Restore lost volume and soften folds, with results that look like you

Dermal fillers are soft gels injected under the skin to add volume. The fillers most dermatologists use are made of hyaluronic acid, a sugar molecule your skin already contains, which holds water and gives plumpness. Different gels are made thicker or softer for different jobs: firmer gels for cheekbones and the chin, softer ones for lips and fine areas. Over months, the body slowly breaks the filler down.

Fillers can restore cheek volume, soften the folds from nose to mouth, define lips, fill under-eye hollows, and shape the chin or jawline. They work differently from botulinum toxin. Toxin relaxes muscles that cause expression lines, while filler replaces volume. The two are often used together. Because hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved with an enzyme if needed, most dermatologists prefer them for facial work. They also give a soft, natural feel because the gel integrates with your own tissue.

Fillers are a medical procedure. Safe results depend on knowing facial anatomy, especially where blood vessels run, and on choosing the right product and depth. Dr. Shilpa assesses your face as a whole before injecting, since restoring support in one area often improves another. She prefers a gradual approach, and you can always add more at a later visit. Results vary from person to person.