Dermal Fillers in Jacksonville Beach, FL

Wrinkles, fine lines, and loss of facial volume are unfortunate products of aging. Many patients desire to correct and smooth out these features but want a treatment option that doesn’t involve surgery or downtime.

At Laser Skin Solutions Jacksonville, we offer a broad selection of dermal fillers that offer these unique benefits. Both Dr. Lezaic and our dedicated team have extensive experience in the field of aesthetics and consistently deliver precise, radiant cosmetic results to our patients. Contact us today to schedule your initial consultation.

What Are Dermal Fillers?

Primarily composed of hyaluronic acid, dermal fillers are injectable aesthetic treatments that boost skin volume and improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. They are mostly made of hyaluronic acid, a substance that is naturally occurring in humans and helps attract water molecules. By attracting water molecules, hyaluronic acid contours the skin in a smooth, natural-looking way. While not all dermal fillers are made of hyaluronic acid, they use different compounds that have similar effects.

Dermal filler injections are beloved by our clients because they typically take less than an hour, feature little to no downtime, and create beautiful results that typically last a minimum of six months. Because these results are temporary, injections need to be received periodically to maintain them.

What Can Dermal Fillers Do?

Lip Volumizing

With lip fillers, your lips can gain a fuller, more defined appearance. The fillers can add volume, shape, and structure, effectively addressing issues like thinning lips or asymmetry. The outcome is not just about size but also about crafting a balanced and aesthetically pleasing lip profile.

Cheek Enhancement

Enhancing the cheeks can significantly rejuvenate and contour your facial structure. This subtle yet impactful transformation adds volume to flattened areas, restoring a youthful fullness. It lifts the midface, creating a natural, refreshed look that aligns with your facial symmetry.

Chin and Jawline Enhancement

Injectable fillers offer a non-surgical solution for refining the chin and jawline. This approach can create a more defined jawline and a balanced chin profile. It’s an effective way to achieve a harmonious balance with your facial features, enhancing both the front and profile views of your face.

Reduced Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Filler treatments target the signs of aging by smoothing out fine lines and wrinkles. This results in a more youthful appearance, with the skin looking rejuvenated and refreshed. The fillers work beneath the skin’s surface to restore lost volume, diminishing the visibility of wrinkles and fine lines.

Improve Dark Circles

Under-eye filler specifically targets the delicate area beneath the eyes. This treatment can diminish the appearance of dark circles and hollows, giving a more rested and alert look. The filler adds volume to this area, reducing shadows and the appearance of tiredness.

Benefits of Dermal Fillers

Easy Treatments

Facial fillers offer a convenient and straightforward approach to facial rejuvenation. These treatments require minimal downtime, allowing you to return to your daily activities promptly. The process is quick, typically taking less than an hour.

Immediate Results

With dermal fillers, you can enjoy immediate improvements in your appearance. Unlike some treatments that require time to show results, fillers offer instant gratification. You can see the enhancements right after the procedure, allowing you to walk out of the clinic with renewed confidence.

Less Invasive Than Surgery

Facial fillers offer a minimally invasive alternative to surgical options for enhancing your appearance. These treatments involve the use of fine needles to target specific areas, eliminating incisions or extended recovery periods. This makes fillers a great choice for patients looking to refresh their look without committing to surgery.

Adjustable Treatment Results

One of the advantages of facial fillers is their flexibility. If adjustments are desired to fine-tune the results, they can be made easily during follow-up appointments. This adaptability allows for a customized approach to achieving your aesthetic goals and allows the final outcome to match your expectations.

What Types of Dermal Fillers Do We Offer?

BELOTERO BALANCE®

This product can be used to correct a broad range of facial wrinkles, including nasolabial folds, vertical lip lines, corner lines, smile lines, and chin wrinkles. BELOTERO BALANCE® is a hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler that produces natural-looking and natural-feeling results.

BELOTERO BALANCE® integrates seamlessly into the skin’s structure, spreading evenly through the treated areas to provide a smooth, cohesive finish. Its balanced viscosity and elasticity allow for precise corrections that still allow for natural facial movements and expressions. The result is a soft, natural feel to the touch and an appearance that blends harmoniously with the surrounding tissues.

