Once shrouded in mystery, facial fillers are gaining visibilityboth on social media and IRL.
But if youre thinking about undergoinganycosmetic procedure, you deserve to be informed.
Choose to change your looks or dontthe point is, the choice is yours.
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And there are SO many options to choose from right now.
(Just be sure to go to a licensed, board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
Non-HA fillers are called biostimulatory fillers and are made from other materials.
Most (but not all) fillers have an immediately visible effect.
(Or, in an area that hasnt been FDA-approved.)
So its imperative that you do your homework and go to a board-certified practitioner.
The best thing to do is call practices in your area to get a price estimate and consultation.
There are also a range of options for augmentation.
It can also soften vertical lines that result from loss of volume.
He says that the average cost ranges from $2,900 to $4,900.
Fillers can be charged by units or by area, he says.
Dr. Ourians pricing reflects the fact that he compounds his own formulations with FDA-approved fillers.
Want more lifted and sculpted cheekbones?There’s filler for that.
But the mid-face is an area where you might see a cannula more commonly used than a needle.
Cannulas are blunt-tipped thin tubes used for filler placement, says Dr. Weiser.
Which technique she usesand how much the procedure costsdepends on the result you want.
“Filler can be used along the cheekbone to a more youthful contour to your cheeks.”
You likely won’t need too much product here, but pricing also factors in the complexity of treatment.
“Treating a temple hollow could cost $1,500 or more,” she says.
Currently, this isn’t an FDA-approved use, but it is a common off-label use among licensed practitioners.
(Another common off-label injectable:Botox injected in the jaw to prevent teeth grinding.)
Ourian says jawline contouring is the most popular treatment in his clinic.
“For a chiseled appearance, I created a calcium-based and hyaluronic acid formula,” he says.
Dr. Ourian estimates that the procedure will cost between $3,900 and $5,900.
(Note again, that this is off-label use.)
Juvederm Volux XCwas recently FDA-approved specifically for the jawline area.
After injection, Volux stays in place and provides a great structure.
Because it essentially looks like bone, it gives the jaw and chin a natural shape and sharp definition.
Juvederm Voluma XCandRestylane Defyneare the FDA-approved fillers for this area.
Both can be used as part of jawline contouring, or as a separate treatment entirely.
“I use a ‘pointillist’ technique that creates a very natural, blended, and even look.
These are the lines on either side of your mouth that resemble parentheses on your face.
This popular yet specialized treatment calls for a provider who’s well-trained in treating the area.
The FDA-approved fillers for treating this tear trough areJuvederm Volbella XCandRestylane Eyelight.
Although the procedure is highly specialized, it can safely be done.
Injecting the tear trough with fillerhelps treat the appearance of dark circlesmore effectively than anytopical eye cream.
That’s because the procedure creates volume, effectively minimizing shadows created by a hollowed undereye.
“Shifting of the undereye fat pads creates a tired appearance,” says Dr. Weiser.
A more complex tear trough could cost $1,500 or more, Dr. Weiser says.
Dr. Ourian says the treatment starts around $3,000, and the filler that lasts one to three years.
There’s also a class of fillers called RHAs, or resilient hyaluronic acid.
At other less popular (but still reputable) clinics, costs can start around $1,000.
As for the amount of time it takes?
Dr. Engelman says results can last about six months with optimal injection and care.
