Dermal Fillers

If your current goals include smoothed wrinkles and enhanced facial contours and skin volume, dermal fillers can meet your needs. Expert dermatologist Oge Onwudiwe, MD, FAAD, offers dermal fillers at Cutis Center for Dermatology and Aesthetics in Alexandria, Virginia, to combat the passage of time and rejuvenate your appearance. To learn more, call the office or book a consultation online today.

What are dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers are injectable substances that allow you to enhance your facial features without surgery. The most common types of dermal fillers include calcium hydroxylapatite, hyaluronic acid, or poly-L-lactic acid. 

Each offers unique benefits, and Dr. Onwudiwe at Cutis Center for Dermatology and Aesthetics can recommend the best one for your needs.

What problems can dermal fillers address?

Many of the most common aging complaints can benefit from dermal fillers. Some solutions include the following:

• Reducing fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes, nose, and mouth
• Enhancing natural facial contours, such as the jawline or cheekbones
• Restoring volume to lips, cheeks, or under-eye areas
• Erasing an appearance of sadness or worry by lifting the brow or corners of the mouth

It’s natural to lose some volume as you age, and dermal fillers help you look and feel more like yourself again.

How long does it take to see results from dermal fillers?

You will usually see the change right away. Expect some swelling and redness after the procedure, but these temporary side effects diminish quickly. As they subside, you will notice improved contours, more volume, or a reduction in the targeted lines and wrinkles.

How long do dermal fillers last?

The timeline of your results will depend on many factors, including your metabolism, the area treated, and the type of filler used. The thinner dermal fillers used to smooth wrinkles metabolize more quickly, while injections that are deeper or in areas that move less can linger.

As a rule, you can expect your dermal filler results to last 6-12 months, with some lasting up to two years.

Can dermal fillers improve the look of hands or neck lines?

Many people associate dermal fillers with facial aging, but they are an excellent way to address signs of passing time on your neck or hands. Talk to Dr. Onwudiwe about any aesthetic concerns you have to get expert recommendations and individualized treatment.

You deserve to feel like your confident self. To learn more about dermal fillers and the beautiful results possible, call the Cutis Center for Dermatology and Aesthetics or book a consultation online today.