Filler in Charlotte

A dermal filler is an injection usually made from hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a gel-like substance found in the skin’s connective tissue. It attracts water to the skin, adding volume back to areas of the face that have a sunken look due to the natural aging process.

Injecting filler in Charlotte takes about 45 minutes to one hour to complete, and then you can go on with your day.

Dermal fillers work by lifting the skin where lines or wrinkles appear, or by adding volume to larger areas like the cheeks. The fillers are commonly made with hyaluronic acid, the gel-like substance found in the skin’s connective tissue. The body eventually absorbs the fillers, but the initial plumping effects can last 12 to 18 months.

Dermal fillers are a great way to treat volume loss or minor skin laxity in temples, cheeks, and jawlines. We can also prescribe fillers to improve the appearance of acne scars or to add symmetry to the face (also called “facial balancing”).

Yes. There are a few things you can do to prepare for getting dermal filler in Charlotte:

• Stop taking Omega-3 and Vitamin E supplements and any supplements containing them for 7 days prior to your procedure.
• Refrain from taking NSAIDs and any anticoagulants (aspirin, baby aspirin, Motrin, Advil, etc) 7 days prior to procedure.
• Abstain from taking steroids or using any Retinol-based products to including those with Vitamin C and A for at least 3 days prior to procedure.
• Avoid alcohol 3 days prior to your procedure.
• Begin prophylactic antiviral and/or antibiotic treatment for viral conditions such as Herpes Simplex Virus.

Yes. There are a few things we ask patients to do after getting dermal filler in Charlotte.

• Alert your provider if extreme pain or signs of vascular occlusion occur (will be discussed during consultation).
• You may take NSAIDs post treatment for any pain.
• Take Arnica (orally or topically) according to package instructions to reduce swelling and decrease pain.
• Use ice packs 15 to 30 minutes at a time several times per day to reduce discomfort.
• Avoid excessive sun exposure for 2 to 3 days post.
• Avoid intense heat including hot tubs, saunas, sunbathing or tanning for up to 48 hours after fillers.
• Do not ingest blood thinners for 2 days after.
• Do not consume alcohol for 2 days after.
• Refrain from strenuous exercise for 24 to 48 hours.
• Do not wear makeup for 12 to 24 hours.

You should be able to see the results from dermal fillers almost immediately after the procedure, which is one of the main reasons this treatment remains so popular. Although some patients may experience mild swelling or bruising for a week or more, these side effects are temporary and typically resolve on their own.

Most of our patients can return to their normal routines immediately after they receive filler in Charlotte. The subtle enhancements from the injections will continue to settle in the days following their placement, allowing for continued improvement.

Dermal fillers in Charlotte can last up to 12 to 18 months.

Fillers and Botox are both cosmetic injectables, but their formulas work differently to achieve specific goals. Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin are “wrinkle relaxers.” These formulas work by temporarily limiting muscle movements.

When injected, wrinkle relaxers target the muscles responsible for dynamic wrinkles: lines that develop over time from repeated expressions like smiling and frowning. By controlling tiny movements, we use Botox to smooth and prevent frown lines, crow’s feet, and other lines developed over the years.

Fillers do not smooth dynamic wrinkles, but restore volume in static wrinkles instead. Static wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines, remain when your face is at rest. Unlike dynamic wrinkles, static wrinkles are a result of your skin producing less collagen and elastin, not repeated muscle movements.

Beyond smoothing static wrinkles, fillers also add volume to precise areas like the cheeks, lips, and chin. By strategically plumping specific areas, you can achieve a more balanced, symmetrical appearance and enhance your favorite features.

Neither injectable is “better” than the other. In fact, many patients combine Botox with filler in Charlotte to target both static and dynamic wrinkles while restoring lost volume.