Dermal Fillers
Dermal Fillers in Athens
Dermal fillers are designed to rejuvenate and enhance. By restoring lost facial volume, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, and adding elegant plumpness to specific areas, they help bring back elasticity and a youthful glow. At Pittman Plastic Surgery in Athens, GA, our expert practitioners use gentle, minimally invasive techniques to ensure your skin looks lifted, supple, and naturally beautiful.
Every patient’s beauty is unique, and so is their treatment. That’s why our highly skilled practitioners take the time to understand your goals, tailoring each dermal filler application to achieve results that enhance your natural elegance while boosting your confidence. Experience personalized care that combines precision, artistry, and a dedication to helping you look and feel your absolute best. Your timeless beauty starts here.
Dermal Fillers Overview
Dermal fillers are injectable treatments designed to smooth wrinkles and restore volume, helping to counteract the visible signs of aging. As we age, our skin naturally loses subcutaneous fat; a cushion between the facial muscles and the skin. This thinning process makes lines, such as smile lines and crow’s feet, more pronounced. On top of that, external factors like sun exposure, genetics, and lifestyle choices can further damage the skin’s appearance. Dermal fillers work to reverse these effects by replenishing lost volume, smoothing lines, and promoting a refreshed, more youthful look.
How Dermal Fillers Works
Dermal fillers work by injecting HA-based gel into targeted areas of the skin. These fillers help to volumize, smooth, and lift the skin, addressing common age-related concerns like fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging. Over time, the HA hydrates surrounding tissues, leaving your skin softer and plumper. Treatments are customized for each patient to achieve natural, balanced results.
Benefits of Dermal Fillers Treatment
Injectables offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- Smooth, youthful-looking skin
- Softening of deep wrinkles and fine lines
- Restored facial volume to address areas of tissue loss
- Reshaped or enhanced facial features without surgery
- A confidence boost with refreshed, natural-looking results
Advanced Treatments We Offer:
Our expert injection techniques allow us to perform targeted procedures such as:
- Reducing dark under-eye circles (hollow or sunken eyes)
- Non-surgical cheek augmentation for sculpted, defined cheekbones
- Enhancing lip volume or correcting asymmetry
- Chin augmentation without the need for surgery
- Liquid facelift for an overall rejuvenated appearance
- Brow elevation (eyelid lift) for a more awake look
- Earlobe repair
- Smoothing acne scars for improved skin texture
- Rejuvenating aging hands by reducing visible tendons and veins
With precise application and minimal downtime, these treatments deliver immediate results while stimulating collagen production for long-term skin rejuvenation. The versatility of injectables means every procedure can be customized to your needs and aesthetic goals. This tailored approach enhances your natural facial contours, a refreshed, rested, and more symmetrical look.
Whether you’re looking to restore lost volume, smooth wrinkles, or achieve a more balanced appearance, injectables provide a safe, effective solution designed to help you look and feel your best.
Combining Dermal Fillers Treatment with Other Procedures
Explore These Treatment Options to combine with Dermal Fillers:
- Botox/Dysport
Smooth dynamic wrinkles, targeting fine lines to create a youthful appearance.
- Halo Laser
This advanced laser drills tiny, non-ablative “holes” into the skin to trigger a natural healing response. Collagen and elastin production are stimulated, improving skin texture and creating a smoother complexion.
- Moxi Laser
Designed for younger individuals seeking preventative care, this gentle laser revitalizes skin with little to no downtime.
- Forever Young BBL
Using BroadBand Light by Sciton, this treatment provides photorejuvenation and targets chromophores for radiant, youthful skin.
- Hydrafacial
A premier facial treatment that deeply cleanses, hydrates, and nourishes the skin for immediate, glowing results.
For instance, a patient might opt for Botox to target dynamic wrinkles, then follow up with a Halo Laser session to improve overall texture and skin tone. By customizing a regimen, patients can take combined approaches, such as pairing dermal fillers with any of these treatments for a tailored solution that addresses unique concerns.
With the guidance of an experienced professional, you can create a personalized skincare plan that taps into the strengths of each treatment. The result? A revitalized, youthful look with pronounced, satisfying results.
Dermal filler options
Pittman Plastic Surgery offers a variety of fillers that can be used to treat various areas on the face to restore volume loss, enhance shallow contours, and soften facial wrinkles. As we age, we lose the natural hyaluronic acid (HA) in the skin and tissue resulting in volume loss and fine lines & wrinkles. Our fillers are HA-based which not only add volume back to the area but also hydrates and softens the surrounding skin and tissue. Common areas of treatment include:
- Infraorbital Hollowness (Tear Trough)
- Cheeks
- Nasolabial Folds (Smile Lines)
- Marionette Lines (Puppet Lines)
- Chin and/or Jawline
- Vertical Lip Lines
- Thin and/or Uneven Lips
- Hands
Before, During, and After
What To Expect Before a Dermal Fillers Treatment
Before your dermal filler procedure, you’ll have a complimentary consultation in Athens with one of our highly experienced medical professionals. This is your opportunity to share your aesthetic goals, voice concerns, and discuss your medical history. Our skilled practitioners will evaluate your skin and the specific areas you’d like to target, ensuring dermal fillers are the best option for achieving your desired look.
