Are Dermal Fillers Painful?

You may feel the initial prick of the injection needle during a dermal filler treatment. This needle is extremely small, and most of our patients do not report any pain during the injection process. The addition of topical numbing cream provides additional comfort for those with sensitive skin.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

You will typically need to attend your private consultation in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, or Rancho Santa Margarita (Orange County), CA, and then come in for your injections. After that, you can undergo follow-up sessions once the effects of your filler have worn off. Broadly speaking, dermal fillers can last from around six months to 2 years, with specific durations as follows: Juvederm: 9 to 12 months Juvederm Voluma: 1 to 2 years Juvederm Volbella: 6 to 12 months Restylane: 6 months Restylane Defyne: 12 months Radiesse: Up to 1 year Sculptra Aesthetic: 1 to 2 years

How Long Until I See Results?

The results are immediate because dermal fillers physically fill in areas of lost volume and wrinkling. You’ll see smoother, plumper skin right after the injections are completed. The amount of time the results will last depends on which filler was used and how much was injected.

Can I Combine Dermal Fillers with Other Procedures?

Patients who have injectable fillers commonly add BOTOX Cosmetic to their treatment plan. BOTOX can target wrinkles around the eye and eyebrow area, as opposed to the lower face, where dermal fillers tend to be most effective. By combining the treatments, you can achieve remarkable wrinkle reduction on your entire face. Fillers can also be combined with more extensive facial surgeries, such as a micro lift or eyelid surgery.

What Are the Risks Associated with Dermal Fillers?

While dermal fillers are non-surgical and complications are exceedingly rare, they do come with some potential risks to be aware of, including the following: Swelling Bruising Redness Infection Asymmetry Lumps Itching

Dermal Fillers

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Introduction

Introduction to Dermal Fillers

A younger, more refreshed look is just minutes away, thanks to the full range of dermal fillers we offer at Facial Aesthetic Concepts in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita (Orange County), CA. These fillers are ideal for treating many kinds of wrinkles, increasing volume in the face, cheeks, and lips, and smoothing skin on the hands. Injections can be performed in any of our offices, and topical numbing cream can be added at no charge to ensure your comfort. Request a complimentary consultation to learn more about dermal filler options and find the best procedures and treatments to help you achieve the look you want.

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What Are Dermal Fillers?

Most injectable fillers are formulated with hyaluronic acid (HA), a biocompatible compound that binds with water to produce a more hydrated, supple complexion and enhanced facial volume. While HA is found naturally in the human body, its production slowly diminishes with aging, leaving patients prone to wrinkles, lines, creases, and folds. Other fillers like Radiesse and Sculptra are “biostimulators” that boost the body’s output of collagen, a vital youth-enhancing protein that wanes with maturity. At Facial Aesthetic Concepts in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita, we work with a wide range of powerful injectables that can revolutionize your image, restoring your self-confidence and peace of mind.

What Are the Benefits of Dermal Fillers?

When injections are performed with precision by our knowledgeable, skilled practitioners in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita, dermal fillers come with a set of impressive benefits, including the following:

Non-surgical and non-invasive
No discomfort or downtime
Rewinds the clock on facial aging
Creates a more attractive, inviting countenance
It can be combined with other treatments and/or plastic surgery
Cost-effective
This leads to a more positive self-image

Who Are the Best Candidates for Dermal Fillers?

Women and men with signs of facial aging can often benefit from filler treatments, as they may be depleted of revitalizing compounds in the skin, such as collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, due to the natural process of getting older. Fillers can also help plump the lips of younger and older patients. Good candidates tend to have at least one of the following:

Wrinkles on the lower portion of the face, particularly around the mouth, chin, and nose
Sunken or drooping cheeks
Thin lips
Hands with an aged look

Dermal Fillers first step

What’s the First Step?

At your consultation, we’ll review your facial anatomy and discuss the look you hope to achieve. Based on this review, we can advise which filler(s) will work best for you. Initial treatment can sometimes be performed the same day as your consultation appointment but is most often scheduled after an initial consultation, sometimes along with more extensive surgical procedures if your comprehensive makeover includes a facelift or eyelid surgery. Injections themselves take only minutes to perform. Many of our patients choose to have treatments over their lunch hour or toward the end of the day, making the session very convenient even if you have a busy work schedule.

