Dermal Fillers

Restoring volume to your skin with dermal fillers is one of the most effective ways to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while restoring natural-looking volume.

Some people may experience looking “tired” or “sad” or even “angry,” when in reality they aren’t experiencing any of those feelings. Other symptoms people may experience are “looking older than their age”, “sagging skin” and looking “less contoured.”

Fillers can provide lasting hydration while diminishing signs of facial aging for a smoother, more youthful-looking appearance. Injectable treatments offer solutions for men and women who want to complement their surgical procedures or enhance their looks without invasive surgery.

At Swan Medical, we have helped many patients transform their appearance with a wide selection of dermal fillers and facial rejuvenation options. Dermal fillers can help you achieve results that last for years without incisions, scarring, or the downtime associated with anesthesia. Swan Medical is the destination for both men and women in Los Gatos and Danville looking to enhance their appearance.

Contact our office or call (925) 905-9922 to reach our Danville or Los Gatos locations and schedule your consultation today.

About Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers can reduce signs of aging with noticeable results–sometimes instantly–and minimal downtime. As you age, collagen–a protein that helps your skin maintain its youthful appearance and structure– naturally declines, leading to fine lines and wrinkles that affect your perceived age. Volume loss is caused by the natural progression of aging when the underlying bone, fat, and muscles lose mass and begin to shrink, affecting important facial structures. Additionally, fat loss is accelerated with living a healthy lifestyle, exercising, and having good nutrition or with current medications such as GLP-1.

However, not all patients prefer to undergo surgery to address these unwanted changes, and not all patients need to.

Dermal fillers are formulated with special technology that effectively restores volume, reduces mild skin sagging, and smooths out fine lines and wrinkles for lasting results. This effective treatment accounts for 30% of nonsurgical cosmetic procedures. ⁽¹⁾ We offer several different types of fillers that each have unique benefits for rejuvenation.

Juvéderm Portfolio

Juvéderm fillers are soft gel fillers that restore volume to the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Some Juvéderm fillers are formulated with Vycross technology, which combines high- and low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid. The result is a cross-linked formula that distributes itself evenly beneath the skin for natural-looking results. Several different formulas of Juvéderm fillers are available for different areas of the face and body:

Voluma

Voluma is ideal for restoring volume to areas like the cheeks and/or midface as well as the chin area. Its thicker consistency allows for enhanced lifting capabilities compared to other filler options. With Voluma, we can help you rejuvenate your appearance and correct hollow cheeks that can make you appear older, and even improve a recessed or less projected chin. The injectable formula can help you restore volume with natural-looking results.

Volux

Volux also has a thicker formula that is effective for facial contouring. Its formula also has a higher concentration of hyaluronic acid than other Juvéderm fillers. Its denser formula makes it ideal for precisely sculpting areas like the jaw and chin. Volux is one of the Juvederm fillers that uses VYCROSS technology, which makes the hyaluronic acid molecules stronger and longer-lasting.

Vollure

Vollure has a firm but flexible consistency due to its VYCROSS technology. This makes it softer than Juvederm Ultra Plus, making it a good choice for areas with high movement.

Vollure can smooth the appearance of facial wrinkles and nasolabial folds and address significant lines around the nose and mouth.

Volbella

Volbella is considered to be the lightest Juvéderm filler. This makes it optimal for treating fine lines, plumping the lips, and addressing general signs of aging around the mouth, lower face, and it is indicated to treat infraorbital hollows or sunken lower eyes. Its consistency also means that less of the formula is needed to achieve results. If you want more youthful-looking lips, Volbella can rejuvenate your lips for a smoother appearance while providing lasting hydration.

Juvederm UltraXC

Juvederm Ultra XC consists of a smoother gel that is perfect for adding temporary volume to the lips and deeper facial wrinkles. The malleable consistency of the gel allows for natural-looking results with longer lasting effects compared to some other Juvederm fillers. Juvederm Ultra XC can last as long as one year.

Juvederm Ultra Plus XC

Juvederm Ultra Plus XC is best for correcting moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the nasolabial folds around the mouth. Juvederm Ultra Plus XC temporarily adds volume to the face, which can give the appearance of a smoother, more youthful complexion.

