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. Altho some patients remain swollen for a week or more.

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