Fillers dermal

Fillers

As our bodies age, our skin also ages and begins to show changes that may be undesirable. The fat and collagen underlying our skin begins to diminish due to the natural aging process. Therefore, our skin starts to sag and develop wrinkles. Some people turn to dermal fillers as a solution to combat these natural signs of aging.

Dermal fillers are a minimally invasive procedure with little or no recovery time, which costs less then surgery and has minimal risks. Fillers are injected into areas with fine lines and wrinkles to reverse the appearance of aging on the skin. Common applications include lip fillers, cheek fillers, and face fillers to restore lost volume, smooth lines and soften creases, or enhance facial contours.

Cosmetic fillers have become a very popular and trendy way to address the aging process. Fillers can be used to enhance and correct problem areas such as:

Area around the eyes
Area around the brows
Bridge of the nose
Mouth
Jaw line
Cheeks
Lips (to look fuller and younger)
Scarring from injury to the face
Scarring from acne

These areas can all be enhanced, rejuvenated, and corrected with dermal fillers. Most filler treatments take less than 30 minutes and only require one office visit. Some patients feel a stinging or burning sensation as the filler is injected but most fillers do not require downtime and results can be immediate.

If you are considering lip fillers or dermal fillers of any kind, let our team help you determine if this is the best treatment for you. Call today to schedule an appointment to discuss your options: Robbinsville location (609) 415-3376 or Somerset location (732) 246-9900.

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Post Filler Instructions

Immediately after the filler treatment, there may be redness, bruising, swelling, tenderness, and/or itching near the injection site. Avoid itching, massaging, or picking around the injection site. This is normal and generally disappears within a few hours to a few days. If these symptoms last more than 3 days, please contact our office.
We will provide you with an ice pack. You may use Arnica cream OTC as directed to help with bruising. You may take acetaminophen (Tylenol) to reduce any pain as necessary

Within 6 to 10 Hours of Filler Treatment

Avoid drinking alcohol or partaking in strenuous exercise, as it may result in additional bruising.
Until the swelling and redness have resolved, avoid intense heat in the treated area(s). This includes sunbathing, tanning, saunas, hot tubs, or hot wax. Also avoid extreme cold such as skiing or other winter sports.
To help alleviate bruising, we recommend the topical application of Arnica – a natural ointment commonly used to reduce bruising. You can find this in the natural foods section of your grocery store, or at local pharmacies.
Minimize movement of the treated area(s). However, if there is a visible bump, you can massage the area. Depending on the areas treated and the product used, you may feel “firmness”. These areas will soften and settle with time (usually 1-2 weeks).
Sunscreen and makeup can be applied, and the area can be gently washed with a gentle cleanser. Dr. Vaidya recommends using a sensitive cleanser such as the EltaMD Foaming Face Wash or Cerave/Cetaphil to avoid additional skin irritation.

Please Contact Us Immediately if You Experience

Fever and/or chills
If the area appears red, hot to the touch, and “angry” looking
Severe pain or increasing pain
Discolored blotches in areas not injected or blanching of injected areas

Frequently Asked Questions – Fillers

What happens when I get a filler?
The procedure varies based on the filler we will use, the part of the body to be treated and your medical history. Here are some general guidelines about what you can expect:
- Most filler treatments take between 15 and 30 minutes and require one office visit.
- Before getting the injections, you may need ice, an anesthetic applied to the skin, or a nerve block (an injection). This varies with the filler and area to be treated. Hands generally do not need anesthesia; lips often require a nerve block.
- We will inject the filler into the area, often giving you several injections to produce the best results.
- You may feel a stinging or burning sensation as the filler is injected.
- A few fillers require allergy testing to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction.
- If you need allergy testing, you must wait for the results from the allergy test before you can get the filler.
Is there downtime?
When will I see results after getting a filler?
This also varies with the filler. Most fillers fill the skin, so they produce immediate — or close to immediate — results. A filler also can stimulate your body to produce collagen, but this takes time.

Most fillers offer immediate results.
- Collagen – This filler is a protein that is injected into the skin and utilized to treat wrinkles, scars, and facial lines. These injections work by supplementing your skin’s own collagen and helping to reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
- Hyaluronic Acid Gel –Hyaluronic Acid is a substance naturally produced by the body, and as we age this substance decreases. As a result of this decrease, our skin loses volume, hydration, and plumpness. These filler injections work to replace the natural volume lost with aging by filling in the space between collagen and elastin fibers within the skin.
- Calcium hydroxyapatite – This dermal filler is one of the most well-studied and is typically used to replace volume and for the correction of moderate-to-severe facial lines. This filler can also help to increase collagen production over time.
- PMMA – Often used to treat deep wrinkles in the facial skin, this filler can also be used for acne scarring and lip augmentation. It creates volume in the skin and supports collagen production.
- Poly -L-lactic acid (2-3 weeks) – This filler can restore volume and stimulate the body’s own collagen. It is typically used to replace lost facial fat. This filler can produce longer lasting results and better skin texture.
All fillers advertised have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
How long will the results from fillers last?
What are the possible side effects?
After receiving filler injections, some patients have minor, temporary side effects where they were injected. You may have:
- Redness
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Bruising (occasionally)
These side effects tend to clear within 7 to 14 days — if not earlier.

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