Face

Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are made of hyaluronic acid (HA) which our bodies naturally produce to give volume to our skin and retain moisture. HA fillers hydrate the skin from within and replace lost volume due to the normal aging process. We carry dermal fillers from 4 different brands including the Juvederm line, Restylane line, Merz line, and Revanesse line.

Areas of the face that are commonly injected with filler
Areas of the face that are commonly injected with filler

Juvederm

Juvederm fillers are formulated to optimize hyaluronic acid concentration. Juvederm is approved by the FDA for volumizing and correcting deep folds and wrinkles such as nasolabial folds (“smile lines” around your nose and corners of mouth). Juvederm offers 5 unique and long lasting fillers. Each one is designed for specific areas of face such as cheeks, chin, lips.

Collection of Juvederm fillers:

  • Juvederm Ultra XC and Ultra plus XC: used for lip augmentation and around the mouth area.
  • Juvederm Volbella XC: hydrates and adds volume to lips and smooths vertical lip lines. Improves the appearance of under eye hollows. Favorite filler for a subtle, natural look.
  • Juvederm Vollure XC: injected to facial tissue for correction of moderate to severe wrinkles and folds such as nasolabial fold.
  • Juvederm Voluma XC: corrects age related volume loss in the cheek and augmentation of the chin region to improve chin profile.

Locations Offering Juvederm

Juvederm Gallery

Juvederm FAQs

Here are some of the benefits of Juvederm in La Jolla:

  • Restore volume to thinning lips
  • Enhance cheekbones, chin, and jaw to garner statuesque facial profile
  • A more rested, youthful appearance
  • A smoother face, especially around the mouth
  • Improved self-esteem and self-confidence
  • Minimally invasive procedure
  • Comfortable treatment with numbing medicine included in the formulation
  • Quick treatment
  • Results seen immediately
  • Results are reversible and biodegradable

The best candidates for Juvederm in San Diego are people who are physically healthy, who are not pregnant or nursing and who are at least 18 years old.

Results are immediate and may last one year to two years, with optimal treatment and depending on the formula used and the area treated. Please read each product description to see how long results last with each formula and treatment area, based on what was observed in clinical studies.

Some of the risks involved with dermal fillers are minor but can include bruising, infection, itchiness, lumps, skin redness, swelling and tenderness.

There may be temporary discomfort, itchiness and redness at the injection site. You can use an ice pack over the swollen area. You should avoid strenuous exercise, alcohol and exposure to the sun for the first 24 hours after your San Diego Juvederm treatment.

Restylane

Restylane line of products is formulated to act like your own body’s natural hyaluronic acid. Once in place, Restylane’s XpresHAn Technology works together with the body’s own HA to restore volume to your skin without compromising your natural facial expression.

Collection of Restylane fillers:

  • Restylane Refyne & Defyne: great options to smooth moderate to deep facial lines and folds such as “smile lines/laugh lines” which are better known as nasolabial folds and marionette lines.
  • Restylane Defyne: also has an indication for chin enhancement.
  • Restylane Kysse: adds volume and hydration to the lips and smooths upper lip lines.
  • Restylane Contour: approved for the use in mid face/cheek to restore volume.
  • Restylane Lyft: provides contour to lateral cheeks and improves volume to mid face and back of hands.

Locations Offering Xeomin

Restylane Gallery

Restylane FAQs

There are 4 major competing brands of dermal fillers with a lot of crossover between the products. Your provider will best explain the treatment plan and why they are using a specific product over another.

Neither filler is objectively superior, what is right for you depends on the individual’s aesthetic goals and anatomy. A consult is recommended to determine which filler would be the best to meet your needs.

Dependent on the product and the individual’s metabolism, majority of HA fillers last approximately 6 months up to 1 year. Some of the more robust fillers last up to 2 years.

Results are immediate, however there is initial swelling and potential bruising that we recommend to give 2 weeks to allow optimal healing.

No, when filler is placed strategically, you will look like yourself, just a few years younger.

Merz

From the maker of Xeomin, Merz Aesthetics also has 2 different products of filler.

  • Belotero is a hyaluronic acid (HA) dermal filler that smoothes out facial wrinkles and hydrates the surface of the skin to keep it looking refreshed. Belotero is a great choice for vertical lines above the lips and under eye hollows. Belotero is unique in that it does not create puffiness or Tyndall effect. (Tyndall effect is a bluish tone on the skin after receiving HA filler.)
  • Radiesse is a dermal filler that is made of Calcium hydroxyapatite (CaHa). It provides great volume and lift that is desired for a contoured cheek, or a defined jawline. It’s composed of a biodegradable gel and calcium based microspheres which acts as a scaffold under the skin and stimulates collagen production for several months after being injected. This robust filler is commonly used for cheeks, chin, and jawline.
  • Hyperdilute Radiesse (HDR): When Radiesse is mixed with normal saline, it becomes purely a collagen stimulator. This is a great treatment for areas that don’t require a lot of volume but have lines and laxity such as the neck, décolleté, and hands.
  • Non surgical Brazilian Butt Lift – using HDR, we can create a perkier bottom, address skin laxity, improve the appearance of cellulite, and correct hip dips. We can also enhance your derrière over multiple sessions.

