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What Are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are injectable treatments designed to restore facial volume and smooth fine lines and wrinkles. At Robb Facial Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics in Atlanta, we use hyaluronic acid (HA)-based fillers, which are naturally occurring substances that help keep the skin firm, hydrated, and plump. 

When injected beneath the skin, these fillers restore facial volume and provide hydration, delivering immediate and youthful results. We offer trusted HA-based fillers, such as Juvéderm and Restylane, that enhance the cheeks and under-eye area, giving you a refreshed, natural appearance.

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Types Of Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are available in several formulations, each designed to address different concerns related to facial aging, contour loss, and skin quality. Formulations vary in:

  • Thickness and firmness

  • Flexibility within facial movement

  • Longevity

  • Ability to provide structure or softness

  • Best treatment areas

Some fillers are designed for delicate areas with thinner skin, while others are better suited for restoring deeper facial volume and contour.

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What Are the Benefits of Dermal Fillers?

  • Smooth integration into facial tissue

  • Natural-looking enhancement

  • Immediate visible improvement

  • Adjustable treatment over time

  • Minimal downtime

  • Reversible treatment options using hyaluronidase if needed

  • Most hyaluronic acid fillers last approximately 6 to 18 months, depending on the product used, treatment area, metabolism, and individual facial movement patterns

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Restylane Fillers

The Restylane family of fillers is known for its versatile hyaluronic acid formulations and slightly coarser consistency, enabling highly customized facial rejuvenation and contour enhancement. Different Restylane products are designed to address specific areas of the face while maintaining natural movement and expression.

Lip Enhancement & Perioral Rejuvenation

  • Restylane Kysse: Adds soft, flexible lip volume while maintaining natural lip movement and expression.

  • Restylane Silk: Softens fine lines around the mouth and improves lip texture and definition.

  • Restylane-L: Enhances lip volume while also helping smooth facial folds and wrinkles.

Cheek & Midface Contouring

  • Restylane Contour: Enhances cheek shape, contour, and midface definition.

  • Restylane Lyft: Restores facial volume and improves deeper contour deficiencies in the cheeks and midface.

Wrinkle Reduction & Facial Folds

  • Restylane Refyne: Softens moderate facial wrinkles and dynamic lines, including marionette lines and laugh lines.

  • Restylane Defyne: Improves deeper laugh lines while restoring structure and support to the chin and jawline.

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Juvéderm Fillers

The Juvéderm family of fillers is known for its smooth, silky hyaluronic acid formulations that provide natural-looking volume restoration and contour enhancement. Each product within the Juvéderm collection is designed to address specific facial concerns while maintaining softness and flexibility.

Lip Enhancement & Perioral Rejuvenation

  • Juvéderm Ultra: Adds fullness to the lips while helping soften fine facial lines.

  • Juvéderm Volbella: Enhances lip definition, shape, and subtle volume while improving lip texture and fine perioral lines.

Wrinkle Reduction & Facial Folds

  • Juvéderm Ultra Plus: A thicker filler designed to restore volume and soften deeper facial lines and wrinkles.

  • Juvéderm Vollure: Improves moderate to severe facial folds, including nasolabial folds around the nose and mouth.

Cheek & Midface Volume Restoration

Juvéderm Voluma: Restores lost

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Other Facial Fillers

In addition to Juvéderm and Restylane, Robb Facial Plastic Surgery offers advanced filler options designed to address deeper volume loss, contour deficiencies, and fine facial wrinkles.

Belotero

Belotero is a lightweight hyaluronic acid filler commonly used for delicate facial rejuvenation and subtle contour refinement. Its smooth consistency allows it to integrate naturally into thinner areas of the skin.

Belotero is commonly used for:

  • Fine facial wrinkles and etched lines

  • Under-eye rejuvenation

  • Perioral lines around the mouth

  • Subtle contour enhancement

  • Superficial wrinkle correction

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Radiesse

Radiesse is a calcium hydroxylapatite-based filler that provides immediate volume restoration while also stimulating the body’s natural collagen production for longer-lasting rejuvenation.

Benefits of Radiesse include:

  • Long-lasting results, often lasting 1.5 to 2 years

  • Structural support for deeper facial contouring

  • Collagen stimulation for continued improvement over time

  • Enhanced correction of volume loss and deeper folds

  • Larger syringe size compared to many hyaluronic acid fillers

 

Radiesse is commonly used to restore volume and definition in areas such as the cheeks, jawline, and deeper facial folds.

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Where Can Dermal Fillers Be Used?

Dermal fillers can subtly restore youthful facial contours and improve areas affected by volume loss, hollowness, and facial creasing with little to no downtime.

