Dermal Filler Treatment Bridgewater NJ

Dermal fillers come in many shapes and sizes. The most common formulation of fillers that we see are Hyaluronic Acid based. These products are typically injected into areas like the lips, cheeks, tear troughs, nasolabial folds, and temples to “plump” the area or fill in unwanted facial folds. Another type of filler is Sculptra®, a poly-L-lactic acid product, used to activate the skin’s natural regenerative process to help replenish lost collagen and reverse the signs of facial fat loss, also known as lipoatrophy. Sculptra® is typically injected in the temples, midface, and lower face. We are familiar and comfortable with both on and off-label indications, and perform these injections regularly. The individual product chosen will depend on the desired result and the area being treated.

Results from your dermal filler injections can be seen pretty much immediately, with the exception of Sculptra® (results are seen about 2 months after the procedure). It is normal to have some redness and swelling at the injection site, which typically goes away in 24-48 hours. Applying ice to the area will help with discomfort after the procedure. It is important to avoid heavy alcohol use and blood thinning over-the-counter medications such as Aspirin, Motrin, Aleve, and fish oil supplements before your treatment as these can increase the chances of bruising.

Pricing for dermal fillers completely depends on the product as well as the amount that is used. More often than not, significant results can be achieved with a conservative amount of product. During your consultation, Dr. Parth Patel will decide what dermal filler is best for you to achieve the desired look. From there, pricing will be discussed and fully customized to every patient and their needs. It is important to repeat that unusually low pricing for dermal fillers can be a red flag, as pricing is typically standard across the board at most offices. Our providers will try to factor in the patient’s individual financial situation to come up with a fair treatment plan.

We are proud to have a Board Certified Dermatologist such as Dr. Parth Patel at our practice who has extensive experience with dermal filler injections. It is pivotal that when you decide to be treated with dermal fillers, you go to an experienced injector. Hyaluronic Acid fillers are reversible by use of hyaluronidase (a substance injected in the same spot as the filler to dissolve the product), however, to completely avoid this situation it is important to have dermal fillers injected by a reputable provider. Despite the numerous products and techniques available for injection, the best outcome is dependent on the injector performing the treatment.

Most patients have mild discomfort. We are experts in minimal pain injections through various methods.

There is minimal downtime for dermal filler injections. The most a patient may have is mild swelling and possibly some bruising.

This depends on how much product you receive, which product was used, and your individual metabolism. Hyaluronic Acid based fillers typically last around 6-12 months, and Sculptra® around 12-18 months.