What Are Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are injectable treatments designed to restore volume and redefine facial contours. These smooth, gel-like substances act as volumizers beneath the skin’s surface, filling in areas that have lost fullness while providing structural support to lift and enhance your natural features. Unlike neurotoxins, which relax the muscles to reduce expression lines and wrinkles, fillers physically restore volume to create a more youthful, refreshed appearance.
How Do Dermal Fillers Work?
Your skin’s structure relies heavily on compounds like hyaluronic acid, collagen and elastin to keep it firm and plump. As we age, these vital substances gradually decline, leading to volume loss throughout the face that can create unflattering hollows, folds and wrinkles.
Dermal fillers work by replacing this lost volume with substances that naturally occur in your skin. Most modern fillers contain hyaluronic acid (HA), a molecule that attracts and binds to water, restoring volume while helping your skin retain moisture.
Other fillers stimulate your body’s natural collagen production, providing both immediate and long-term rejuvenation.
When administered by an experienced provider, fillers create subtle enhancements that respect your natural facial architecture. Results can last anywhere from six months to two years, depending on the type of filler used and how your body processes it.
What Can Dermal Fillers Treat?
Dermal fillers address numerous aesthetic concerns through strategic volume restoration:
- Nasolabial folds (smile lines)
- Marionette lines around the mouth
- Cheek volume loss
- Tear troughs under the eyes
- Lip enhancement
- Temple hollowing
- Chin augmentation
- Jawline definition
- Nose reshaping
- Hand rejuvenation
Dermal Fillers at Austin Skin & Wellness
At Austin Skin & Wellness, we offer a wide range of dermal fillers, allowing us to customize your treatment plan based on your unique needs, goals and desired results.
Juvéderm
Known for their smooth consistency, Juvéderm fillers create soft, natural-looking results. Each product targets specific concerns, from restoring midface volume to lip augmentation. Juvéderm fillers can last for up to two years, depending on the formula used and the area treated.
The Juvéderm fillers we carry are:
- Ultra
- Ultra Plus
- Voluma
- Vollure
- Volbella
Restylane
Restylane became the first FDA-approved HA filler in 2003 and continues to be a popular choice. The Restylane collection includes specialized formulas for targeting different facial areas and integrates beautifully with your natural tissues for results that look and feel authentic.
The Restylane fillers we carry are:
- Restylane
- Restylane Silk
- Restylane Refyne
- Restylane Defyne
- Restylane Lyft
The RHA Collection
The RHA Collection of fillers is made with resilient hyaluronic acid (RHA), designed specifically for maintaining natural facial expressions. These fillers adapt to your facial dynamics, making them ideal for areas with frequent movement, like smile lines and the corners of the mouth.
The RHA fillers we carry are:
- RHA Redensity
- RHA 2
- RHA 3
- RHA 4
Radiesse
Radiesse restores volume using calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres. This advanced filler not only smooths out moderate to several facial lines, wrinkles and folds but also stimulates your body’s natural collagen production for results that can last a year or more.
The Radiesse fillers we carry are:
- Radiesse
- Radiesse Hands
Sculptra
Unlike traditional HA fillers, Sculptra is made with poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a substance that gradually stimulates collagen production. While results take longer to develop, they can last up to two years and create natural-looking improvements in facial volume and skin quality.
Learn MoreWho Is a Good Candidate for Dermal Fillers?
Dermal fillers are a versatile solution for most adults seeking to restore lost volume or reduce the signs of aging without surgery. These treatments particularly benefit those noticing unwanted lines or wrinkles and anyone wanting to contour or refine specific facial features.
If you’re considering dermal fillers, you’re likely a good candidate if you:
- Are physically healthy with realistic expectations
- Want to address volume loss or enhance your facial contours
- Have good skin elasticity
- Are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have no active skin infections
During your consultation at Austin Skin & Wellness, our team will evaluate your facial anatomy, discuss your treatment goals and recommend the best filler (or combination of fillers) for you. We’ll also thoroughly explain the procedure — including expected results and aftercare guidelines — to ensure you feel confident and informed about your treatment choices.
Discover the Art of Subtle Enhancement at Austin Skin & Wellness
The qualities you love, subtly enhanced. At Austin Skin & Wellness, our expert injectors understand the art of creating natural-looking results that highlight your best features without changing who you are. Take the first step toward a refreshed appearance by calling our West Lake Hills office today at (512) 551-8551 or click to book your consultation online!
