Facial Dermal Fillers

What are Facial Dermal Fillers?

Dermal Fillers are highly effective injectable gels, primarily composed of Hyaluronic Acid (HA)—a substance naturally found in the skin that is responsible for hydration and volume. When precisely injected, fillers act as internal scaffolding to instantly plump, smooth, and lift facial areas that have lost volume due to the natural aging process.

As we age, the face loses bone structure, fat pads shrink, and skin elasticity decreases. Fillers are used to restore volume, define contours, smooth deep lines, and stimulate the skin's own natural collagen production over time, offering a visibly refreshed and harmonious look. For ultimate safety, HA fillers are also dissolvable.

Areas That Can Be Treated With Filler:

  • Under-eyes (Tear Troughs): To correct hollowness and dark shadows.

  • Cheeks and Mid-Face: To restore volume and create a natural lift.

  • Temples: To correct hollowing that contributes to an aged appearance.

  • Nasolabial Folds (Smile Lines): To smooth the deep lines running from the nose to the mouth.

  • Lips: For enhanced volume, definition, and hydration.

  • Lip Lines (Perioral Lines): To soften fine lines around the mouth.

  • Jawline and Chin: To enhance definition, structure, and profile harmony.

  • Hands: To restore lost volume and reduce the visibility of tendons and veins.

How Can Dermal Fillers Transform Your Appearance?

Dermal Fillers provide immediate, visible, and customizable improvements:

  • Volume Restoration: Replaces lost volume in strategic areas of the face.

  • Contouring and Definition: Sculpts the jawline, chin, and cheekbones for better facial structure and profile harmony.

  • Smoothing Lines and Folds: Fills in deep lines for a refreshed appearance.

  • Natural Lifting Effect: Strategic volume replacement can create a subtle, non-surgical lift to the lower face.

The Nurse Reine Specialized Process:

Nurse Reine’s approach focuses on safety, comfort, and personalized Facial Harmonization:

  • Full Facial Evaluation: Reine conducts a meticulous, 360-degree assessment to determine the root cause of volume loss and plans injections to create balanced, natural-looking results that enhance your existing features.

  • Comfort Protocol (Numbing & Distraction): A topical numbing cream is applied prior to your treatment. Only premium fillers containing lidocaine (a numbing agent) are used. Reine is skilled in using "distraction techniques" to further minimize discomfort.

  • Advanced Cannula Technique: Where appropriate, a blunt-tipped microcannula is used instead of a sharp needle. This technique significantly minimizes bruising, swelling, and risk, delivering the product more smoothly and comfortably.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • The duration varies depending on the product used and the area treated, typically ranging from 6 months to 18 months.

  • The physical volume correction is instant. However, the final, settled result is seen after 2 weeks, once any initial swelling and possible mild bruising have completely subsided.

  • Downtime is generally minimal, though mild swelling, tenderness, and possible bruising are common. We recommend avoiding strenuous exercise and alcohol for 24 hours.

  • Common side effects include temporary swelling, redness, and bruising at the injection site. These usually resolve within a few days to a week.

  • To minimize bruising, avoid anything that thins the blood (Advil, Aspirin, fish oil, high-dose Vitamin E, alcohol) for 3-5 days prior to your appointment (unless medically advised otherwise).

  • Avoid dental procedures or other aggressive skin treatments (laser, deep peels, etc.) for 1 week prior to your treatment and up to 4 weeks after your filler treatment.