Juvederm SkinVive

Juvederm SkinVive is a formula that refreshes the skin with microdroplets of hyaluronic acid for a natural-looking radiance. If you take good care of your skin, you can enjoy results for up to six months. This injectable does not provide significant changes in shape or volume, but it can help you achieve a more youthful, long-lasting glow.

Restylane Portfolio

Restylane is a soft tissue filler formulated with XpresHAn technology, a cross-linked form of hyaluronic acid that moves fluidly with your expression and distributes itself evenly beneath your skin. The flexible formula provides structural support and subtly lifts the skin to diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, resulting in a smoother look.

Restylane-L

Restylane-L can help you reduce the appearance of nasolabial folds and create fuller lips for a smoother appearance. Its formula is crosslinked with an ingredient that helps make the results of the injection last longer. Restylane-L is typically used for smoothing out wrinkles and folds around the mouth and those that extend from the sides of the nose. It can also be injected into the lips for a plumping effect.

Kysse

Restylane Kysse is specifically designed to improve the appearance of the lips. The formula’s XpresHAn technology allows the filler to move with your lips for a more natural appearance. With this filler, we can restore volume for a soft and supple appearance to help you enhance your natural beauty.

Lyft

Restylane Lyft can restore volume to the cheeks, reducing the hollow appearance that can be caused by aging, weight loss, or hormonal changes. We can also improve the definition of your jawline by reducing the wrinkles and folds that cause an aged appearance in this area. Restylane Lyft’s formula is made up of thicker gel particles that allow for enhanced precision during treatment.

Refyne

Restylane Refyne is less dense than other Restylane fillers, a trait that makes it best for wrinkles and lines that are not as deep. It can improve marionette lines and nasolabial folds–which commonly occur with volume loss–for a more youthful appearance and lasting results.

Defyne

Restylane Defyne helps to soften deep nasolabial folds or define the chin. Its formula is more cohesive than others, which allows it to seamlessly blend with your natural features. It allows for natural movement as well.

Candidates

During your consultation, we can discuss the best treatment plan for your needs. Most candidates would like to address the following:

Candidates must have realistic expectations about what the treatment can achieve. If you have a lidocaine allergy, we will need to know so we can create the best treatment plan for you. The type of filler that will be most effective for you will depend on your medical history, skin conditions, and the location of your fine lines and wrinkles.

We recommend waiting to receive fillers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Consultation

During a personal consultation, the expert injectors at Swan Medical will study your facial structure, expression patterns, and existing wrinkles to determine which injectable will help you achieve the best results.

Contact our office to schedule your consultation today!

Preparation

To prepare for dermal fillers, you must stop taking blood thinners in advance. You must also refrain from drinking alcohol 24 hours before your appointment. We recommend protecting your skin from sun damage, which could potentially delay your appointment. Injections appointments are typically quick, so overall preparation is minimal compared to surgical procedures.

Treatment Process

On the day of your treatment, you should arrive with a clean face, without makeup or skin care products. We will cleanse your skin and administer the chosen formula. Many treatments contain lidocaine, but we can also use a topical anesthetic for sensitive skin. If you are allergic to lidocaine, we can also use a formula that does not contain an anesthetic.

The process usually takes a few brief moments for each injection site. You may feel slight pressure from the syringe. Injection appointments can last fifteen minutes to an hour.

Visit the blog to learn more about additional treatments we may be able to combine during your procedure.

After Your Treatment

Some dermal fillers can produce results more quickly, but others develop over the course of 2-4 weeks. Dermal fillers do not necessarily require downtime, but some patients experience minor discomfort and sensitivity around the injection sites. We recommend that you continue to protect your skin from the sun to prevent accelerated skin aging; UV exposure contributes to 80% of skin aging. ⁽²⁾

Cost of Dermal Fillers in Danville

The cost of dermal fillers depends on the type you need, your personalized treatment plan, and the size of the treatment area. We can provide you with an all-inclusive quote during your personal consultation.

To schedule a consultation at our Danville or Los Gatos locations, contact our office or call (925) 905-9922.

References

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2. Flament F, Bazin R, Rubert V, Simonpietri E, Piot B, Laquieze S. Effect of the sun on visible clinical signs of aging in Caucasian skin. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology. 2013;6:221. doi:https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s44686