Discover the Secret to a Natural Look with Dermal Fillers

From the practice of

Brian V. Heil, MD, FACS, board certified plastic surgeon

Published March 2, 2023 · Updated

Dermal fillers are a popular facial rejuvenation treatment to look younger without surgery or downtime. The injectables can make you look less tired, sad, and saggy when done well. Filler can reshape your lips and restore hollows under your eyes for a more youthful appearance.

But how can you enjoy the fantastic benefits of dermal filler without looking overdone? Let’s discuss what dermal fillers are, what they can and can’t do, and the secret to a natural look with dermal fillers.

Dermal fillers replace facial volume loss but cannot replicate a facelift

As we age, our faces naturally lose fat, the skin stretches, and the facial muscles work closer to the skin’s surface. This makes smile lines and crow’s feet more apparent.

Dermal fillers are gel-like substances injected beneath the skin to:

  • Restore lost volume
  • Smooth lines
  • Soften creases
  • Improve facial feature symmetry
  • Enhance facial contours
  • Plump thin lips
  • Improve the appearance of recessed scars

While dermal fillers cannot achieve the same results as a face, brow, or eye lift, they can help delay the time when considering a facelift becomes appropriate.

The secret to a natural look with dermal fillers

For the most natural dermal filler results, look at the skills of your injector.

Filler placement requires artistry, seeing the face as a whole to eliminate wrinkles while maintaining facial shape and harmony. It also requires knowing when to stop to avoid the following overdone, unnatural results:

  • Overfilled lip lines so the upper lip bulges
  • Overfilled nasolabial fold between your nose and mouth for a strangely flat face
  • The same “cookie-cutter” lip on every face shape and size
  • Your face doesn’t appear harmonious when making facial expressions

How to find a dermal filler injector

Because finding the perfect injector is crucial to a natural look with dermal fillers, here are some tips:

  • During your consultation, ask to see before and after photos of patients treated by them
  • Make sure they take their time and care, closely studying and tweaking their work until they achieve the most naturally beautiful results
  • Your injector should observe your face from all angles and touch and pinch your face to feel the shape of structures underneath
  • Ask your injector who they trained with, how many days of training they’ve had, and how many filler treatments they have performed
  • The best injectors will say no when needed to avoid unnatural, over-filled results
  • Ask whether the injector can dissolve the filler if needed

You’ll find some of the best dermal filler injection specialists at Acqua Blu Medical Spa. We have earned the honor of being an Allergan Diamond Provider, a prestigious status awarded to the top 1% of physicians with the highest degree of expertise in administering the famous family of Allergan anti-aging products. This includes:

We are the only Diamond Status plastic surgery practice in the TriState Area, something we take great pride in. The practice has delivered over 2,000 Botox and dermal filler treatments yearly with fantastic reviews. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you achieve a natural look with dermal fillers!

Treatments at Acqua Blu Medical Spa in Upper St. Clair are provided under the direction of Brian V. Heil, MD, FACS, the practice’s founder and medical director. A consultation is the best way to find out what fits your skin and your goals.

This is general information, not medical advice. Candidacy and treatment parameters are determined by a licensed provider at a consultation.

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