How to Prepare for Dermal Fillers

Are you tired of signs of facial aging when you look in the mirror? Whether it’s fine lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, or volume loss, no one can stop the effects of time from appearing. But with convenient dermal filler treatments at Alamo Ranch, you can take years off your appearance and look younger for longer. 

What Are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are an injectable treatment to restore facial volume and smooth out wrinkles. As we age, our faces tend to lose volume, which can lead to thin lips and hollow cheeks. Skin also loses elasticity and begins to sag. And, of course, fine lines and wrinkles start creeping in.

The primary purpose of dermal fillers is to restore lost facial volume, but they can improve multiple signs of aging. Also called facial fillers or soft tissue fillers, these injectables come in a variety of formulas depending on your needs. 

How to Prepare for Dermal Fillers

During your consultation, your Alamo Ranch provider will assess your skin condition and discuss your concerns to determine if dermal fillers are the right choice. We’ll then help you create a personalized treatment plan and explain what to expect and how to prepare.

As a simple, minimally invasive procedure, dermal fillers don’t require extensive preparation. However, there are a few steps you can take to minimize side effects like swelling and bruising.

A couple of weeks before your appointment, you may want to stop taking supplements or medications that increase the risk of bruising. This may include fish oil and NSAIDs or Aspirin. We may also recommend that you avoid any dental work and stop smoking during this time, as this could affect your results.

Juvederm® Filler Options

Alamo Ranch Laser Aesthetics offers the Juverderm® family of dermal fillers. Juvederm® fillers are made with hyaluronic acid to boost your skin’s hydration and enhance your results. Some of the most popular Juvederm® fillers include:

• Juvederm® Volbella™ XC: This filler is perfect for plumping lips that have lost volume with age or just enhancing your pout. It can also help correct vertical smile lines and fill in under-eye hollows.
• Juvederm® Voluma™ XC: Voluma™ is meant to add volume to the face and can contour your chin and cheeks. This can make your appearance more youthful if you’ve lost volume in these areas or can amplify your cheekbone. 
• Juvederm® Vollure™ XC: With this formula, you can smooth out lines and wrinkles around your nose and mouth.

Results and Recovery After Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are a popular treatment not only for their effectiveness but also convenience. After a short procedure to inject your chosen filler, you’ll be able to return to your daily activities immediately with no downtime. You may experience minor swelling or bruising at the injection site, but this can be minimized by choosing an experienced provider like the Alamo Ranch team and following any instructions on preparing for your appointment.

Juvederm® has become one of the most well-known filler families thanks to its exceptional results. You’ll see immediate improvements after your injectables treatment, with full results developing within two weeks. Most Juvederm® fillers last up to 18 months, and you can have maintenance treatments to preserve your results.

Take the Next Step

If you have further questions about dermal fillers, we encourage you to schedule a consultation at Alamo Ranch Laser Aesthetics. Call us at (210) 999-9588 or fill out our online contact form. We look forward to helping you.