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Dermal Fillers
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Optimizing Facial Beauty Balancing
Houston Dermal Fillers at Body by Ravi
As we age, it’s totally normal to start noticing changes in the face, like hollowed cheeks, fine lines that stick around longer, or lips that look a little thinner than they used to. That gradual loss of volume comes from a natural decline in collagen, elastin, and fat beneath the skin, which are key in keeping everything looking smooth and lifted. That’s where dermal fillers come in. These treatments are a simple, non-surgical way to restore volume, enhance facial features, and bring back softness and structure in the areas where time has taken it away.
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 dermal 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 opinions and recommendations.
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Dermal Fillers Before & Afters
These before & after photos are from a specific patient. Results may vary. Schedule a personalized consultation with Dr. Gopathi to learn more.
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 dermal fillers are one of the easiest methods for easing these lines and restoring smooth, youthful-looking facial features and skin without surgery.
Dermal fillers are injectable treatments that help restore lost volume and bring back smoother, more youthful-looking skin without surgery or long recovery times. Most fillers we use today are made from Hyaluronic Acid (HA), a gel-like substance that’s actually found naturally in your body. HA attracts and holds onto moisture, which helps keep the skin hydrated, soft, and full-looking. When placed carefully by a skilled injector, HA-based fillers can soften wrinkles, plump up areas that have deflated with age, and enhance facial contours in a way that still looks natural.
Meet Dr. Swapna Gopathi
Meet Dr. Swapna Gopathi
Dr. Swapna Gopathi, MD, is a board-certified anti-aging and cosmetic physician with a passion for helping patients look and feel their absolute best without ever looking overdone. With nearly a decade of experience practicing in Houston, she’s known for her gentle approach, meticulous eye for detail, and ability to create natural-looking results that enhance, rather than change, your unique features.
As the dedicated expert injector at Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics, Dr. Gopathi uses her deep knowledge of facial anatomy and her personalized approach to ensure each patient gets the right product in the right place, for results that feel just right for them. Patients love her for how approachable and honest she is. She takes the time to listen, educate, and recommend treatments based on your goals, not trends or assumptions. Whether you're visiting for subtle lip enhancement, full facial balancing, or long-term skin rejuvenation, you can trust that you're in experienced, thoughtful hands.
Full Facial Balancing
What Are the Benefits of Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are one of the most versatile tools in aesthetic medicine today. Whether you're looking to smooth wrinkles, restore youthful volume, or refine facial features, fillers offer a customizable and non-surgical way to enhance your natural beauty.
Some of the biggest benefits of dermal fillers include:
- Restoring volume in areas that have become hollow or sunken with age
- Softening fine lines and deeper wrinkles around the nose, mouth, and eyes
- Enhancing facial contours like the cheekbones, jawline, and chin
- Plumping the lips for a fuller, more defined look
- Creating facial harmony through subtle, strategic adjustments
- Stimulating collagen in certain filler types (like Sculptra® or Radiesse®) for long-term skin improvement
- Minimal downtime—you can return to your day right after your appointment
- Quick results that continue to improve as the filler settles
Every treatment plan at Body by Ravi is tailored specifically for you. Dr. Gopathi takes time to understand your goals, evaluate your unique anatomy, and recommend just the right filler (or combination of fillers) to get you the look you're after, whether that's soft and subtle or a bit more sculpted.
Targeted Treatment, Total Refresh
What Areas Can Be Treated with Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers can be used in many areas of the face, and even in a few places beyond the face, to enhance shape, replace volume, and smooth texture. These are some of the most common treatment areas:
Add volume, define the borders, smooth fine lines, and create a balanced shape
Restore fullness, lift sagging skin, and sculpt the midface
Soften hollows and reduce the appearance of dark circles
Nasolabial Folds
Smooth the deep lines that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth
Marionette Lines
Reduce lines that extend from the mouth toward the chin
Chin
Enhance projection and balance the profile
Jawline
Create more definition, symmetry, or lift in cases of early jowling
Temples
Restore volume to hollowed areas that can make the face appear tired or aged
Hands
In some cases, fillers can also be used to rejuvenate the appearance of the hands by restoring volume and smoothing skin
For many patients, combining filler treatments across several areas can provide a more balanced, refreshed look, what we often refer to as full facial balancing. Dr. Gopathi uses her expert eye and experience to determine which areas will give you the most natural and noticeable improvements, always keeping your features and facial harmony in mind.
