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Filler Treatment Guide
What do Dermal Filler Treatments do?
Filler treatments are used to plump and smooth skin and restore facial volume. Filler is commonly used in the lips and other facial areas. It feels natural to the touch and allows for normal movement and facial expressions.
The treatment's effects can be long-lasting, up to 6 months or more, depending on where it's injected and how much product is used.
Filler types
Revanesse Versa is an FDA-approved hyaluronic acid dermal filler that can be used to enhance facial volume. It is often used in the lips and cheeks.
Belotero Balance is a derma filler that is used to temporarily smooth out and fill in fine lines and wrinkles. It is particularly effective for moderate to severe nasolabial folds.
What to Expect When Getting Filler Treatments
Before Filler Treatments
- Avoid using "anti-aging" products like retinol 1-2 days prior to your appointment.
- Wash your face and remove makeup before your appointment.
- Clear a flat surface and provide a comfortable seating option for your treatment. You might clean for the house cleaner, but no need to tidy up for us!
During Filler Treatments
- Your provider will review your treatment plan upon arrival, provide an assessment, and explain how your treatment will work.
- A topical numbing cream may be applied to decrease sensitivity.
- Injections will be quick and completed within a few minutes. You can expect small pinches, but nothing too painful!
After Filler Treatments
- Apply an icepack to reduce bruising and swelling.
- Refrain from intense workouts and excessive alcohol intake 24 hours post-treatment.
- Do not apply makeup for 24 hours.
- Filler results typically appear within days with minimal downtime.
- Your provider will follow up after your appointment to ensure satisfaction and plan further steps.
Find your Filler Provider
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Filler Treatment Areas
Filler Questions? Answered.
Facial fillers, or dermal fillers, is a popular treatment injected below the skin's surface to restore volume in the face or enhance facial contours.
There are many dermal filler options. For Hyaluronic Acid, the main brands are Juvederm, Restylane, Belotero and Revanesse Versa.
Pinch offers Bellatero and Versa. You can speak with your Pinch Provider about which tyoe of facial filler is best for you and your treatment areas. With both filler types, our providers will aim to create natural looking results.
Hyaluronic acid fillers such as Versa or Belotero can last around 12 months. However, everyone metabolizes dermal fillers differently. We won’t be able to predict the speed at which you break down your injectable filler beforehand.
Tox and facialfiller are both popular anti-aging cosmentic treatments, but they work differently and serve different purposes. Tox relaxes muscles, which prevents, reduces, or eliminates wrinkles within a few days to two weeks and generally lasts around three or more months. Dermal Fillers "fill" the skin to add and restore lost volume. They take effect almost immediately and can last six to twelve months.
Most clients new to med spa treatments start with Tox, but consult with your Pinch Provider on which treatment is right for you.
At Pinch, we believe in upfront, fair, transparent pricing before you book. Our standard rate is $499 for up to 1 full syringe of filler, which is enough for most treatments.
Belotero and Revanesse Versa are FDA-approved, meaning that the safety and effectiveness of these products has been reviewed by experts responsible for protecting public health.
When you book your appointment, select all of the treatment types you are considering . Then in the "Tell us about your treatment goals" section, make a note for your provider that you are unsure which treatments you need and would like to receive a pre-appointment consultation.
Our providers are happy to set up a video call and message with you before your appointment to make sure they get to know you and your treatment goals prior to the appointment.
Dermal fillers are typically used to treat wrinkles that are static, meaning they are not caused by muscular movement. They can also be used to improve the texture of the skin, fill in depressions, and reduce the appearance of deep-set wrinkles. Furthermore, fillers can address issues that Botox cannot, which is why they work well together to enhance or repair various facial features.
When you stop using fillers, the signs of aging will begin to reappear. If you have been using fillers for a long time, you may notice a difference, but this is not due to the facial fillers themselves. Rather, it is simply the natural aging process that was previously masked by the fillers.