Dermal Fillers

As we age, our skin loses some of its collagen, fat and elasticity. It begins to sag and develop lines and wrinkles. Dermal fillers are designed to plump up and fill out skin to make it smoother and firmer.

How will fillers benefit me?

Fillers are injected into the skin to treat wrinkles, depressions, and add volume. Restylane® is excellent for lip augmentation and finer wrinkles. Sculptra™ is the preferred filler for large areas and deeper wrinkles.

Most manufactured fillers are long-lasting but temporary. For permanent results, you can use your own fat as a filler. This is called fat transfer. Dr. Ignatowicz can best recommend the treatments right for you during a personal consultation.

What are the risks of dermal fillers?

Fillers are quite safe and you will experience only mild discomfort in the area of the injection. Dr. Ignatowicz can apply an aesthetic cream to numb the area. There may be slight bleeding where the needle was injected.

Very rarely there may be an allergic reaction to the filler and the area may be slightly red, swollen and/or bruised.

As with any injection, there is always the risk of infection.