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Dermal Fillers
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Optimizing Facial Beauty Balancing
Houston Dermal Fillers at Body by Ravi
Our highly skilled team of board-certified physicians at Houston’s Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics understands that every person coming into the office deserves a personalized, one-of-a-kind treatment plan.
We offer a large variety of services, including the full range of FDA-approved soft tissue fillers designed to lift and smooth the skin under the eyes, cheeks, lips, jawline, temples, and chin. Dermal fillers can create a subtle yet significant improvement in your overall appearance, restoring a refreshed, youthful look. Our Houston, Memorial, and Katy-based physicians are expert injectors and will offer you their honest opinion and recommendations.
Youthful Definition
What are dermal fillers?
Everyone’s facial features are distinct and will change with time and the natural aging process.
The first signs of aging are the appearance of fine lines and deeper creases around the eyes, the sides of the nose, and along the corners of the mouth. Volume loss from losing fat and bone is to blame for some of these changes that may make you appear tired and unhappy. Injectable fillers are one of the easiest methods for easing these lines and restoring smooth, youthful-looking facial features and skin without surgery.
Full Facial Balancing
What are the benefits of dermal fillers?
With a broad spectrum of formulas and applications, dermal fillers allow you to enhance your facial definition, youthfulness, and harmony without surgery or downtime.
Our highly credentialed doctors create each patient’s injectable treatment plan according to their unique goals, a deep understanding of facial anatomy, and practical experience to achieve an impeccably natural, balanced, and rejuvenated appearance.
Dermal fillers take just minutes to administer, making them ideal for patients seeking a no-downtime, low-maintenance solution to fine lines and wrinkles, volume loss, and concerns related to facial definition and proportions. With long-lasting and subtly rejuvenated results, dermal fillers offer virtually limitless possibilities.
Lips
Dermal fillers can add plumpness and voluptuous to the lips, eliminate “smoker’s lines” and other signs of aging, and give a natural-looking and beautiful pout.
Cheeks
Dermal fillers can add volume lost during aging, eliminate bagginess beneath the eyes, balance the face, and improve facial shape and contours.
Jawline
Dermal fillers can be used to create a non-surgical chin implant, add definition to the jawline, and in some cases, improve the appearance of sagging tissues along the jawline.
Nasolabial Folds
Dermal fillers can replace age-related volume loss, reduce the appearance of deep creases, and create a natural-looking and beautifully balanced midface.
Full Facial Rebalancing
When used together, the above techniques can create a harmonious full facial rebalancing that can reduce years off the appearance and optimize your natural beauty.
Dedicated to the Creation of Beauty
Your Consultation for Dermal Fillers in Houston, TX
Discuss your concerns, and learn more about your options with a consultation for dermal fillers.
Houston’s Dr. Ravi Somayazula and Dr. Swapna Gopathi offer natural-looking results and an exceptional experience. They ensure you feel confident, heard, and cared for throughout every phase of your treatment. Here are just some of the dermal filler options we can discuss during your consultation.
A Quick Guide to Dermal Fillers
Juvéderm Ultra and Ultra Plus
The Juvéderm family of injectable are the world’s leading dermal fillers. Made from cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid (HA), Juvéderm’s unique formulation enhances the skin’s structure by adding volume and moisture. As the HA pulls in moisture from surrounding tissues, the skin is plumped, lifted, and the targeted wrinkles become smooth. Benefits of a Juvéderm session are immediate and can last for nine to 12 months, sometimes longer. Premixed with lidocaine (a topical anesthetic), Juvéderm injections are comfortable. Juvéderm comes in a variety of unique formulas, such as Juvéderm Ultra and Juvéderm Ultra Plus, this family of fillers can be right for many needs.Juvéderm Ultra and Ultra Plus Can Improve:
- Fine lines
- Deeper facial creases
- Nasolabial Folds (from the nose to the corners of the mouth)
- Marionette Lines (from the mouth to the chin)
- Smile Lines
- Lips
These before & after photos are from a specific patient. Results may vary. Schedule a personalized consultation with our doctor to learn more.
