3 Popular Fillers for a More Youthful Look

If you look in the mirror or at photos of yourself and wish you could turn back the clock as far as shallows and wrinkles go, consider fillers. This gentle treatment brings immediate results that can last for months or even longer — all without the hassle or downtime of surgery.

The team at Orange Coast Dermatology, located in Rancho Santa Margarita, Orange, and Mission Viejo, California, offers state-of-the-art cosmetic skin services to help you achieve the appearance you desire.

If you’re interested in fillers, read on to learn about several popular and effective options. 

How fillers work

Also known as dermal fillers, fillers are injectables that plump up shallow areas of your face that have lost volume due to aging, genetics, or lifestyle factors. They also smoothen out wrinkles by filling in crevices.

Most of the popular fillers we offer contain hyaluronic acid (HA), a substance that naturally occurs in your skin. That’s important from an appearance perspective, given that the body stops producing HA over time, leading to less hydration and volume. 

We also offer fillers containing calcium-based microspheres in a water-based gel to stimulate collagen production. You also lose collagen, which gives your skin suppleness, with age.

Popular fillers for a youthful look

At Orange Coast Dermatology, we offer three notable filler brands to suit your unique desires and needs:

• Juvéderm®, for plumpness and smoothness in a range of skin areas
• Radiesse®, for more severe wrinkles and folds, e.g., lines between nose and mouth 
• Restylane®, for reduced fine lines and wrinkles, fuller lips, and smoother contours 

While Juvéderm and Restylane are HA-based fillers, Radiesse fillers contain calcium-based microspheres. When your session starts, your provider talks to you about your goals and recommends which filler or fillers are ideal. 

What to expect during and after your treatment

Filler appointments are usually short enough to fit within a lunch break. While you feel the needle entering your skin, many fillers contain numbing agents for comfort. If you have particularly sensitive skin, we can provide ice or a topical numbing cream. 

Once a filler is injected into the treatment area, your skin appears plumper or smoother. Because fillers literally fill in particular skin areas, you walk away with full results. You can get right back to your usual daily activities, typically with little more than mild temporary redness.

From there, you can expect your filler results to last 6-12 months, possibly even longer.

To learn more about fillers or get on the path to more youthful-looking skin, call Orange Coast Dermatology or use our website to schedule an appointment at the location nearest you.