Dermal fillers are gel-like solutions that are injected into your skin to add fullness and volume to certain areas of the face and hands. They also work to diminish the appearance of fine lines and can even be used to enhance features like cheek contours and facial structure.

Hyaluronic acid such as Restylane, Versa, Juvederm – is a substance naturally produced in your own body and is best for restoring fullness and reducing signs of aging in your lips, target wrinkles and folds. It can plump and contour cheeks, build chin and jawline structure, restore fullness to your face and the back of your hands.

Another filler we use is Radiesse which is calcium hydroxylapatite. This mineral is found in human teeth and bones. The calcium is suspended in a water-based, gel-like solution. After stimulating collagen growth, the calcium and the gel are absorbed by the body over time.

Radiesse uses calcium-based microspheres to correct wrinkles and folds in the face and hands. The microspheres stimulate your body to produce collagen. Collagen is a protein that occurs naturally in the body and is responsible for skin’s strength and elasticity.

Radiesse can be used on the same areas of the body as Juvéderm: cheeks, laugh lines , jawline.  Radiesse can also be used on the pre-jowl fold, on chin wrinkles, and on the backs of the hands.

Don’t worry if you’re unsure of which injectable or filler is right for you, that’s exactly what our free no-pressure consultations are for! During the consult, we discuss the pros and cons of each one and help make a custom treatment plan for you that caters to your own specific goals. This attention to detail ensures a more natural-looking outcome. During the consultation, we also consider all of the following:

• The issues you’d like to correct
• What type of wrinkles you have
• The area of your face or hands you’d like to treat
• How long you want results to last
• Your health history

Pain tolerance varies from person to person, but most of our clients find that the treatment is more comfortable than expected!  We take pride in our clients have a painless experience . All clients are numbed using a topical cream that works before the injection, plus our products also contain lidocaine in them so you will begin to feel numb from that too. Our injector also uses a vibrating tool to distract from the injections.

Because each dermal filler is different, your results can last anywhere between six months and two years based on the product, the area of the face injected, and the amount of product injected during your treatment.

Like any injection, fillers can result in some slight bruising so it’s best to stop taking blood thinners like aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.) for a week prior to treatment. Additionally, avoid fish oil supplements, vitamin E, and herbal supplements for a few days prior to the procedure, unless medically necessary. (Be sure to mention this to your injector during your consultation). Please do not stop any blood thinning medications if they have been prescribed by your physician.

We ask that you please plan your treatments with enough time ahead of special events (NOT the day before your wedding) because bruising, redness, swelling or tenderness in the treated area are all normal/expected side effects of injections and will generally take a few days to disappear. . Avoid any pressure or heat inducing activities for 24 hours such as strenuous exercise, spas, saunas and hot showers.