Dermal Fillers

For refining and rejuvenating your look, we offer JUVÉDERM®, Restylane®, and Sculptra® dermal fillers at Houston Dermatology Specialists in Cypress, Texas. Treatment with these products is relatively quick and can produce natural-looking improvements without the invasiveness and downtime of surgery.

Whether you are looking to enhance certain features or correct signs of aging, double board-certified Cypress dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Christopher Downing, M.D., FAAD and his team will work with you to develop a treatment plan.

What are dermal fillers?

Dermal fillers are injectable gels that add volume below the skin. These nonsurgical treatments address a wide range of cosmetic concerns, including:

• Lip filler (“lip injections”) for thin lips
• Nasolabial folds (“smile lines”)
• Marionette lines
• Vertical lip lines (“smoker’s lines”)
• Sunken cheeks (“cheek filler” or “nonsurgical cheek augmentation”)
• Hollow tear troughs (“under-eye filler”)

Some types of wrinkles may be better treated with BOTOX® Cosmetic or another neuromodulator. Dr. Downing often combines these treatments to create a more comprehensive result.

Which dermal filler is right for me?

Dr. Downing offers a full range of dermal filler products and will recommend the best one for you based on your anatomy and goals.

Within each product family, there are different formulations and different applications. Our team will help you determine which filler or combination of fillers is right for you.

Sculptra Aesthetic

Sculptra works as a collagen stimulator. Sculptra contains poly-L-lactic acid, which boosts your body’s collagen production over time. This minimizes lines and wrinkles and provides a long-lasting, natural-looking volume boost.

What’s the best lip filler?

The “best” filler depends on your goals and the characteristics of your lips. JUVÉDERM and Restylane offer fillers tailored for the lips, using hyaluronic acid (HA) to deliver that sought-after plumpness and hydration.

JUVÉDERM Options for Lips:

1. JUVÉDERM Ultra XC & Ultra Plus XC: Both fillers are favorites for lip augmentation, providing versatility in the level of plumpness. Ultra XC gives you a noticeable but natural enhancement, while Ultra Plus XC creates a more pronounced result.
2. JUVÉDERM VOLBELLA XC: If you’re looking for a subtle increase in volume and the smoothing of vertical lip lines, VOLBELLA XC is a popular choice for natural-looking enhancement that doesn’t dramatically alter lip size.

Restylane Options for Lips:

1. Restylane Silk: Restylane Silk offers precise lip shaping and volume, ideal for a sophisticated look.
2. Restylane Kysse: Designed with XpresHAn Technology™ for excellent movement and a natural look, Restylane Kysse enhances lip fullness, improves lip color, and adds definition to the lips’ borders while maintaining a full range of expressions.

Your provider will help you decide which product is best for achieving your personal aesthetic goals, considering factors such as the natural anatomy of your lips and the specific enhancements you desire.

Combining Treatments

Combining cosmetic treatments offers comprehensive results, addressing a variety of skin concerns simultaneously. Here are some popular procedures that pair well with dermal fillers in an overall skin rejuvenation or anti-aging program:

• When combined with dermal fillers, BOTOX® provides a nonsurgical rejuvenation known as a “liquid facelift.” BOTOX relaxes the muscles that contribute to wrinkles, while fillers add volume and smooth out folds, allowing for a full-face refresh without the downtime of traditional surgery.
• Microneedling significantly boosts the anti-aging effect of dermal fillers. The treatment creates microscopic channels in the skin, which increase the absorption of rejuvenating serums and stimulate the body’s natural collagen production for firmer, more youthful skin.
• Laser skin treatments address a variety of issues, such as uneven skin texture and tone, while you enhance deeper wrinkles or contour specific areas with fillers. Laser treatments promote a smoother, more even complexion that complements the volumizing effects of fillers.
• To further refine your skin and enhance the results of your dermal fillers, chemical peels can be an excellent addition to your skincare regimen. These peels treat various conditions, including acne, acne scarring, hyperpigmentation, and wrinkles.

Combining these treatments provides a tailored approach to your skin concerns and results in a multi-dimensional improvement to your overall appearance.

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