Finding the Right Treatment for Your Skin
Am I a candidate for Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are a great option for many people looking to refresh their appearance without surgery. If you've started to notice volume loss, deeper facial lines, or just want to enhance certain features like your lips or jawline, fillers can help you achieve a smoother, more youthful look that still feels like you.
You may be a good candidate for dermal fillers if:
- You’re noticing signs of aging like hollow cheeks, fine lines, or thinning lips
- You want to enhance facial features like the chin, jawline, or cheekbones
- You prefer a non-surgical treatment with little to no downtime
- You’re in generally good health with no active skin infections or autoimmune conditions
- You’re not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have realistic expectations and want results that look natural, not overdone
Dr. Gopathi will go over your medical history and any past experiences with injectables during your consultation to make sure dermal fillers are a safe and appropriate choice for you. Some people with certain allergies (such as to lidocaine or ingredients used in specific fillers) or conditions that affect healing may need to consider alternative treatments.
The good news is there’s a wide variety of filler options available today, and with the right expert guidance, most patients can find a safe, effective solution that suits their needs.
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.
As the dedicated aesthetic specialist at Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics, Dr. Gopathi brings a thoughtful and highly personalized approach to every injectable appointment. She knows that no two faces, and no two patients, are alike, which is why she never takes a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, she’ll assess your unique facial structure, skin quality, and desired outcome to create a custom treatment plan that enhances your natural beauty without ever looking obvious.
You’ll also have the chance to learn more about the wide variety of FDA-approved dermal fillers we offer, how each one works, and which formulas may be best suited for the areas you want to treat. Dr. Gopathi will guide you through every decision so you feel confident, informed, and fully supported.
If you're new to fillers or just want a second opinion on previous treatments, a consultation is the perfect first step.
A Personalized Approach
The Dermal Fillers We Provide
At Body by Ravi, we offer a wide range of industry-leading dermal fillers to help you achieve your aesthetic goals, whether that’s smoothing lines, restoring youthful volume, or creating subtle definition in areas like the lips, cheeks, jawline, or under-eyes.
Some of the fillers we use include:
- Juvéderm® Ultra and Ultra Plus – Ideal for smoothing moderate to deep lines and adding volume to the lips or lower face.
- Juvéderm Volbella XC® – A softer filler used to enhance the lips and smooth fine lines around the mouth.
- Juvéderm Vollure® – Great for treating deeper nasolabial folds and marionette lines with long-lasting, natural-looking results.
- Juvéderm Voluma® – Adds structure and lift to the cheeks, midface, and chin with results that can last up to two years.
- Restylane® Refyne – A flexible filler used for lines around the nose and mouth while preserving natural facial movement.
- Restylane® Defyne – Slightly firmer than Refyne, ideal for deeper creases and areas needing more support.
- Restylane® Lyft – Adds volume to the cheeks and hands while also smoothing smile lines.
- Restylane® Kysse – Specifically formulated for lip enhancement with soft, natural feel and movement.
- Restylane® Contour – Designed for cheek contouring and midface definition.
- Restylane-L – A versatile option for fine lines and tear troughs, offering a smooth and subtle finish.
- Radiesse® – A biostimulatory filler that provides immediate volume while stimulating collagen for longer-term improvement.
- Sculptra® Aesthetic – Works gradually by stimulating your skin’s own collagen production, ideal for restoring facial volume over time.
Each of these products is FDA-approved and formulated to target different areas and concerns. Some are better for adding soft volume to delicate areas like the lips or tear troughs, while others are designed for deeper support and lift in places like the cheeks, jawline, or temples. There are also collagen-stimulating options that work gradually over time to improve skin texture and elasticity.
With so many options available, the key to getting the best results isn't just the filler, it's the hands and eyes of the person injecting it. Dr. Swapna Gopathi brings years of experience and a deep understanding of facial anatomy to every treatment. She'll help guide you toward the right products for your skin, features, and aesthetic goals, ensuring results that feel natural, balanced, and entirely yours.
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 used and how quickly your body metabolizes the solution, your dermal filler 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 combining 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 281.500.8427 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.
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 normally feel 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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