Dermal Fillers
versa | Restylane | rha | juvederm
Welcome to Avere Beauty - the place to get dermal fillers in Pittsburgh. As we age, our skin naturally loses its youthful volume and suppleness. Dermal fillers are a transformative solution, designed to rejuvenate and enhance facial features, restoring a natural, youthful glow. Whether you're seeking to add volume, smooth out wrinkles, or define contours, our expert practitioners are here to guide and deliver results tailored to your unique beauty aspirations. Dive in to learn more about our offerings, the benefits, and why countless individuals in Pittsburgh trust us with their aesthetic journey.
You're In The Right Place If You Want To...
You're looking to restore volume and fullness to your face.
You want to smooth out deep lines and wrinkles for a more youthful look.
You're interested in enhancing your lips, cheeks, or jawline for a more defined appearance.
You desire a non-surgical solution for facial contouring and rejuvenation.
You're seeking a quick, minimally invasive treatment with immediate results.
You wish to correct under-eye hollows or nasolabial folds.
You want to achieve natural-looking results tailored to your individual facial features.
How Do Dermal Fillers Work?
Dermal fillers work by adding volume and fullness to the skin, smoothing out wrinkles, fine lines, and hollow areas. Composed of substances like hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxylapatite, they are injected into specific areas with a fine needle, providing immediate results. Some fillers also stimulate collagen production, enhancing skin firmness over time. Hyaluronic acid fillers attract and retain moisture, improving skin texture. Effects typically last from six months to two years, requiring regular maintenance for sustained results. This makes dermal fillers a popular non-surgical option for achieving a more youthful appearance.
Understanding
The Science
Behind Dermal Filler Results
Restoring Volume and Smoothness
Dermal fillers work by restoring lost volume and smoothing out wrinkles and fine lines. As we age, the natural production of collagen and elastin in our skin decreases, leading to a loss of volume and the formation of wrinkles. When injected, dermal fillers add volume beneath the skin, effectively lifting and filling in these areas. This helps to create a smoother, more youthful appearance by directly addressing the underlying causes of visible aging.
Composition and Function of Fillers
Most dermal fillers are made from biocompatible substances, such as hyaluronic acid, which is a naturally occurring molecule in the skin that retains moisture and adds plumpness. When injected, hyaluronic acid fillers attract and bind water molecules, providing immediate volume and hydration to the skin. Other fillers may use materials like calcium hydroxylapatite or poly-L-lactic acid, which stimulate collagen production over time. These substances are carefully selected for their safety and effectiveness, ensuring that the fillers integrate smoothly with the body's tissues.
Temporary but Effective Results
The effects of dermal fillers are temporary, lasting anywhere from six months to two years, depending on the type of filler and the individual's skin metabolism. This temporary nature is due to the body's natural processes gradually breaking down and absorbing the filler material. While the results are not permanent, they provide a significant and immediate improvement in appearance. The temporary effect also allows for flexibility, enabling patients to adjust their treatments over time to maintain or enhance their results as their aesthetic needs evolve.
Common Treatment Concerns
Nasolabial Folds (Smile Lines)
These are the lines that run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth. Dermal fillers can soften these deep creases and restore a smoother facial contour.
Marionette Lines
These lines run from the corners of the mouth down to the chin. Filling these lines can reduce a sad or downturned appearance.
Lips
Fillers can enhance lip volume, shape, and definition, as well as smooth out vertical lip lines (lipstick lines).
Cheeks
Injecting fillers into the cheeks can restore volume lost due to aging, providing a more lifted and youthful appearance.
Under-Eye Hollows
Fillers can address dark circles and hollowness under the eyes, giving a more rested and rejuvenated look.
Jawline and Chin
Fillers can contour and define the jawline and chin, enhancing facial symmetry and profile.
Who Is A Candidate For Dermal Fillers?
Candidates for dermal fillers are typically individuals experiencing signs of aging such as facial volume loss, wrinkles, and fine lines, or those seeking lip enhancement or facial contouring. Ideal candidates have generally healthy skin and realistic expectations about the temporary nature of filler results, understanding that maintenance treatments are necessary for sustained effects. Dermal fillers are not recommended for pregnant or nursing women, and individuals with certain medical conditions or skin issues in the treatment area should consult with a healthcare provider to determine suitability. A consultation with a qualified provider can assess candidacy based on individual needs and goals.
This Treatment Is For You If...
Dermal fillers can restore lost volume and smooth out early signs of aging, such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines, for a more youthful appearance.
Restoring Volume and Smoothness
If you desire fuller, more defined lips, dermal fillers can help enhance lip volume and shape.
Enhanced Lip Volume
Dermal fillers can contour and define facial features like the cheeks, jawline, and chin, improving overall facial symmetry and profile.
Facial Contouring
Minimal Downtime
Dermal filler treatments typically require minimal downtime, allowing you to quickly return to your daily activities.
This Treatment Is Not For You If...
Individuals with certain health conditions may not be suitable candidates for dermal fillers due to potential risks and safety considerations.
Individuals with Health Concerns
Dermal fillers provide temporary results, so if you are looking for a permanent solution, you might consider other treatments.
People with a Desire for Permanent Results
If you are uncomfortable with needles or the idea of the injection process, dermal fillers may not be the right choice for you.
Those with a Fear of Needles or Discomfort
Individuals with High Expectations
If you have unrealistic expectations or are looking for dramatic changes, you may be disappointed with the subtle, natural results that dermal fillers provide.
BOTOX
The Proof Is In The Pictures...
Frequently Asked Questions
Dermal fillers are injectable substances used to restore lost volume, smooth lines and wrinkles, and enhance facial contours. They work by physically lifting and filling areas of the face that have lost volume due to aging or other factors, resulting in a smoother, more youthful appearance.
Areas Served:
We offer Tetra Coolpeel laser treatment in the following cities and counties in Pennsylvania.
Cities: Pittsburgh, Cranberry, Fox Chapel, Mt. Lebanon, Sewickley, Export, Squirrel Hill, Moon, Upper St Clair, Wexford, Greensburg
Counties: Allegheny
Zip Codes: All zip codes in 30 miles from Pittsburgh