Juvéderm Volbella XC®
From Allergan, the maker of Juvéderm products, comes Volbella. This innovative dermal filler was created to safely improve the shape and size of the lips. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2016, Volbella has proven to be a trusted filler for subtle and soft lip augmentation. The unique formulation of tiny HA molecules, with a gel-like consistency, makes Volbella safe for the delicate tissue around the mouth to also fill in smoker’s lines. Volbella will plump the lips, create symmetry, ease lip lines, and enhance the Cupid’s Bow under the nose. Made with Allergan’s own Vycross™ technology, Volbella offers immediate results that look completely natural. The benefits of one Volbella session will last up to a full year.
Juvéderm Volbella can:
- Plump the lips
- Enhance the Vermillion Border (Cupid’s Bow) along top lip
- Define lip edges
- Improve lip asymmetry
- Smooth fine lip lines (Smoker’s Lines)
Before & after photos are from a specific patient. Results may vary. Schedule a personalized consultation with our doctor to learn more.
Juvederm Vollure®
Vollure is a game-changing HA filler from Juvéderm. Created using Allergan’s proprietary Vycross™ technology, Vollure is an excellent choice for improving mild to moderate wrinkles and creases in the lower region of the face.
A mixture of both high and low molecular weights of HA means that Vollure has superior cross-linking of the hyaluronic chains, which brings long-lasting results. With Vollure’s perfect mix of spreadability and durability, it will smooth wrinkles while retaining moisture for age-drying results. Approved by the FDA as a safe and effective treatment for facial lines and volume loss, Vollure brings results that last 18 months or more.
Juvederm Vollure successfully:
- Improves Marionette Lines that run from the corners of the mouth to the chin
- Reduces Nasolabial Folds extending from the corners of the mouth to the edges of the nose
- Smooths moderate to severe facial creases
- Lifts lax skin by replenishing age-related volume loss
- Rejuvenates the lower portion of the face
- Can also be used for Lip Augmentation
Juvéderm Voluma®
Juvéderm Voluma is a HA dermal filler, created especially to add volume and restore shape to the cheeks and midface region.
Our face’s natural internal structure is responsible for maintaining the shape and location of the overlying, and Voluma can help to restore structure by adding volume to precise locations. This thicker filler will smooth fine lines and lift sagging skin, as well as contour and shape areas experiencing volume loss, such as the cheeks and under the eyes. While results from Voluma are immediate, as the HA encourages the body’s natural production of collagen, the benefits will continue to improve. Results from one session can last up to two years. As Voluma is premixed with lidocaine, treatment is not considered painful.
Voluma can:
- Restore fullness of the cheeks
- Replenish age-related volume loss under the eyes and midface
- Lift sagging tissues
- Smooth targeted skin
- Improve the appearance for up to two years
Restylane® Refyne
Restylane is one of the oldest and most trusted dermal fillers on the aesthetic market. Their second generation of fillers include Refyne and Defyne, both created with XpresHAn Technology™.
Although similar, each offers unique benefits through a slightly different cellular makeup. Refyne is a flexible filler, perfect for treating moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds. Once placed deep in the tissue’s dermal layer, Refyne brings outstanding wrinkle reducing results. After being injected, the filler can be massaged and molded within the skin for superior precision and natural-looking results that last up to 12 months.
Restylane Refyne will:
- Improve Laugh Lines
- Soften Marionette Lines
- Allow for natural-looking expressions and facial movement
- Lip Augmentation
Restylane® Defyne
Restylane Defyne is a slightly firmer dermal filler than its counterpart, Refyne. For this reason, Defyne is better suited for deep facial creases and folds. Once injected into the target area, the filler is massaged and contoured by hand, ensuring that it naturally molds within the tissue, achieving the desired results.
Defyne offers customized results with long-lasting benefits, including needed support to the facial tissues. Made with Restylane’s unique XpreHAn Technology, the filler will last up to a year and offers results unmatched by any other injectable on the market today.
Restylane Defyne can improve:
- Nasolabial Folds
- Marionette Lines
- Deep facial lines
Restylane® Lyft
Restylane Lyft is a trusted filler, approved by the FDA to lift lax tissue along the cheeks and jawline, as well as replenish age-related volume loss. Formerly known as Perlane, Lyft is a smooth, clear gel formula created using large particles of HA and designed to be injected deep within tissues. The one-of-a-kind filler is a good choice for smoothing Nasolabial Folds and moderate facial lines, as well as restoring volume loss. With results that last from 12 to 18 months, Lyft is an effective and economical choice for facial rejuvenation.