Here are a few guidelines to consider prior to your sessions in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, or Rancho Santa Margarita (Orange County), CA:

To minimize the risk of bruising, do not consume alcoholic beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment.
It is also advisable to avoid anti-inflammatory medications or drugs and supplements that can thin the blood for at least 2 weeks before treatment. Some of these include aspirin, ibuprofen, NSAIDs, vitamin E, and supplements containing ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s Wort, or omega 3. If you are unsure if a medication or supplement you take could have an adverse effect, please talk with us before your treatment.
If you apply Retin-A, discontinue use 2 days before and 2 days after treatment.
If you have a rash, cold sore, or blemish on the area to be treated, contact us to reschedule. Patients with a history of cold sores may be prescribed an antiviral medication prior to treatment.
Tell us if you are pregnant or breastfeeding – your treatment will need to be postponed.

What to Expect on the Day of Dermal Fillers Treatment

Injectable fillers come with a very simple treatment experience. After you’re determined to be a good candidate for a filler, you can have the filler administered right in our treatment room. If you’re doing only one syringe of filler, your treatment will typically be completed in 30 minutes or less. If you do elect to receive the topical numbing cream for comfort, you will arrive 30 minutes before your provider begins injecting so that the numbing cream has adequate time to set in.

During your session, your practitioner will map out the injection points according to your unique treatment plan. Next, they will administer the filler with precision and care, carefully preserving your facial spontaneity while minimizing the aesthetic imperfections that interfere with a positive self-image.

Dermal Fillers Recovery

After your injectable filler session in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, or Rancho Santa Margarita, you can expect to carry on with almost all of your usual activities that same day. You’ll need to skip any strenuous workouts for the first day after treatment, and during this time, we also advise you to avoid alcohol and sun exposure. Otherwise, you should feel comfortable driving, shopping, preparing meals, and completing any other activities you regularly engage in.

Because the injection needles are so small, the risk of bruising and swelling in the treatment area is minimal. At Facial Aesthetic Concepts, we take special care in using techniques that will achieve a patient’s desired results without any noticeable aftereffects. Even with special care, however, some mild, temporary side effects are possible. These may include tenderness, redness, bruising, swelling, and itching around where the injections were placed.

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How Much Does Dermal Fillers Cost in Orange County, CA?

We offer competitive pricing for all filler treatments at our San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange County offices. One of the big benefits of dermal filler treatments is the low cost compared to surgical options. In addition, many filler brands periodically offer specials and discounts to make these treatments even more cost-effective. Please contact us for details on current pricing and any special offers that may be available.

Why Choose Facial Aesthetic Concepts?

Facial Aesthetic Concepts in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, and Rancho Santa Margarita is a state-of-the-art cosmetic practice that has served patients in and beyond the Orange County and Los Angeles area since 1980. As of 2019, we have administered more than 16,000 syringes of filler for our patients. We are in the top 100 practices in the country and #1 for BOTOX and Juvederm in Orange County. Our practitioners perform laser therapy, injectables, microneedling, and a broad array of additional skincare treatments to help you look and feel your best.

Dermal Fillers FAQ’S

You will typically need to attend your private consultation in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, or Rancho Santa Margarita (Orange County), CA, and then come in for your injections. After that, you can undergo follow-up sessions once the effects of your filler have worn off. Broadly speaking, dermal fillers can last from around six months to 2 years, with specific durations as follows:
- Juvederm: 9 to 12 months
- Juvederm Voluma: 1 to 2 years
- Juvederm Volbella: 6 to 12 months
- Restylane: 6 months
- Restylane Defyne: 12 months
- Radiesse: Up to 1 year
- Sculptra Aesthetic: 1 to 2 years
Patients who have injectable fillers commonly add BOTOX Cosmetic to their treatment plan. BOTOX can target wrinkles around the eye and eyebrow area, as opposed to the lower face, where dermal fillers tend to be most effective. By combining the treatments, you can achieve remarkable wrinkle reduction on your entire face. Fillers can also be combined with more extensive facial surgeries, such as a micro lift or eyelid surgery.
While dermal fillers are non-surgical and complications are exceedingly rare, they do come with some potential risks to be aware of, including the following:
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Redness
- Infection
- Asymmetry
- Lumps
- Itching

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Consultation

Your consultation at Facial Aesthetic Concepts in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, or Rancho Santa Margarita is your opportunity to voice any questions or concerns you may have about having a filler treatment. At our safety-oriented Medspa, we have administered more than 16,000 syringes of filler for thousands of patients from all across the US and the world. All of our injectors have specialty training in advanced injection techniques and years of experience performing cosmetic injections. Our experience helps us to know exactly how to place injections so that you can achieve the look you want. Contact us today to schedule your private and informative consultation.