Dermal Fillers

What are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are gel-like substances that are injected beneath the skin. The purpose can be to:

• Restore lost volume
• Smooth lines
• Soften creases
• Enhance facial contours.

Most fillers are composed of hyaluronic acid, with the exception of Radiesse, which is made of calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA).

What do dermal fillers treat?

Dermal fillers can do much more than just smooth out wrinkles. They can also help enhance and restore volume to sunken cheeks or temples, diminish vertical lip lines, plump and enhance the lips, smooth out a chin crease, and improve symmetry among facial features. Different fillers can achieve different results. Fillers offered at Synerchi include:

• Juvéderm® collection of fillers, include Volux, Voluma, Vollure, Volbella
• Galderma fillers, including Restylane Refyne, Defyne, Kysse, Lyft
• SkinVive
• Radiesse

Pre-Treatment:

Blood thinning medications, certain vitamins/supplements, and alcohol may increase the risk of bruising and/or swelling. Please avoid these for one week prior to treatment (consult your physician if you are taking any of these medications for medical reasons).

If you have a history of cold sores, you may want to take an antiviral medication to prevent an eruption of cold sores.

Post-Treatment:

In general, you may resume regular activity following your injections, but avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours

You may lightly apply cold compresses and Arnica cream to the treated areas for the first 24 to 48 hours as needed. 

You may take acetaminophen (Tylenol) to reduce pain and antihistamines (Claritin, Benadryl) to reduce swelling 

Do not apply any skincare products to the treated areas for at least 12 hours. 

Drink plenty of water and avoid high sodium foods

Avoid taking blood thinning medications and alcohol for the first 24 hours to reduce the  risk of bruising and swelling.

Avoid intense heat (sun bathing, strenuous physical activity, saunas) for 3 days after treatment. 

Avoid facials, facial waxing, and laser treatments for 10 to 14 days following dermal filler injections.

If any lumps are present in the treated area after 3 weeks, it is ok to gently massage that area.

Specific instructions for lip filler: 

Do not apply previously used chapstick/lipstick for at least 3 days. Instead, it is recommended to apply aquaphor/vaseline with a q-tip to keep lips as clean as possible and prevent infection. 

No kissing or using straws for at least 3 days.