Dermal Fillers
About
Dermal fillers can have a subtle yet noticeable effect on your appearance.
Dermal fillers are one of the quickest and most non-invasive options for patients seeking to rejuvenate and revitalize their youthful appearance. By reconstituting the epidermal elements; collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin, dermal filler can help restore the natural elasticity of the skin that is lost with aging. The results are immediate and side effects are minimal.
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JUVEDERM dermal filler restores your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and facial folds, like your under your eye (tear trough) “smile lines” or “parentheses” (nasolabial folds—the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth).
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Juvaderm XC and Juvederm Volbella are used for lip injections to create lip enhancement that accentuates the shape and volume of lips.
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Volbella can also be use to rejuvenate and give fullness for under eye area to create a more youthful and rested appearance. Improve the appears of puffy eyes or dark circles with dermal fillers by placing soft filler within the shadowed area.
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JUVEDERM® ULTRA XC & ULTRA PLUS XC
This Juvederm collection offers two formulations for the lips. These work best for people who simply have naturally thin lips and just want to achieve a fuller appearance or those that have noticed their lips thinning over time and see vertical lip lines become more noticeable.
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JUVEDERM® VOLLURE XC – LINES
Juvederm Vollure XC is a hyaluronic acid dermal filler approved for the correction of moderate to severe wrinkles and folds and can last up to 18 months. This is the longest-lasting result shown in clinical studies in nasolabial folds.
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Visit Citrine Glow Medispa conveniently located in the Philadelphia, Manayunk area for dermal fillers near you!
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IF YOU ARE A NEW CLIENT PLEASE SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION PRIOR TO BOOKING SERVICE
What are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal filler help to restore your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and facial folds, As you age, your skin changes and reduces production of a naturally hydrating substance called hyaluronic acid (HA). Over time, the loss of HA in your skin results in facial wrinkles and folds
By reconstituting the epidermal elements; collagen, hyaluronic acid and elastin, dermal filler can help restore the natural elasticity of the skin that is lost with aging. The results are immediate and side effects are minimal.
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Dermal Fillers in Philadelphia
Lip Filler
Dermal Fillers in Philadelphia
FAQ's
WHAT AREAS CAN BE TREATED?
Dermal filler restores your skin's volume and smooth away facial wrinkles and facial folds, like your under your eye (tear trough) “smile lines” or “parentheses” (nasolabial folds—the creases that run from the bottom of your nose to the corners of your mouth) and lip injections to create lip enhancement that accentuates the shape and volume of lips.
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HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
Follow up in two weeks is recommended to evaluate and determine if touch up is needed. If at goal results after resolution of swelling follow up recommended about 6 months for touch up.
HOW QUICKLY WILL I SEE RESULTS?
The effects are immediate although the initial swelling that occurs will distort the actual end result. You may have to wait a day or two for the swelling to subside to see the true end result in terms of shape and volume.
HOW LONG SHOULD I WAIT IN BETWEEN TREATMENTS?
6 months
CAN ANYONE USE DERMAL FILLERS?
Dermal fillers are not recommended in pregnant or lactating mothers. A consultation is requires to determine if you are a good candidate for fillers.
CAN THIS BE USED IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER TREATMENTS?
Yes, Dermal fillers can be used in the same treatment session, or a few days after other treatments.
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WHEN CAN I PUT MAKE-UP ON AFTER TREATMENT?
Make up can be applied after the treatment. Patients should expect to see micro lesions a few days after treatment and slight redness for up to 1 week depending on treatment parameters.
WHAT KIND OF POST PROCEDURE CARE IS REQUIRED?
Avoid exercise for at least 24 hours after treatment.
Avoid sweltering temperatures for at least 24 hours after treatment.
Drink plenty of water.
Avoid excessive salt for 24 hours as this can cause dehydration.
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
Do not use AHA, Retinols/Vitamin C therapy or oil based make-up for 24 hours
Avoid facials, facial waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, IPL or energy based treatments and microdermabrasion for two weeks after treatment. Please check with your physician before undergoing other facial treatments within this time
Avoid massaging or laying on your face directly after the procedure and possibly for up to 24 hours.
Be gentle with your skin while washing for 24 hours
Don’t use and exfoliating agent for 24 hours or any harsh cleaning brush
Don’t have a facial massage for at least two weeks
Try to sleep on your back
Patients should moisturize the treatment area and avoid direct sun exposure. It is also recommended that patients use a good, broad spectrum sunscreen every day. In addition to reducing their future risk of skin cancer, sunscreens also reduce wrinkles and slow the aging process.
Before & Afters
