Dermal Fillers
Dermal fillers are injectable gels used to restore lost volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance facial features. At Virden MD, we use JUVÉDERM®, a popular dermal filler brand made of hyaluronic acid, which is naturally found in your skin. Hyaluronic acid attracts water, adding plumpness and hydration to treated areas.
Dermal Fillers in Reno, Nevada
Dermal fillers like JUVÉDERM® are well-established when it comes to safety. They gradually break down over time and are absorbed by your body. A certified nurse practitioner will assess your suitability for dermal fillers and recommend the most appropriate JUVÉDERM® product for your desired outcome.
lips
Dermal fillers add volume to thin lips, creating a more plump and youthful appearance. They can also define your lip borders for a sharper look and address any asymmetry. Some fillers can also smooth out vertical lip lines and wrinkles, and improve hydration for overall healthier-looking lips.
Cheeks
With age, your cheeks naturally lose volume. Your face may appear sunken and lines become more noticeable. Dermal fillers can restore a youthful appearance in your cheeks and add volume back. They can also lift and define your cheekbones for smoother, fuller cheeks.
Smile Lines
Smile lines are creases that run from your nose down to the corners of your mouth. They deepen with age as a result of volume loss in your cheeks and facial structure. Dermal fillers are a nice solution to plump the area, smooth out creases, and prevent further deepening of smile lines. This produces a lifted and more youthful appearance.
Marionette Lines
Marionette lines are deep creases that run from the corners of your mouth towards your chin. They give off that sad or tired look. Fillers restore volume and add plumpness back, lifting your skin, smoothing out marionette lines, and creating a more youthful appearance.
Under-Eye
Under-eye hollows make you look tired and aged. Dermal fillers restore lost volume in your under-eye area and provide a smoother transition between your under-eye and cheek regions. The result is a lifted, refreshed, and natural-looking appearance.
Chin
A weak or recessed chin results from age. Fillers add definition and projection, bringing your chin into balance with the rest of your face. This creates a more sculpted and balanced lower face with a stronger jawline and more youthful appearance. Fillers can also soften underlying shadows that contribute to the appearance of a weak chin.
Frown Lines
Frown lines occur between your brows and are caused by repeated muscle contractions from squinting or frowning. Dermal fillers plump the indented areas beneath the wrinkles and push them out for a smoother surface. This reduces the appearance of frown lines and provides a more relaxed, youthful look.
Temples
Temple fillers address volume loss in your temples—the area between your forehead and your ear—which is a common victim of aging. This area naturally contains fat and collagen that diminish over time and can produce a tired or gaunt appearance.
Dermal fillers restore fullness to your temples and create a smoother transition between your forehead and cheeks. It also lifts your brows slightly for a more refreshed and youthful look.
Affected by any of these signs of aging? Schedule a consultation with us today to see if a dermal filler procedure is right for you!
Types of Dermal Filler That We Use
At Virden MD, we treat you with JUVÉDERM®, a popular dermal filler brand. We use seven JUVÉDERM® products to treat your dermal filler needs. Our nurse practitioner will explain the difference between these products during your appointment and determine which one’s are right for you.
Volbella® XC
VOLBELLA® XC is a versatile dermal filler that enhances lips, smooths lines around your mouth, and improves the appearance of under-eye hollows.
Voluma® XC
Designed for deep injections, VOLUMA® XC adds volume to your cheeks and chin while lifting and contouring your mid-face for a youthful appearance. This dermal filler can last up to 18 months.
Vollure® XC
VOLLURE® XC is a filler used to smooth moderate to severe wrinkles, including those around your nose and mouth.
Ultra XC
Juvéderm®’s Ultra XC adds volume and smooths lines for lip enhancement. It’s also used to correct wrinkles around your mouth.
Ultra Plus XC
Ultra Plus XC is designed to correct moderate to severe wrinkles and folds around your nose and mouth by adding volume and smoothing your skin.
Volux® XC
Designed to enhance and refine a weak jawline, VOLUX® XC does this by adding volume and definition.
Skinvive™
JUVÉDERM® SKINVIVE™ uses a unique microdroplet technique different from other JUVÉDERM® fillers. This improves cheek smoothness and hydration and delivers a natural-looking glow that lasts up to 6 months.
Dermal Filler Candidates
Ideal candidates for our JUVÉDERM® treatments often desire natural-looking results to tackle signs of aging including smile lines, thinning lips, and volume loss in cheeks.
If you’re located in the Reno area and are looking for long-term, natural looking results, book a consultation now to determine if a dermal filler procedure is right for you.
What to Expect with a Dermal Filler Procedure
During your personalized consultation, our experienced nurse practitioners Michelle or Megan will talk through your pain points, overall goals, and recommend the ideal JUVÉDERM® formula for you. They will also discuss injection sites so you’re comfortable with the procedure.
JUVÉDERM® contains lidocaine for comfort, so additional numbing is often not necessary. The filler is gently injected with a fine needle into the targeted areas—like your lips, cheeks, or wrinkles—to achieve natural-looking results. You might feel a slight pinch or tingle.
The entire procedure typically takes 30 to 45 minutes.
anticipated results
You’ll see a noticeable improvement in your treated areas right after your session. Even better, you can enjoy your natural-looking enhancements for up to one year.
There may be some slight redness or swelling in the treated area, but these effects are temporary and typically fade quickly. JUVÉDERM® requires no downtime, so you can get back to your day immediately.
Dermal Filler FAQs
How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last?
Dermal fillers don’t last forever, but longevity depends on several factors, including how quickly your body breaks down the filler.
Different fillers have varying lifespans. Hyaluronic acid fillers, the most common type, typically last 6 to 12 months. Fillers used in areas with more movement, like your lips, break down faster and last around 6 to 9 months. Areas with less movement, like your cheeks, can last up to 12 to 18 months.
Most people like to re-treat annually, but there are individual differences.
What is Better BOTOX® or Dermal Filler?
The choice is up to you and what you’re looking for because they are two very different treatments.
BOTOX® is ideal for relaxing muscles that cause wrinkles due to facial expressions. It targets frown lines, forehead creases, and crow’s feet with results typically lasting 3 to 4 months. (If you’re looking to fix your gummy smile, BOTOX® is better suited for this as opposed to dermal fillers.)
Dermal fillers add volume and fullness to areas that have lost it due to aging. They’re used for plumping lips, smoothing smile lines, and enhancing cheeks. Results depend on the filler type, lasting anywhere from 6 months to 18 months.
Are Dermal Fillers the Same as Lip Fillers?
Dermal fillers are a broader category, while lip fillers are a specific kind of dermal filler designed for plumping and shaping your lips. So yes, all lip fillers are dermal fillers, but not all dermal fillers are lip fillers.
What Is the Difference Between Dermal Fillers and Injections?
Dermal fillers are a type of injection, but not all injections are dermal fillers. Injections is a broad term that also includes procedures like BOTOX®.
Can You Go To Work the Day After Fillers?
Even though there may be some slight redness, swelling, or bruising in the treated area, you can get back to your day immediately.
How Do You Sleep After Fillers?
Getting a good sleep after dermal fillers promotes healing and reduces potential side effects. If you fall asleep on your face, you’ll be fine, but avoid aggressive pressure (think a massage with your head in the cradle) on your face for 4 days.
bye-bye to lines and wrinkles
Dermal fillers are one of the most effective ways to diminish tough lines and wrinkles. In addition, it can add needed volume to thin lips and deflated cheeks. To learn more about this safe and successful treatment, contact our office for a consultation.