Locations Offering Merz

Merz Gallery

Revanesse

Revansse Versa dermal filler consists of hyaluronic acid gel. It is used to treat moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Versa is versatile, it can be used in different areas of the face such as lips, around the mouth, under eye and more. Versa also comes in a 1.2 ml syringe, so you get 20% more product per syringe, making it more cost effective for those who are a good candidate.

Locations Offering Revanesse

Revanesse Gallery

Sculptra

From the maker of Dysport, Sculptra is an FDA approved injectable that helps gradually replace lost collagen. Collagen is the most common protein in the body to give your skin resiliency and fullness. Due to the natural aging process, and with certain medical conditions, collagen diminishes over time. Sculptra activates your body’s natural power to stimulate collagen production. This is typically used over the full face to combat collagen loss.

Locations Offering Revanesse

Sculptra Gallery

Sculptra FAQs

Sculptra consists of Poly-L-lactic Acid (PLLA), a synthetic polymer which has been used in the human body since 1960 and is used as medical suture material.

Sculptra is great for people who want a gradual natural result and have the timeline for it as it can take months before optimal results. Fillers on the other hand work immediately. Best treatment would be a combination of both, for short term and long term results.

Depending on your age and volume loss. The estimated amount of vials can be calculated by dividing your age by 10.

Depending on how many vials needed, we recommend not to exceed 2 vials for each session. Follow up treatments are ideally spaced 4-6 weeks apart.

You will start to notice improvement 4-6 weeks after your session, best results are seen 6 months after first session. They can last upwards of 2-3 years, however you may need a touch up once a year.

No. Collagen supplements when ingested break down and their effectiveness remains inconclusive. Collagen creams do not fully penetrate the dermis to provide long lasting results.

Dermal Fillers Treatment Instructions

Before

  • If you have or are currently suffering from cold sores, let your doctor know. A prescription is needed in order to get rid of any infection and eliminate the chance of developing sores post-treatment.

  • Avoid blood thinning and anti-inflammatory medication for 10 to 14 days prior to treatment. They increase the chance of bruising and swelling after treatments. Medications to avoid include Aspirin, Advil, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Fish Oil Supplements, Vitamin E

  • To reduce the risk of bruising, avoid drinking alcohol for 1 week before your appointment.

  • We recommend scheduling your appointment 2 weeks prior to a special event to allow ample time for filler to settle, and bruising and swelling to disappear.

  • If a rash, cold sore, or blemish appears in the treatment area, we recommend rescheduling your appointment 48 hours in advance.

  • To reduce symptoms of dizziness, nausea, and lightheadedness make sure to eat a healthy breakfast before the procedure.

  • Consider taking Arnica for 1 week before the procedure to prevent any bruising. Allocate 5 tablets under the tongue 3 times a day.

After

  • You may have some redness and swelling at the injection sites immediately after the procedure. This is your body’s normal inflammatory response, and it will not last long.

  • Unless otherwise instructed, avoid massaging/touching the treated area for 24 hours after the procedure.

  • DO NOT conduct any type of lie heavy lifting, exercise, or active straining for 24 hours after treatment.

  • To avoid excess swelling, do not consume excess sodium or alcohol for 24 hours after treatment.

  • To alleviate swelling, use a cool compress for 5-10 minutes each hour and take Tylenol.

  • If swelling persists, we recommend sleeping slightly elevated on your back.

  • For fillers that contain Hyaluronic Acid, avoid using any type of laser treatments for 4 to 6 weeks after injections.

  • If bruising occurs, ice and Arnica Gel can be used to decrease the duration of the bruise. Additionally, we can reduce the appearance of a bruise by using our Cutera Excel V laser. If a bruise persists for more than two days, please schedule an appointmen

  • If you are unhappy with the results, we recommend to wait a few days for swelling to entirely decrease and the product to settle in before making a final decision. Remember we can always add more.

Dermal Fillers Pricing

Note: This service has same day recovery.

We offer a range of long-lasting dermal fillers at varying price points including Juvederm, Restylane, Volbello, Vollure and Voluma. The longevity of the results depends on the filler you choose and can last anywhere from 9-months to 24-months. There are also subtle nuances to each product that will be discussed at time of consultation.

We strive to be fair and upfront about our pricing at San Diego Botox. We’re transparent about the fact that Dermal fillers come from the manufacturer in pre-drawn 1 ml syringes. As a result, you must buy a minimum of 1 ml as we cannot use part of the syringe on you and part of it on someone else. Most patients only require one syringe, but you may want more depending on which area(s) you want to be treated and the desired look.

Dermal Filler

$600 - $900 / syringe

Sculptra

$800 / vial

No consultation fees and no taxes on all medical procedures.

Dermal Fillers Pricing

Note: This service has same day recovery.

We offer a range of long-lasting dermal fillers at varying price points including Juvederm, Restylane, Volbello, Vollure and Voluma. The longevity of the results depends on the filler you choose and can last anywhere from 9-months to 24-months. There are also subtle nuances to each product that will be discussed at time of consultation.

We strive to be fair and upfront about our pricing at San Diego Botox. We’re transparent about the fact that Dermal fillers come from the manufacturer in pre-drawn 1 ml syringes. As a result, you must buy a minimum of 1 ml as we cannot use part of the syringe on you and part of it on someone else. Most patients only require one syringe, but you may want more depending on which area(s) you want to be treated and the desired look.

Dermal Filler

$600 - $900 / syringe

Sculptra

$800 / vial

No consultation fees and no taxes on all medical procedures.

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