Restylane Lyft can:
- Replace age-related volume loss
- Restore ‘hollow’ cheeks
- Smooth moderate to severe wrinkles and facial creases
- Create a subtle lift for the mid to lower face
Sculptra Aesthetic
Sculptra is a unique dermal filler, made from Poly-L-Lactic Acid. With the ability to naturally improve the body’s collagen and elastin production, Sculptra’s results are long-lasting and will continue to improve over time. The filler can restore a youthful facial structure, replacing volume loss along the cheeks, under the eyes, across the temples, and over the chin/jawline. Premixed with lidocaine, Sculptra injections are comfortable for most patients. For optimal results, three Sculptra sessions are required, spaced approximately four to six weeks apart. While the results are not immediate, over the next several months, the full benefits will begin to appear, lasting up to two years.
Sculptra can improve:
- Hollow areas under the eyes and across the cheeks
- Smooth sunken temples
- Create a contoured chin and jawline
These before & after photos are from a specific patient. Results may vary. Schedule a personalized consultation with our doctor to learn more.
The Right Solution for You
Your Dermal Fillers Procedure
Dermal filler injections take just a few minutes to administer. When you arrive for your appointment, you and your doctor will go over your treatment plan.
Your doctor will clean the targeted area or areas and may apply an ice pack or numbing cream to ensure your most comfortable experience. Once you are ready, they will begin the injection process, meticulously injecting and sculpting your ideal dermal filler formula to produce the desired effects.
Long-Lasting Beauty
Dermal Filler Results
Depending on the type of dermal filler used and how quickly your body metabolizes the solution, your results can last anywhere from six months to over a year. You can maintain your youthful, sculpted aesthetic with follow-up treatments as needed.
While dermal fillers can provide exciting results on their own, Dr. Ravi and Dr. Gopathi can help to achieve optimal facial rejuvenation by combing additional techniques. Treatments such as fillers, Botox Cosmetic or SkinPen Microneedling can take years off of your appearance and push back the need for more invasive cosmetic surgery. Call Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics at 281.242.1061 to arrange a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Ravi or Dr. Gopathi. Read more about our noninvasive skincare services or fill out our online Contact Us form to have a patient coordinator reach out to you with additional information.
After Your Appointment
Dermal Filler Recovery and Aftercare
Dermal fillers involve next to no recovery; however, you will need to avoid rubbing or applying pressure to treated areas for about two weeks to allow the filler to settle in its desired shape and position.
Though post-procedure discomfort is generally quite minimal, you may notice some minor swelling, bruising, or soreness at injection sites. If needed, applying a cold compress can reduce inflammation and support healing. You should also wait 24-48 hours before engaging in strenuous exercise.
If you have any questions or concerns following your appointment, please contact us so that we can provide you with the most comfortable and stress-free recovery experience possible.
Dermal Fillers
Frequently Asked Questions
Dermal fillers are a unique type of injectable treatment. Injected directly into the target area, fillers have the power to plump tissues, smooth fine lines, lift the skin, and replace age-related volume loss. Often providing instant results, fillers can last from nine months to over two years. For optimal facial rejuvenation, dermal fillers can be combined with other noninvasive techniques, such as Botox Cosmetic.
Fillers plump tissues and smooth fine lines by adding moisture to the skin and encouraging the body’s production of collagen. For this reason, fillers are the right choice for static wrinkles or those caused by decreasing tissue elasticity and the loss of natural fatty tissue.
Each dermal filler session is performed in one of the private treatment rooms at Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics’ Houston office.
While the treatment area may remain mildly red and tender for the first day or so, patients are normally feeling fine to return to work or school immediately. Prior to the dermal filler session, Dr. Ravi and Dr. Gopathi will carefully explain what to expect from the recovery process.
Dermal fillers are a safe and dependable way to temporarily smooth mild to severe facial lines or to restore age-related volume loss. While there is little serious risk with fillers, side effects can include pinpoint bleeding, tenderness, bruising, and redness. These generally resolve after a day or two. More serious complications, including infection, scarring, and allergic reactions are extremely rare.
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Meet Dr. Swapna Gopathi
Swapna Gopathi, MD is a highly experienced, board certified anti-aging and cosmetic physician, specializing in rejuvenative medicine. With her guidance, you can rediscover your youthful appearance. Practicing in the Houston-area for close to 10 years, Dr. Gopathi brings her patients innovative and transformative solutions to obtain their desired aesthetic and cosmetic results.
