Everything You Need To Know About Dermal Fillers
Restore Volume And Contour With Dermal Fillers
What Are Dermal Fillers?
If you’re hoping to increase facial volume, add soft contouring smooth fine lines, and have a more vibrant and youthful look, dermal fillers are for you. Through this facial rejuvenation treatment, we inject a gel substance under the surface of the skin, resulting in a more visible, plumper look.
Dermal fillers are often injected in the face when the cheeks or temples start to sag, the lips start to lose volume, or when the jawline isn’t as defined as it once was. We can even help you out with hollowed-out eyes by bringing under‑eye dermal fillers. While these are all totally normal aging processes that occur as our body starts to produce less collagen, we don’t have to simply accept the aging process since we have dermal fillers to counter it.
How Do Dermal Fillers Work?
Dermal fillers work by adding volume back into the areas of the face where volume has decreased. This can include the face, neck, chest, hands, and even buttocks. To keep it simple, we’ll use the face as an example to show how dermal fillers work. Keep in mind Sculptra is another injectable option that you can learn about in the Sculptra section.
Think of it like this: When you’re young, your face is like a balloon that's full of air. As that balloon “ages,” air naturally starts to decrease, resulting in a more deflated appearance. Sometimes, you’ll even notice the balloon starting to get wrinkly as the air escapes. If we want to bring that balloon back to its original state, we need to add air back in.
The same goes for your face and collagen. We naturally lose collagen in our faces over time, so in order to “reinflate” and bring back that youthful appearance, we need to add a substance that will restore that plump look—dermal fillers to the rescue.
Are Dermal Fillers Safe?
Keep in mind that there are different brands and types of dermal fillers, and you’ll find the substance used is different for all of them. At our Elkridge medical spa, we only use the highest quality dermal fillers, which are all FDA‑approved. This includes the full Restylane family such as Lyft, Defyne, and KYSSE to name a few. Juvederm and Versa are additional gel fillers that are also FDA approved for injection.
In general, dermal fillers are completely safe. However, as with any injection, there is always some small risk of your body having a reaction to the substance. This is why working with a trusted medical spa that has years of experience with injections is critical. In addition, disclosing any allergies is a must when discussing dermal fillers and you should avoid fillers 30 days before or after the Covid vaccine.
Some side effects you could experience include swelling, redness, rashing, and/or bruising. While minor versions of these symptoms are common, contact us if they persist or if you become too uncomfortable. Rare, but possible is a vascular occlusion where the filler is accidentally injected into the blood vessel. This blocks the blood flow and is an emergency.
Many medspas do not talk about vascular occlusions or even post it on their website, but it is important that you are educated and avoid getting yourself into trouble. You should always make sure the provider injecting your face is trained in the reversal protocol, and MOST IMPORTANTLY make sure they have the reversal medicaiton in the office. It is best to build a long term relationship with a trusted injector/provider to ensure you get the best care before, during, and after the treatment.
How Much Do Dermal Fillers Cost?
Signature Cheek & Under Eye Filler
45 MINUTES
Starting at $1,950+
Our most popular treatment! Filler is used to reduce the appearance of tired, sunken eyes.
The combination of cheek and under eye filler re-establishes volume loss in the mid-face resulting in a refreshed and youthful look.
Cheek Filler / Mid-face
30 MINUTES
Starting at $950+
Filler is used to lift and contour the cheeks. This treatment diminishes the appearance of the nasolabial folds (laugh lines). Average amount used is 1-3 syringes.
Dermal Fillers Under Eyes
30 MINUTES
Starting at $1,000+
Are you getting 8 hours of sleep but still look tired? This procedure uses filler to diminish hollowing under the eyes, which can often be attributed to aging or genetics. The results include a refreshed, more awake look. Often, cheek (midface) filler is also needed to achieve a natural result.
Lip Fillers
45 MINUTES
Starting at $800+
Whether you want subtle volume or significantly fuller lips, we are confident we have the right treatment for you. We will decide together which filler is best for you based on your goals. Numbing cream is provided prior to treatment. A dental block and/or laughing gas can be added for improved comfort.
Lip Hydrate / Anti-Aging Filler
45 MINUTES
Starting at $800+
Filler is used strategically to hydrate the lips and soften vertical lines around the mouth. We lose volume in our lips over time, which can often add to an aging appearance. This treatment will immediately give your lips that youthful, structured shape you used to have!
Chin Fillers
30 MINUTES
Starting at $950+
As we age, we lose bone and soft tissue in our lower face. Filler is used to augment and anti-aging the chin, giving shape and definition to the face, as well as improving and balancing the profile. This treatment can also treat a cleft chin to achieve a smooth appearance. Average amount of product used is 1-4 syringes.
Jawline Filler
30 MINUTES
Starting at $1,900+
A sculpted jawline is desirable for both men and women alike. Add some definition to your
face with a little filler! Average amount of product used is 2-4 syringes.
Lower face (Under/Around Mouth) Filler
30 MINUTES
Starting at $750+
Filler is used to rejuvenate the lower face, fill in fine lines around the mouth, and up-turn the corners of the mouth as needed. This is a completely custom treatment based on your needs and desires.
Nasolabial Fold (Smile/Laugh line) Filler
30 MINUTES
Starting at $750+
Filler is used to soften the appearance of the nasolabial folds (smile/laugh lines). Often, cheek (midface) filler is needed to help lift and take the weight off of the nasolabial folds
– see Cheek Filler option.
Hand Filler
30 MINUTES
Starting at $950+
Hands are one of the first areas to show aging. Filler is used to restore volume loss in the tops of the hands for a youthful and softened look. Average amount used is 1-3 syringes
Neckline (Tech-Neck) Filler
30 MINUTES
Starting at $750+
Filler is used to smooth those pesky horizontal lines we get across our necks from constantly looking down at our phones (hence – the reason we call it “tech-neck”). You may need 2 sessions for optimal results.
Neck and/or Chest Rejuvenation / Anti-Aging
45 MINUTES
Starting at $1,300+
Radiesse in a diluted form is used to thicken and smooth the skin in the neck and decollete. It works by stimulating your own collagen and elastin. As we age the skin becomes thin and crepey across our neck/chest. It is important to anti-aging the neck so it matches the face over time.
Earlobe Filler
30 MINUTES
Starting at $800+
Filler is used to rejuvenate deflated ears from aging and/or wearing heavy earrings. Average amount used is 1-2 syringes
Dissolve Filler (injected by another provider)
15 MINUTES
Starting at $500+
Botched Dermal Filler? Are you unhappy about filler you got by another provider? Bolus Med Spa is here to help
you! Book this appointment to get your filler dissolved. Price is based on one area. $300 + $3/unit of Hylenex used
Other
CONSULTATION REQUIRED
$100+
Are you new to Bolus Med Spa and have something else in mind? Let’s talk about it! Bolus Med Spa is known for creating customized anti-aging programs for each of our patients. We offer a variety of options to help you achieve your desired goals.