Common treatment areas include:

  • Under-eyes (tear troughs)

  • Cheeks and midface

  • Nasolabial folds and marionette lines

  • Jawline and chin

  • Temples

  • Nose contour irregularities

  • Lips and fine lines around the mouth

Are You a Candidate for Dermal Fillers?

You may be a good candidate for dermal fillers if you want to restore facial volume, soften deeper lines and folds, or enhance facial contours without surgery.

Ideal candidates generally:

  • Want subtle, natural-looking rejuvenation

  • Have realistic expectations

  • Are in overall good health

  • Are not allergic to filler ingredients such as lidocaine

What to Expect Before, During, and After Dermal Fillers

Consultation

Your consultation begins with a personalized discussion regarding your concerns, aesthetic goals, and desired areas of enhancement. Dr. Robb or one of his experienced injectors will evaluate your facial anatomy, skin quality, facial balance, and areas of volume loss to determine the most appropriate treatment approach.

A review of your medical history, medications, and supplements will also be completed to assess compatibility and identify any potential risk factors before treatment.

Treatment

During the procedure, carefully selected fillers are strategically injected into targeted areas to restore volume, soften wrinkles, and improve facial contours.

Depending on the treatment areas and degree of correction needed, multiple injections or syringes may be recommended to achieve optimal results.

Recovery and Aftercare

Most patients return to normal daily activities immediately after treatment with little to no downtime. Mild swelling, redness, tenderness, bruising, or temporary firmness near the injection sites may occur and typically improve within several days.

To support healing and minimize swelling, patients may benefit from:

  • Applying cool compresses

  • Using over-the-counter arnica supplements if recommended

  • Avoiding strenuous exercise for 24 hours

  • Avoiding unnecessary pressure on treated areas

Final results become more refined as swelling subsides, revealing smoother, refreshed, and naturally rejuvenated facial contours.

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Experience the Robb Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics Difference

If you are a good candidate and would like to learn more about facial fillers in Atlanta, please contact our office today to set up a personalized consultation. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will answer any questions about the procedure and be happy to assist you with anything you need.

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Dermal Filler FAQs

Are facial fillers effective for addressing acne scars?

How long do facial fillers typically last?

Are there any risks or side effects with dermal fillers?

Can dermal fillers look natural?

How soon will I see my results?

Can dermal fillers stimulate collagen production?

Can fillers be combined with other cosmetic treatments?

Is there an ideal age to start dermal fillers?

Do dermal fillers feel hard under the skin?

How often will I need maintenance treatments?

Are facial fillers effective for addressing acne scars?

Yes, fillers like Juvederm can fill in certain types of indented acne scars, particularly rolling or boxcar scars. By adding volume beneath the scar, fillers can create a smoother surface and improve skin texture.

How long do facial fillers typically last?

The longevity of facial fillers varies by type and treatment area. Hyaluronic acid fillers (like Juvederm or Restylane) typically last 6 to 18 months, while others like Radiesse or Sculptra can last up to 2 years or more.

Are there any risks or side effects with dermal fillers?

Most side effects are mild and temporary, such as swelling, redness, or bruising. Rare but serious risks include vascular occlusion, which can lead to skin damage if not treated promptly.

Can dermal fillers look natural?

Yes. Modern filler techniques focus on restoring youthful structure and balance rather than creating an overfilled appearance. When performed conservatively by experienced injectors, dermal fillers can provide subtle, natural-looking rejuvenation that complements your facial anatomy.

How soon will I see my results?

Results are visible immediately after treatment, though mild swelling may temporarily affect the appearance of the treated areas. Final results typically become more refined within several days as swelling subsides and the filler settles naturally into the tissue.

Can dermal fillers stimulate collagen production?

Certain fillers, such as Radiesse, not only restore volume immediately but also stimulate the body’s natural collagen production over time. This can help improve skin quality and provide longer-lasting structural support.

Can fillers be combined with other cosmetic treatments?

Absolutely. Dermal fillers are often combined with treatments such as BOTOX, Dysport, XEOMIN, laser skin rejuvenation, microneedling, chemical peels, and medical-grade skincare to achieve more comprehensive facial rejuvenation.

Is there an ideal age to start dermal fillers?

There is no specific “right” age for fillers. Some patients begin treatment earlier to maintain facial volume and slow visible signs of aging, while others seek fillers later to restore age-related volume loss and contour changes.

Do dermal fillers feel hard under the skin?

Most modern fillers are designed to integrate smoothly into facial tissue and should feel soft and natural once healed. Some temporary firmness or swelling may occur initially, but generally improves as the filler settles.

How often will I need maintenance treatments?

Maintenance schedules vary depending on the filler used, treatment area, metabolism, and aesthetic goals. Many patients choose periodic touch-up treatments to maintain consistent, natural-looking results over time.

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