Based on this assessment, we will create a personalized treatment plan tailored to your beauty aspirations. To maximize the success of your treatment, you may receive pre-procedure instructions, such as avoiding certain medications that could increase the risk of bruising. These steps are designed to ensure you achieve the best possible results from your dermal filler procedure.
What To Expect During a Dermal Fillers Treatment
Treatments vary in length depending on what the patient requires. Our injector will review your goals, develop an individualized treatment plan, and take ‘before’ photos. A topical anesthetic is then applied for comfort for about 15-20 minutes. Although the injections are not pain-free, they are very tolerable. During the treatment, patients may also choose to receive Pro-Nox™, an oxygen and nitrous oxide mixture that provides additional analgesic relief from pain and anxiety.
The treatment is precise and carefully performed, focusing on enhancing your natural features while ensuring balance and symmetry. The injector will check in to ensure you remain comfortable throughout the process. It’s a personalized, patient-focused experience designed to help you achieve your desired results in a safe, professional environment.
What To Expect After a Dermal Fillers Treatment
Some swelling and mild bruising may occur after treatments and can last 7-10 days, so it’s best to schedule accordingly. Most patients see optimal results about 2 weeks after injections. Those results can last from 6 months to possibly more than a year, depending on the product used and the area treated. So, while results are not permanent, they are long-lasting!
To ensure the best outcome, follow your provider’s aftercare instructions closely. Avoid strenuous exercise, direct sunlight, and hot environments like saunas for the first 24-48 hours as these can exacerbate swelling or irritation. Staying hydrated and using cold compresses can help reduce swelling more quickly, allowing you to enjoy your refreshed look sooner!
Frequently Asked Questions
One of the most important factors here at Pittman Plastic Surgery is individualized treatment and care. It is of the utmost importance that every patient is educated on the different types of fillers and their areas of use. This will lead to a customized treatment plan created to meet each specific patient’s goals.
To maximize patient comfort, the providers at Pittman Plastic Surgery will use lidocaine (a local anesthetic) to numb the area during dermal filler treatment. We also offer Pro-Nox™, an oxygen and nitrous oxide mixture that provides additional analgesic relief from pain and anxiety.
There is no downtime required for these facial rejuvenation treatments, but patients may experience some swelling and mild bruising after treatments which can last 7-10 days, so it’s best to schedule accordingly.
Results can last from 6 months to possibly more than a year, depending on product used and area treated. So while results are not permanent, they are long lasting. Discuss your options with our medical team and they will be able to direct you accordingly.
Dermal fillers are highly effective for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. By restoring lost volume and smoothing the skin, fillers can beautifully minimize signs of aging.
Treatment time depends on the specific area being treated. Most dermal filler procedures typically take 30 minutes to an hour to complete, making them a quick and convenient option for enhancing your look.
Dermal fillers are FDA-approved and considered safe for cosmetic use. While you may experience minor side effects such as swelling, bruising, redness, or tenderness after treatment, these symptoms are mild and typically disappear quickly.
Following these precautions will help ensure a smoother process and optimal recovery after your dermal filler treatment. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our team!
How to Prepare for Dermal Filler Treatments
Before your dermal filler treatment, our practitioners will provide you with a comprehensive list of instructions to ensure the best results and a smooth recovery. Here are a few key steps to follow in the days leading up to your appointment:
- Avoid Blood-Thinning Medications and Supplements
Refrain from taking medications like Aspirin and Tylenol, or supplements such as Vitamin E, ginseng, and garlic, for 3 to 5 days before your appointment. These can increase the risk of bruising and swelling.
- Skip Retinol and Anti-Aging Creams
Avoid using retinol-based products and anti-aging creams for 2 days before your treatment to minimize skin sensitivity.
Results from dermal fillers are often visible immediately after the procedure! However, certain specialized injectables may take longer—usually around 24 to 48 hours depending on the treatment.
CHARLOTTE SIMS
MASTER CANS INJECTOR
Charlotte has been CANS-Certified since 2018, and is one of ONLY eight CANS-Certified RNs in the entire State of Georgia!
What does CANS-certified mean? Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist (CANS) certification provides professional recognition for aesthetic nurses who hold the value of education, clinical practice, and professional growth in the highest regard. Ultimately, CANS certification can assure you that your aesthetic nurse has gone above and beyond to ensure you receive the optimal level of care for your cosmetic needs. It is also supported by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
Charlotte is constantly training on new injection techniques and procedures to better herself — and her patients reap the rewards!
FROM OUR PATIENTS
“I’m a senior-age professional. My business has expanded to different states, and I have become more involved with younger professionals.
I felt I needed a younger appearance to compete and to be more confident. I went to Dr. Pittman for a neck lift and Juvederm Voluma dermal injections in my cheeks a few months later.
This was a great investment for my business. Dr. Pittman is the best! His medical professionals and staff are also the best! I look fabulous.”
“I also got my lips done with [Charlotte] and I love her modest approach. She listened to what I wanted and what I DIDN’T want.
She was able to show me before and afters and come up with a treatment plan just for me which really made me feel comfortable. If you are looking for a master injector, you’ve found it in Charlotte!”
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