Dermal fillers are injectable skin treatments that can be used to lift and sculpt the face to improve skin texture and provide patients with a smoother complexion. Dermal fillers are designed to closely resemble the natural collagen produced by the body that tends to diminish as we age.
Sculptra contains poly-L-lactic acid, which stimulates your body’s production of collagen. This helps to plump your skin so that it has youthful volume, while also minimizing lines and wrinkles. Although Sculptra’s effects take longer to manifest, they also last much longer than most other dermal fillers, with results lasting for about two years. Our patients love how natural the results look, too.
Dr. Peter Vila offers Restylane® to his Portland clientele. The Restylane® family of products includes Restylane® and Restylane-L®. These products can be used to add volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds). They may also be used for lip enhancement in patients over 21 years.
What Are Dermal Fillers?
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Which Areas Can Be Treated With Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are commonly used to enhance the shape and fullness of the lips, smooth away the lines between the corner of the mouth and the nose, and revitalize the appearance of the cheeks.
How Much Do Dermal Fillers Cost in Portland?
Dermal filler cost varies from patient to patient. Dermal fillers are priced per syringe, so the cost of a treatment depends on the product used and the extent of the procedure. The cost of products like Restylane and Juvederm ranges from approximately $500 to $900 per syringe, with facial treatments typically requiring two syringes. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Peter Vila for a personal dermal filler cost quote.
How Long Do Dermal Fillers Last?
Dermal filler effects are not permanent but are long-lasting. Depending on the product used, the treatment area, and the patient’s current skin condition, dermal filler results will typically last anywhere from six months to two years.
Are There Any Risks Associated With Dermal Fillers?
Potential risks and complications associated with dermal fillers include:
- Post-treatment swelling (24-72 hours)
- Bruising and bleeding at the injection site (2-10 days)
- Infection or skin rash
- Overcorrection of wrinkles and asymmetry
To learn more about the risks of dermal fillers, schedule a consultation with Portland board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Peter Vila.
Dermal Fillers vs. BOTOX
Dermal fillers and BOTOX are both minimally-invasive cosmetic skin treatments but are vastly different in terms of their methods and results. BOTOX is used to paralyze muscle movement to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and lines that have been caused by repeated facial expressions. Results typically last for three to four months. Dermal fillers are used to add fullness to the facial features, typically in the cheeks and lips, and to eliminate nasolabial folds and marionette lines. Results last up to two years.
Portland patients who want to learn more about dermal filler treatments can visit Dr. Peter Vila to discuss treatment options.
Patients can view the results of our dermal fillers and other facial procedures by visiting our before and after treatment gallery.