Welcome to Our Dermal Filler Services in Dartmouth, MA

About Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers add volume just below the skin to enhance your contours or replace volume that may have been lost to aging. Many fillers are formulated with hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring sugar that attracts and holds water molecules beneath the skin. Others stimulate new collagen production for long-lasting rejuvenation. Each dermal filler varies slightly and comes with a different timeframe for the length of results. Generally, most dermal fillers last between 6 and 24 months. Maintenance treatments will extend your results.

 

The Difference Between Fillers and Botox®

Fillers and Botox are both injectable treatments used for facial rejuvenation; however, they have different purposes and work in different ways:

• Fillers add volume beneath the surface of the skin whether it’s to smooth away folds and wrinkles or add/replace volume around the eyes, on the cheeks, or in the lips.

• BOTOX injections treat crow’s feet, forehead lines, frown lines, and other wrinkles caused by facial muscle contractions (dynamic wrinkles).

 

Preparation Tips

Two weeks prior to your treatment, avoid taking Aspirin, Advil, (or any other type of Ibuprofen), St. John’s Wort, Vitamin E & Fish Oil. Avoidance of these products may lessen your bruising. Also, eating fresh pineapple during the 48 hours before your treatment may help with bruising. The pineapple contains an enzyme, Bromelain, which aids in healing. Bromelain is also available in tab form at whole foods or amazon. It is also a good idea to purchase Arnica before your treatment to help prevent bruising. If you do have bruising, the Arnica will help to speed up the healing process.