A filler is a product injected under the skin to fill certain areas of the face. Depending on the type of injection used, the result can last anywhere from 5 months to 1 year, at which point the injection would need to be repeated. Pain, swelling and bruising may occur but are usually minimal.
Dr. Amanda Fanous prefers to use fillers composed of hyaluronic acid, which mimic the body’s natural component. Examples include Restylane ©, Restylane Kysse ©, Juvederm ©, Volyme ©, etc. Dr. Amanda Fanous will carefully evaluate each case prior to discussing possible options.
Fillers are often used to enhance the lips or to redefine the lip border, termed the vermilion. The goal is to create natural lips in harmony with the patient’s facial proportions and age. Furthermore, many women find that lip fillers make it easier to apply lipstick and may even avoid the need for lip liner.
In select cases, reshaping the nose using only filler injections is possible. This technique is ideal to camouflage nose irregularities, especially at the level of the nasal dorsum (hump). The procedure takes about 30 minutes, similar to any other injection of the face.
Fillers can also be placed along the cheekbones and jawline to restore lost volume or to give the face a more structured and chiseled appearance.
Filling this area can give the eyes a more refreshed and youthful look and diminish the appearance of under eye bags or dark circles.
Filler injections can also be placed into wrinkles and folds to diminish their appearance. Examples include smile or laugh lines (nasolabial folds) and marionette lines (labiomental folds).
In select patients, augmentation of the chin can be achieved with a simple filler injection.
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