Dermal Fillers: Restore Youthful Volume
In pursuing youthful, vibrant skin, men and women have turned to neuromodulators like Botox, Dysport and Xeomin.. These treatments relax muscles to smooth wrinkles, offering a temporary refresh.
However, as we age, it becomes clear that sagging skin isn’t just about gravity—it’s mainly about volume loss and the cumulative effects of repetitive facial movements.
The hallmark of youthful beauty is the Ogee Curve—a graceful, convex slope from the cheekbone to the lower eyelid, followed by a gentle inward curve towards the jawline. As time passes, bone and fat loss flatten this curve, leaving the face looking hollow, shadowy, and tired. Notably, volume loss begins approximately seven years before the visible effects of gravity set in.
The Solution: Dermal Fillers in Reno
Dermal fillers offer a minimally invasive, effective solution to restore lost volume, smooth lines, and recreate the youthful Ogee Curve—without surgery.
Fillers can:
- Plump lips
- Soften wrinkles
- Refine facial contours
- Brighten under-eye shadows
- Improve the appearance of scars
While fillers provide impressive rejuvenation, they are a temporary solution and require periodic maintenance to sustain your results.
Types of Dermal Fillers
We use a variety of advanced materials to tailor treatment to your specific needs:
- Calcium Hydroxyapatite (Radiesse®)
Radiesse is found naturally in bones and excels at treating moderate to severe volume loss, including nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and cheek fullness. It’s also used to address facial wasting. While long-lasting and natural-looking, it’s not recommended for lip augmentation. - Hyaluronic Acid (Juvederm®, Restylane®, Perlane®, Belotero®)
Hyaluronic acid, naturally occurring in the body, enhances contours, smooths lines, and improves scars, especially around the mouth and eyes. - Polylactic Acid (Sculptra®)
Sculptra stimulates your body’s natural collagen production over several months, gradually filling deep wrinkles and folds for a subtle, progressive enhancement. - PMMA Microspheres (Bellafill®)
Bellafill provides longer-lasting results by supporting collagen growth. It’s ideal for treating medium-to-deep wrinkles, acne scars, and thin lips—lasting up to five years with a series of treatments.
Choosing the Right Filler for the Right Layer
Each filler is designed for specific depths and needs:
| Layer | Recommended Fillers |
| Superficial Dermis | Belotero Balance®, Restylane Silk® |
| Mid Dermis | Restylane®, Juvederm Ultra®, Belotero Balance® |
| Deep Dermis | Juvederm Ultra Plus®, Radiesse®, Bellafill® |
| Subcutaneous Fat Layer | JuvedermVoluma®, Restylane Lyft®, Bellafill®, Sculptra® |
| Directly on Bone | JuvedermVoluma®, Restylane Lyft®, Bellafill®, Sculptra® |
Common Areas Treated
- Tear troughs (under-eye hollows)
- Earlobes
- Hands
- Cheeks
- Nasolabial folds
- Temples
- Jawline
- Brow lifts
- Glabella (area between the eyebrows)
- Lips and perioral (around the mouth)
- Oral commissures (corners of the mouth)
- Chin crease
Safety and Potential Risks
Dermal fillers are safe when administered by skilled professionals, but no procedure is without risk. Possible side effects include:
- Acne-like eruptions or small lumps
- Swelling, bruising, redness
- Asymmetry or uneven results
- Infection or palpable filler material
- Rare but serious risks: skin necrosis (tissue death) or blindness due to blood vessel compromise
All risks and safety measures will be discussed thoroughly before your treatment. Keep in mind, dermal fillers provide temporary improvement and require periodic retreatment to maintain your look.
Ready to Rejuvenate Your Look?
Schedule a personalized consultation with Dr. C and our expert team. Together, we’ll create a customized plan to help you achieve your aesthetic goals with the safest and most natural-looking results.
References:
- Esthetic Training Institute, 2011.
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons – Safety of Dermal Fillers