane-L, Restylane Contour, Restylane Kysse, Restylane Defyne, Belotero, Sculptra (bio-stimulator), Radiesse or other. We use a full palette of filler types to provide us with the best choices for your custom treatment plan.
Where can I find out more about dermal filler injections near me in the Westlake Village, California, area?
Dr. Karin Harp and Dr. Aria Vazirnia are board-certified dermatologists at Apex Dermatology, along with their board-certified clinicians Sherri Anderson PA-C, Mary Hanna BC-NP, Alex Woodruff PA-C and Kristin Rupert PA-C, serving patients from in and around the Westlake Village, California, area. If you are ready to address fine lines, wrinkles, and folds without plastic surgery, dermal fillers might be the right treatment! Call our office at 818-889-2739 and visit us at 32144 Agoura Road, Suite #112, to find out if you are a good candidate for this and other cosmetic treatments.
Your goals are our goals, comfort, safety, and fantastic outcomes. We work with a multitude of specific fillers to help us to create the lift, look, and longevity you’re looking for in your skin. Sometimes it’s to reshape the cheek, reduce fold, soften lines, or reduce hollows. Sometimes we are refining or hydrating the lip. For others, we are defining the jaw or restoring the hands. Facial harmony, safety, comfort, and natural results are what you can expect as a filler patient at Apex Dermatology.
