Dermal Filler in Mooresville, NC

Your first visit

1. The consult. We talk about what you'd like to change and go over your health history.
2. The look. I study your face from the front and in profile, at rest and moving.
3. The plan and price. I tell you where I'd start, how much I'd use, and the cost. You can say no, or take time to think.
4. The treatment, if you go ahead. Small, conservative amounts.
5. Aftercare. I go over it before you leave.

The two weeks after

For the first few days, expect some swelling and possibly a bruise. That's the downtime most people have, and most go back to their day after the visit. The result you keep is the settled one, at about two weeks. That's when your included follow-up happens, and if anything needs adjusting, I do it at no charge.

If you have an event, book at least two weeks ahead.

Why first-timers start small

Adding a little at two weeks is easy. HA fillers are reversible, but dissolving is a procedure with its own risks, so I'd rather not need it. Starting small also shows you how your face responds before you commit to more. The filler I use is Juvéderm, a hyaluronic acid (HA) filler, and different HA fillers do different jobs, so the choice happens at your consult.

Cost

Filler is priced per syringe and quoted at your free consult. A first, conservative treatment usually means less product. Coming from Mooresville doesn't change the price. See the pricing page. Financing through Cherry and CareCredit is available for treatment plans.

Does it hurt?

Most people feel mostly pressure. Some fillers contain lidocaine, a numbing medicine, and you can ask me to stop at any point.

How long it lasts

The FDA says how long a filler lasts depends on the filler material and where it's injected, and that absorbable fillers break down over time, so the treatment may need repeating.

Is filler safe?

Before you book anywhere, read the FDA's page on dermal fillers. These are the reasons I'd ask you to wait or talk it through first:

• Under 22: the FDA approves dermal fillers for adults 22 and older.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding: the FDA says filler safety is unknown during both.
• Acne, a rash, hives, or infection where we'd inject.
• A bleeding disorder, severe allergies, past anaphylaxis, or a lidocaine allergy.
• A history of keloids or raised scars.

Common side effects on the FDA's list are bruising, redness, swelling, pain, tenderness, and itching, and many clear up within days to weeks. The serious one is filler entering a blood vessel. The FDA calls that chance low, but it can cause tissue damage, vision problems including blindness, or stroke. If you notice unusual pain, any change in your vision, or skin near the injection site turning white, gray, or blue, get care right away.

The FDA's dermal filler dos and don'ts are worth reading before your first appointment anywhere.

What I can't tell you yet

Which area you'll want to start with, or how your face will respond. The area pages above go deeper. For a whole-face plan, see facial balancing in Mooresville, or browse the services page.