If you’re looking for a way to improve the appearance of your face and enhance certain features without undergoing a major surgical procedure, dermal fillers might be the answer. Fillers are an easy way to bring out your best features without a long recovery process. Depending on where you have dermal fillers injected, the procedure can change your entire appearance.
Contact us today to learn more about our facial fillers offered at Dr. Leo Lapuerta’s office in Houston, TX, or schedule a free consultation today!
Enhance Your Cheeks
One of the most popular areas for face fillers is around the cheeks. Cheeks have a lot of volume when you’re younger, appearing firm and smooth with strong definition. As you age, they lose some of that volume, as sagging skin develops; faces can take on a dull and sunken appearance, making you look older. Cheek fillers restore that volume to create a more youthful look.
Juvederm® offers an entire line of products to help restore a younger, plumper look to areas of the face that could use some filling out. Juvederm XC can be used almost anywhere on the face in need of rejuvenation, making it the ideal filler for hollowed cheeks.
Reduce Nasolabial Folds
Another area many people want to improve is the lines that run from the edge of the nose to the corners of the mouth. These are known as nasolabial folds and are often referred to as smile or laugh lines. Gravity pulls down on this area and the lines get deeper with age.
Juvederm is beneficial here as well — it fills out the lines and wrinkles for a smoother appearance. After the treatment, you’ll notice more volume in the area and smoother skin, which will provide a youthful and revitalized facial appearance
Tear Troughs
The area under the eyes where we often see dark circles is known as the tear trough. As a person ages, the circles become more depressed or hollowed, making the circles even more noticeable — and creating a tired appearance. Because the skin is thinner under the eyes, it may show signs of aging first. You may have also heard of the wrinkles in this area being referred to as “crow’s feet.”
Dermal fillers fill in these lines to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and bags. Juvederm is a popular choice here as an under-eye filler because it can be applied in small amounts to address the issue in a subtle way. The result is a more youthful, energized look.
Frown Lines
The lines around your mouth that form when it is in a neutral position or turned downward are known as frown lines. They become more pronounced with age and can make you look older than you actually are.
Juvederm will work on frown lines to fill out the area and restore lost volume. Another popular option here is Botox®; this product helps with rejuvenation by relaxing the muscles at the site of the injection.
Whether you want to minimize frown lines by muscle relaxation or reduce them by restoring lost volume, you can discuss with your doctor the best injectable option for your needs.
Jawline
The area from the jaw to the chin can lose volume over time. With this loss of definition, the skin starts to droop, creating a heavier appearance. Jowls may form as the skin continues to sag, which can add weight to your face.
Botox is often recommended for marionette lines, which are the lines that run from the sides of the mouth to the jawline. It is also used to contour the face and create a more sculpted jawline.
Getting Results with Dermal Fillers
One of the benefits of dermal face fillers is that you’ll see the results right away. Swelling and bruising are minimal and go away in a few days, allowing you to see the final results quickly.
Over time, the body will absorb the ingredients from the fillers, which means the results aren’t permanent. Depending on the product used, results may last around six to 12 months or longer before you will need to have the treatment again.
Many people use these dermal injections as a temporary improvement for their facial features to decide if they want to have a facelift as a more permanent solution. If they like their new look, they may decide to take the next step.
What to Consider When Choosing Facial Fillers
If you’re considering facial fillers in Houston, TX, you’ll want to find an experienced doctor to help you achieve your desired results. Plan ahead to ask important questions, such as “How long do fillers last?” and “Are fillers safe?” based on your preferred product. A consultation is the best place to discuss your goals with an experienced doctor and get their recommendation on the right approach for you.
Dermal filler treatments take less than an hour on average, so you can schedule them on your lunch break. There is minimal discomfort, which may be alleviated by over-the-counter pain medication, allowing you to go about your normal routine with very little interruption.
Choose an Experienced Doctor
Whether you’re looking for cheek fillers or lip fillers in Houston, TX, know that you’re in good hands with Dr. Leo Lapuerta. Dr. Lapuerta has been performing this type of procedure for patients for over two decades. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your goals for a more youthful appearance with your best features.