With his extensive experience and unique aesthetic eye, Dr. Arroyo’s goal with dermal fillers is to restore volume and smooth out fine lines and wrinkles to give his patients that refreshed, youthful look they’re looking for. Dr. Arroyo understands that different people’s needs are unique and goes out of his way to create a customized treatment plan for each patient.
Dermal Fillers
As we age, our skin produces lower elastin and collagen levels, leading to wrinkles and lines, sunken cheeks, and thinner lips. We also lose necessary fat in our face resulting in a visible loss of volume and deflated appearance. These imperfections can worsen the signs of aging and even cause embarrassment. Luckily, various cosmetic procedures can help you replenish your facial appearance to maintain a refreshed, more youthful look.
Dermal fillers are highly effective facial cosmetic treatments for individuals looking to address facial aesthetic concerns without going through surgery’s downtime. These treatments are injected into the face to replace or add volume and fullness. They work as a cushion that fills in the links, folds, and wrinkles, helping alleviate aging signs and increase your self-esteem and self-confidence.
Treatment Areas
Cosmetic dermal fillers are commonly used to add volume to the skin and improve a wide variety of facial features. Dr. Arroyo and his team may use this non-invasive treatment to plump the lips and cheeks. Fillers are also used to alleviate acne scars, aging hands, facial scars, flattened cheeks, frown lines, facial wasting, small lips, marionette lines, soft creases and wrinkles, nasolabial folds, hollowed-out temples, lipstick lines, and dark circles. The surgeon will carefully examine your problem areas and map out a customized non-surgical treatment plan to suit your needs.
Dermal Filler FAQs
Dermal fillers vs Botox
BOTOX and dermal fillers are similar in that they are both designed to make you look more vibrant and youthful. However, there are specific differences in how these approaches work. BOTOX is a protein-based substance that works by relaxing and facial muscles to loosen folds, wrinkles, and lines. It may take several BOTOX injections before you can start seeing results. On the other hand, dermal fillers are purified substances that are injected below the skin to add lost volume, plump up the skin, and promote collagen production. Patients can see results almost immediately after a dermal filler treatment and will only need another injection after the current one has worn off.
Is the treatment safe?
Dermal fillers are a popular choice for minimally invasive facial rejuvenation. Dr. Arroyo makes sure to use FDA-approved fillers whose safety is above board. He will also take the time to administer the treatment in the most appropriate locations to ensure a pleasing, balanced outcome. Keep in mind that filler injections should only be administered in a medical setting by a skilled professional.
Can dermal fillers be removed?
Some dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Belotero, and Restylane based on hyaluronic acid may be dissolved (at least to some degree) if you are not entirely happy with the outcome of the treatment. This typically entails injecting an enzyme known as hyaluronidase to dissolve the existing dermal filler. It is vital to work with a highly experienced plastic surgeon or injection specialist to minimize the risk of unpleasant outcomes with this treatment.
How much will the treatment cost?
The cost of an injectable filler in Houston can vary between $500 to $6000, depending on the extensiveness of the treatment. Get in touch with Dr. Arroyo’s office to learn how much you can expect to pay for this treatment.
Treatment Approach
Before your facial filler treatment, a thorough discussion of your goals takes place, and a customized plan is created, paying attention to every detail. Dr. Arroyo will then numb the area to help increase your comfort throughout the session. Dr. Arroyo prides himself on providing painless filler treatments. The next step is to inject the selected filler under your skin using very fine needles. Your surgeon will take special care (based on an understanding of facial anatomy) to focus on the proper areas to achieve the desired result. The whole session will take between 30-60 minutes to complete. Immediately after the cosmetic filler treatment, patients can resume work and routine daily activities. Your face may feel swollen with discoloration, but this typically dissipates within a day or so. The treatment result will manifest gradually as the treatment area recovers and the injected filler gets to work.