This filler works effectively in delicate areas such as under-eye hollows and lip lines. It can also restore volume around the mouth, smooth deep chin wrinkles, and reduce lines around the lips, all while preserving the integrity of your natural features. The versatility of Belotero Balance means we can provide customized aesthetic enhancements each time you come in.

Radiesse®

Unlike the other fillers we offer, RADIESSE® comprises calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) instead of hyaluronic acid. This compound provides both instant volume and continued collagen production. This produces sustained results that have been proven to last a year or more in the majority of patients. RADIESSE® can be used to correct smile lines, marionette lines, pre-jowl, chin wrinkles, and wrinkles on the corners of the mouth. It can be used to correct the appearance of aging hands. 

Calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres stimulate collagen production through a natural biological response known as fibroblast activation. When RADIESSE® is injected, the CaHA microspheres are suspended in a gel matrix that immediately provides volume and structure to the treated area. These microspheres act as a scaffold, creating a supportive framework beneath the skin.

The presence of this framework triggers the body’s natural wound-healing process, signaling fibroblast cells to migrate to the area and produce new collagen fibers. Over time, as the gel carrier is gradually absorbed by the body, the newly formed collagen takes its place. This collagen strengthens the skin’s structural network, improving elasticity, texture, and overall thickness, while the CaHA microspheres are eventually metabolized. This process results in long-term skin reJUVÉDERMnation and a more youthful appearance.

JUVÉDERM®

JUVÉDERM is a type of filler that is characterized by its smooth consistency, which blends seamlessly with the natural texture of the skin, providing a subtle yet effective enhancement. Its unique formulation, incorporating unique technology, can give you results that are not only immediate but also long-lasting, distinguishing it from other injectable fillers. Tailored to address specific areas of the face, JUVÉDERM’s range offers a versatile approach to facial rejuvenation.

JUVÉDERM® XC

Part of JUVÉDERM®’s line of trusted products, JUVÉDERM® XC is an FDA-approved, hyaluronic acid-based dermal filler used to smooth parentheses lines and other facial wrinkles. The results of this filler have been clinically proven to last up to one year.

JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC

Many people begin to lose volume in their cheeks with age — this can make their faces look sunken and their expressions sullen. Another injectable from the JUVÉDERM® family of products, JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC specializes in adding volume to the cheeks that is lost over time. It is the only FDA-approved dermal filler that is exclusively used to lift and contour the cheeks and has been shown to last up to a staggering two years in some patients.

JUVÉDERM® ULTRA XC

Full lips are nearly universally found to be attractive and appealing. Patients interested in reshaping and adding volume to their lips may want to consider JUVÉDERM® Ultra XC. The results of this hyaluronic acid-based filler have been proven to last up to one year, with 78% of patients still feeling satisfied with the look of their lips during this period of time.

JUVÉDERM® Volbella XC

For patients who want fuller, more youthful-looking lips, JUVÉDERM® Volbella XC is a great way to both soften the appearance of fine lines around the mouth and restore or add volume to the lips. The subtle, yet effective, smoothing and plumping results of JUVÉDERM® Volbella XC have been found to last up to one year, making it a go-to treatment for patients who want soft, natural feeling, and long-lasting results.

What to Expect From Your First Dermal Filler Treatment

Assessing Your Candidacy

Before treatment with cosmetic fillers, we will assess your candidacy to make sure fillers are a suitable option for you. This includes reviewing your medical history, discussing any allergies, and addressing current medications or conditions that might affect the treatment. We will also evaluate your concerns, such as volume loss or wrinkles, to see if fillers can provide the desired results.

Examining Your Facial Features

During this step, we carefully examine your facial structure, skin texture, and specific areas of concern. We will evaluate the symmetry, volume, and contours of your face to find the best areas for injection. Facial mapping allows us to customize the placement of cosmetic fillers so the results complement your natural features.

Planning Your Injections

Based on the assessment, we develop a personalized injection plan tailored to your needs. This includes selecting the appropriate filler product, determining the volume to be used, and identifying the specific points for injection. Each decision is made to enhance your facial harmony while addressing areas like wrinkles, folds, or volume deficiencies effectively.

Comfort Measures

To minimize discomfort during the treatment, we use techniques to ensure a more pleasant experience. Numbing creams can be applied to the treatment area. Sometimes counterstimulation can also be used to distract from the prick of the needle. These measures help reduce any sensation during the injections and allow you to be more at ease throughout the process.

