Facial Fillers in Queens, NY

Facial fillers and Botox are both given by injection, and both reduce visible signs of aging. But they work in opposite ways. Botox is a neuromodulator that relaxes the muscle underneath a wrinkle. Facial fillers do exactly what the name suggests. They’re injected directly into a line, fold, or area of lost volume to fill it in. The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery notes that fillers are commonly used to restore volume in the:

• Cheeks.
• Lips.
• Nasolabial folds (the creases beside the nose and mouth).
• Jawline and chin.
• Temples.

Hyaluronic acid fillers are the most widely used category today. They replicate a substance your body already makes naturally, and they attract water to keep the treated area hydrated. Juvéderm is one well-known example; Restylane and Belotero are others. These fillers are popular for lip augmentation, as well as cheek and nasolabial fold treatment. Their effects generally last several months to about a year.

Beyond hyaluronic acid, fillers can also be made from calcium hydroxylapatite or poly-L-lactic acid. They can also come from your own body’s tissue, through fat transfer or platelet-rich plasma. Each option has different lifespans, costs, and side effects. Your CitiDental of Woodhaven team reviews these tradeoffs with you, along with payment options. That way, you choose based on your goals and budget, not guesswork.

• Redness, bruising or swelling at the injection site.
• Small, firm nodules under the skin that typically resolve.
• Rarely, an allergic reaction to the filler material.

Choosing a trained, experienced provider lowers these risks. So does sharing your full medical history beforehand.

Facial fillers work best for volume loss and static creases (lines that stay even when your face is at rest). They’re not the best fit for dynamic wrinkles caused by muscle movement — that’s where Botox tends to work better. Many patients combine the two, or add fillers to a broader facial rejuvenation plan. A consultation at CitiDental of Woodhaven is the best way to find out which combination matches your goals.