Fillers
Fillers are all like brothers and sisters, some are better at certain tasks than others. We are well versed in all the fillers on the market and use each one where it is most appropriate to get you the most fantastic results.
Hylauronic Acid Fillers
Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in our skin, eyes, and tissues that helps keep them hydrated and functioning well. As we get older, our bodies make less of it, leading to wrinkles and dry, sagging skin. Hyaluronic fillers can bring back moisture, reduce wrinkles, and make skin smoother and firmer.
Restylane Family of Fillers include: Restylane, Contour, Defyne, Kysse, Refyne, and Eyelight. Juvederm family of Fillers include: Juvederm Ultra Plus, Voluma, Vollux, Vollure, Volbella, and Skinvive.
Regenerative Fillers
Regenerative fillers boost your skin's natural collagen and elastin production, giving you immediate, natural-looking results and long-term improvement. These injectables add fullness to your face, helping what is now known as “Ozempic face” or “runner’s face.” Results are usually seen in about 6 weeks, with optimal results after 3-5 treatments on average, lasting up to 5 years.
Regenerative fillers include: Radiesse + Sculptra.
Filler Post-Treatment Checklist:
Immediately after treatment, the most commonly reported side effects were temporary redness and swelling at the injection site. These effects typically resolve within two to four days with cold compreses.
Cold compresses may be used immediately after treatment to reduce swelling. Make sure that the compresses are only applied to one side of the face at a time holding it with bare hands. If you are still numb, you will not realize how cold your face is becoming. As a rule of thumb: if your hand is cold, so is the area of your face; change sides. Save your ice pack, as intermittent 20 minute sessions of icing will reduce any pain or swelling for up to the next 4 days. If the inconvenience continues beyond four days or if other concerns arise, please contact Dr. Helton’s office at (949) 646-3376.
Avoid massaging the treated area within six hours following treatment. The area can then be gently washed with soap and water, and make-up may be worn the next day.
The enzyme Bromelain can help dissolve bruises. Arnica can help prevent bruises. Both may be found at Mothers health food store. Take as directed on bottle.
If you experience asymmetric pain or asymmetric blue or white discoloration within 6 hours of the filler, please contact Dr. Helton.
Don’t “love it or hate it” until 5 days have passed. Fillers are hydrophilic (water-loving), there is always a period of swelling where one cannot judge size or evenness. If after 2-4 weeks have passed and the augmentation is not satisfactory, you may need more product. This is more common after the age of 40.
If you are sore to the touch, you are swollen and therefore cannot judge size or evenness. The swelling will resolve.
The product integrates into your body for up to a year, and evidence shows that having a follow-up treatment 6 months before the product has fully dissipated will enhance the lasting effect. Please be sure to consult Dr. Helton about recommendations for follow-up treatments. Hyaluronic Acid is synergistic, meaning if more is administered before the product has totally dissipated, a greater augmentation will be realized. It will seem like 1+1=3.
If you have previously suffered from peri-oral cold sores, if injections were made at the lips, there is a risk that the needle punctures could contribute to another recurrence. Speak to Dr. Helton about medications that may minimize a recurrence.
One week prior to your next treatment, avoid taking aspirin, Motrin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and high doses of Vitamin E. These agents may increase bruising. Should you require some form of medication prior, Dr. Helton recommends Tylenol only. You may resume these medications the day after treatment.
