Dermal Fillers in San Antonio, TX

What dermal fillers are

Dermal fillers are gels injected beneath the skin to add volume and shape. With age, some of the fullness that supports the skin can fade, which may show as flatter cheeks, thinner lips or hollows under the eyes. Fillers are used to replace some of that volume in specific places.

Hyaluronic-acid fillers are a common type. Hyaluronic acid is a substance found naturally in the skin that helps it hold water, and fillers made from it come in different thicknesses for different areas. Other types of filler exist as well, and your provider explains which may suit you.

Areas commonly treated

Evolve treats the lips, cheeks, jawline and under the eyes with dermal fillers.

In the lips, filler may add fullness, define the lip border or improve balance between the upper and lower lip. In the cheeks, it may restore volume and support to the midface. Along the jawline, it may add definition to the jaw and chin. Under the eyes, carefully placed filler may soften hollows that can make you look tired. Not every area suits every person, and your provider talks through what may and may not help.

What an appointment is generally like

A filler appointment generally starts with a review of your goals, health history, allergies, medications and any past cosmetic treatments. Your provider looks closely at your features and explains the plan before beginning.

The skin is cleansed, and a numbing cream may be applied. Many fillers also contain a numbing medicine. Your provider places the filler in small amounts with a fine needle or a blunt-tipped cannula, shaping as they go. The change is often visible right away, though swelling can make the area look fuller at first.

Aftercare in general

Your provider gives you aftercare instructions, and those come first. General guidance often includes using a cold compress for swelling, not pressing on or massaging the area unless you are told to, and holding off on strenuous exercise, alcohol and heat until your provider says it is fine.

Bruising and swelling are common and usually settle on their own. Contact your provider right away about severe or worsening pain, skin that turns pale, blotchy or dusky, or any change in your vision.