Dermal fillers at SH Facial Plastics in San Francisco are designed to diminish facial lines, restore volume, and enhance natural contours of the face. These treatments are a popular and effective way to combat signs of aging and achieve a fuller, more youthful appearance without surgery.
Dermal fillers can help patients achieve smoother lines, restored facial volume, and balanced contours with minimal downtime. Treatments are customized to enhance natural features while preserving facial expression.
In summary: Dermal fillers at SH Facial Plastics in San Francisco offer a non-surgical way to restore volume, smooth lines, and enhance facial contours using FDA-approved injectables.
Schedule a consultation with SH Facial Plastics to learn how dermal fillers can be customized to your goals.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are gel-like substances injected beneath the skin to restore lost volume, smooth lines and soften creases, or enhance facial contours. Modern injectable fillers have been safely used in aesthetic medicine since the 1980s, with earlier versions dating back to the nineteenth century. Today’s fillers are highly refined, carefully formulated, and designed to look and feel natural when administered by an experienced provider.
Why Choose Dermal Fillers?
Many visible signs of aging are the result of facial volume loss. As facial tissues thin over time, features may appear hollow, less defined, or fatigued. Dermal fillers help address these changes by restoring volume and support beneath the skin. When performed correctly, fillers enhance your appearance while maintaining natural facial movement.
Benefits of dermal fillers include:
- Smoothing lines around the nose and mouth
- Restoring volume to cheeks and temples
- Diminishing vertical lip lines
- Enhancing lip fullness and shape
- Softening chin creases
- Improving facial symmetry and balance
Types of Dermal Fillers
Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
Hyaluronic acid fillers are the most commonly used and often recommended for first-time filler patients. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in the body that helps maintain hydration and volume in the skin.
Characteristics of hyaluronic acid fillers:
- Typically last six to eighteen months
- Gradually and naturally absorbed by the body
- Provide soft, natural-looking results
- Some formulations are designed to last longer in specific areas like the cheeks
FDA-approved hyaluronic acid fillers include:
- Juvéderm XC, VOLUMA, VOLBELLA, VOLLURE
- Restylane, Restylane Silk, Restylane Lyft, Restylane Refyne, Restylane Defyne, Restylane Kysse, Restylane Contour
- Belotero Balance
- Revanesse Versa
- The RHA Collection including RHA 2, RHA 3, and RHA 4
Synthetic Fillers
Synthetic fillers are designed to provide longer-lasting results and are not absorbed by the body as quickly. These options may be appropriate for select patients who understand and are comfortable with longer-term results.
Characteristics of synthetic fillers:
- Longer-lasting results, ranging from six months to several years
- Require commitment to long-term outcomes
- Best suited for patients treated by highly experienced providers
FDA-approved synthetic fillers include:
- Artefill, composed of polymethyl methacrylate beads suspended in collagen
- Radiesse, an injectable calcium hydroxylapatite gel often used to enhance structural areas of the face
- Sculptra, an injectable polylactic acid that stimulates collagen production over time and is considered semi-permanent
Fat Injections
Fat injections are intended to provide long-lasting volume by transferring fat from one area of the body to the face. Results can be long-term, though some initial overfilling may occur as the fat settles and integrates.
Dermal Filler FAQ
With the wide range of dermal filler options available, it can be challenging to determine which product is best for your needs. Each filler has a unique texture, density, and ideal injection depth, making certain products better suited for specific facial areas. Many patients benefit from a combination of fillers to achieve balanced, natural-looking results.
A consultation at SH Facial Plastics allows us to recommend the best options based on your goals and anatomy.
Modern dermal fillers have been safely used in aesthetic medicine for decades and are FDA-approved when administered by trained professionals. At SH Facial Plastics in San Francisco, our providers use only approved products and follow strict safety protocols to ensure optimal outcomes.
The longevity of dermal fillers varies by product type and treatment area. Hyaluronic acid fillers typically last six to eighteen months, while synthetic options may last from six months to several years. Your provider will discuss expected duration during your consultation.
Good candidates for dermal fillers are individuals seeking to address volume loss, smooth facial lines, or enhance contours without surgery. Most healthy adults are suitable candidates, though a personalized consultation is essential to determine the best approach for your specific needs.
Dermal fillers are temporary treatments, and ongoing maintenance is often recommended for long-term results. Your personalized treatment plan will consider the type of filler used, the treatment area, and your individual response.
On the day of treatment:
- You will be seated comfortably in a medical treatment room
- The treatment area will be cleansed thoroughly
- A topical numbing agent may be applied
- Many fillers contain anesthetic to improve comfort
- Filler is carefully injected beneath the skin
- An ice pack may be applied afterward
Most patients return to normal activities the same day.
Dermal filler treatments require skill, precision, and in-depth knowledge of facial anatomy. Patients throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area choose SH Facial Plastics for our providers’ extensive training in aesthetic and facial anatomy, ensuring safe treatments and natural-looking results.
Schedule a consultation at our San Francisco office today to learn how dermal fillers can help you look refreshed, balanced, and confident.