Dermal fillers are used to add volume and fullness to skin beginning to experience volume loss and smooth fine lines. It can also be used to plump lips and contour/lift cheeks by adding volume. The results last around one year depending on which product is used.
Though there are different fillers, many contain hyaluronic acid as their primary ingredient. Your skin naturally produces hyaluronic acid, where it retains moisture, hydrating your skin.
During your first appointment, your provider examines your skin and learns about your cosmetic expectations. After determining that a filler is your best treatment and deciding which filler to use, they give you all the details about what to expect during your treatment.
After applying a topical anesthetic, your provider injects the filler. The size of the area being treated will determine how many injections you receive. You could have temporary redness afterward, but it doesn’t last long, and you can go back to your daily schedule as soon as you leave the office.