Dermal Filler Injections

The injections are performed with precision, using fine needles or cannulas to administer the filler to the areas we are treating. The process lasts about 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the treatment area and the complexity of the plan. As we inject the filler, we may massage the area to help it distribute evenly.

Post-Treatment Tips for Dermal Fillers

  • Avoid Touching the Treated Areas: Refrain from touching or pressing on the areas treated with injectable fillers to allow them to settle properly. This reduces the chance of irritation or shifting the product.
  • Skin Makeup for 24 Hours: Hold off on applying makeup for at least a day to minimize the risk of introducing bacteria to the injection sites. Clean, bare skin promotes optimal healing.
  • Avoid Intense Heat: Steer clear of saunas, hot tubs, and prolonged sun exposure for 48 hours after your injectable fillers. Heat can increase swelling and delay recovery.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated and help the fillers integrate smoothly.
  • Skip Alcohol and Blood-Thinning Medications: Avoid alcohol and medications like aspirin or ibuprofen for at least 24 hours post-treatment since they can increase bruising or prolong swelling.
  • Sleep On Your Back: Try sleeping on your back with your head elevated to prevent any unintended pressure on the treated areas.

FAQs About Dermal Fillers

How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last?

How long your dermal fillers can last will often depend on the type of filler used and the area treated. Generally, fillers can last anywhere from six months to two years. Factors like your metabolism, the filler’s composition, and the location of the injection play roles in determining how long the effects will be visible. Regular maintenance sessions can help sustain the desired results.

Here is what to expect from specific dermal fillers in terms of longevity: 

  • BELOTERO BALANCE®: This filler provides results that typically last up to 6 months or more, depending on the area treated and individual factors.
  • Radiesse®: Radiesse® lasts up to 12–18 months in most patients.
  • JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC: JUVÉDERM VOLUMA® XC delivers results that can last up to 2 years and is one of the longest-lasting fillers in its category.
  • JUVÉDERM® ULTRA XC: JUVÉDERM® ULTRA XC provides results that can last up to 1 year.
  • JUVÉDERM ULTRA PLUS XC: This thicker filler, designed for deeper lines and folds, offers results that last approximately 9 months to 1 year, depending on the treatment area.
  • JUVÉDERM® VOLBELLA XC: JUVÉDERM® VOLBELLA XC also provides results that can last up to 1 year.

Is There Any Downtime After Dermal Fillers?

Typically, there is minimal to no downtime after receiving cosmetic fillers. However, slight redness, swelling, or bruising at the injection site is common but usually subsides within a few days. It’s advisable to avoid strenuous activities for a short period after the treatment for optimal results.

What Are Dermal Filler Treatments Like?

Filler treatments are usually quick and straightforward, often completed within 30 to 60 minutes. The process involves injecting the filler into the targeted areas with a fine needle or cannula. Many fillers contain lidocaine, a mild anesthetic for comfort during the procedure.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Dermal Fillers?

Good candidates for facial fillers are individuals looking to address signs of aging, such as wrinkles and volume loss, or enhance certain facial features. Ideal candidates are generally healthy, have realistic expectations, and do not have allergies to filler components. A consultation with a qualified professional can determine if dermal fillers are suitable for your specific needs and aesthetic goals.

Which Dermal Fillers Contain Lidocaine?

Many cosmetic fillers are designed with your comfort in mind by including lidocaine, a local anesthetic that helps reduce any discomfort during treatment. If you see a “+” in the name, like Radiesse®+ or BELOTERO BALANCE®+, it means the product contains lidocaine for added comfort. Similarly, the “XC” in JUVÉDERM® fillers also shows that lidocaine is included. These formulations make the process smoother and more comfortable while still delivering great results.

Find Your Perfect Dermal Filler in Jacksonville Beach, FL

With such an extensive selection of dermal fillers, you may be left wondering how to go about choosing which is right for you. The best way to find the perfect dermal filler for you is to schedule a consultation with us at Laser Skin Solutions Jacksonville in Jacksonville Beach, FL. During your consultation appointment, Dr. Lezaic will work closely with you to determine which product can best meet your aesthetic goals. Contact us today by filling out our contact form or calling (904) 746-3951 to get started and schedule your first appointment!

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