Dermal Fillers
Where Botox relaxes muscles, fillers add gentle volume — restoring cheeks, smoothing folds and refining your contours.
Time
About 45 minutes
Downtime
A few days of possible swelling or bruising
Results last
Typically 6–18 months depending on the area and product
What it is
Most modern fillers are made from hyaluronic acid, a substance your body produces naturally to keep skin hydrated and plump. Injected just under the skin, it instantly restores lost volume, softens deeper folds and can subtly lift and define areas like the cheeks, jawline and under-eyes. Because it's HA-based, it can be dissolved if you ever want to adjust.
What to expect
- 1A consult to map where volume will give you the most natural result.
- 2Numbing for comfort, then precise injections.
- 3Immediate results that refine over a week or two as any swelling settles.
- 4Mild swelling or bruising is normal for a few days.
The benefits
- Restores volume in cheeks and temples
- Softens smile lines and marionette lines
- Defines the jawline and chin
- Reversible — HA filler can be dissolved if needed
Great if you're thinking about…
- Flattened cheeks or temples
- Deep smile or marionette lines
- Jawline and chin definition
Risks & side effects
Every medical treatment carries risk. Here's what to know before you book — and what to ask your provider about.
- Swelling, bruising and tenderness for several days
- Lumps, firmness or asymmetry
- Rarely, filler entering a blood vessel (vascular occlusion) — a medical emergency requiring immediate hyaluronidase
- The FDA warns against injectable silicone and needle-free filler devices for cosmetic use
References
This guide draws on primary sources. We link them so you can read them yourself.
- 1.Dermal Fillers (Soft Tissue Fillers) — U.S. Food & Drug Administration
- 2.FDA-Approved Dermal Fillers — U.S. Food & Drug Administration
This guide is for education only and is not medical advice. It cannot replace a consultation with a licensed clinician who has assessed you personally. Always disclose your full health history and medications to your provider before any treatment.
Who is legally allowed to do this in Arizona?
Not everyone offering this treatment is permitted to. We wrote a plain-English guide to the rules — and the five questions to ask before anyone injects you.
Common questions
Will it look obvious?
Tasteful filler enhances your own features rather than changing them. A good injector adds just enough and stops there.
Can it be undone?
Hyaluronic-acid fillers can be dissolved with an enzyme if you're ever unhappy or want a change.
How long does it last?
Anywhere from about six months to over a year, depending on the area treated and the product used.
Ready when you are
Book dermal fillers with a vetted, licensed provider who comes to you.