At Dr. Sharon Aesthetics in Houston, TX, board-certified physician Dr. Sharon Smith offers dermal fillers to precisely refresh and fine-tune your appearance. At our boutique practice, we tailor every treatment plan to your features. Dermal fillers can help you confidently soften lines, enhance facial contours, and restore volume with natural-looking results.
How do Dermal Fillers work?
Say hello to volume! Whether you’re looking to smooth over facial folds, or add volume to the face, injectable dermal fillers provide a solution! Fillers at Dr. Sharon Aesthetics are an effective way to enhance the structure of the face, shape the nose, plump up the lips, improve the appearance of scars, and overall visible signs of aging.
As we age, we tend to lose natural volume and structure in the face, causing us to lose our youthful appearance. Fillers are a quick and easy way to restore lost volume, giving us a lifted and rejuvenated appearance– without the downtime necessary with invasive surgical procedures! In addition, receiving filler injections can also stimulate some collagen production.
How are dermal procedures done?
At Dr. Sharon Aesthetics, we offer a wide array of FDA-approved filler brands and products, each tailored for use in different areas of the face. Every type of filler has a different bonding and concentration of hyaluronic acid, a natural substance already found in the body. Each filler is strategically chosen for optimal enhancement towards the aesthetic goals of the patient.
During treatment, a numbing agent is applied and filler is injected underneath the facial skin using a needle into the desired treatment area, skillfully placed to create shape and volume. The filler must be purposefully placed with precision, which is why it is essential to choose a highly-skilled injector. The product of a pencil is different in the hands of an artist, and the same applies here with dermal filler treatment!
How long do Dermal Fillers last?
Here at Dr. Sharon Aesthetics, the facial anatomy of the patient is thoroughly assessed to ensure the correct amount of filler is artfully placed. This is to create facial harmony and balance, in relation to the patient’s aesthetic goals.
Dermal Fillers benefit from being a temporary treatment, as they can also be reversed using hyaluronidase, which dissolves the filler if desired. It can also be used to experiment and preview a different look such as having a non-surgical rhinoplasty, before committing to more permanent and invasive surgical procedures.
Patients also benefit from being able to see how the filler is looking during the treatment, so they are able to express their own input as they are being injected.
Pros and cons of Dermal Fillers
- Smooth appearance of frown lines and wrinkles on the forehead or around the eyes
- Restore lost volume caused by aging
- Add structure and definition to the cheek, jawline, and chin
- Plump and shape the lip
- Correct minor asymmetry in the face
- Shape and augment the nose non-surgically
- Improve appearance of facial scars
Types of Dermal fillers offered:
JUVÉDERM is the #1 chosen dermal filler collection based on their research, used by many injectors and cosmetic surgeons around the world. Their range offers five different products tailored for your specific needs. JUVÉDERM can add volume to plump lips, smooth lines, or lift and contour the cheeks, jawline, and chin.
We offer the following JUVÉDERM products at Dr. Sharon Aesthetics:
Voluma, Vollure, Volbella, Ultra Plus, Ultra XC
At the consultation, the best choice will be decided based on your exact needs. JUVÉDERM treats:
- Deep cheek area age-related volume loss
- Augmentation of the chin to improve profile
- Correction of moderate/severe facial wrinkles/folds
- Augmentation and shape of the lips
- Correction of perioral vertical lines around the lips
- Augmentation and shaping of the nose
Restylane® Injections in Houston, Texas
Restylane® corrects facial wrinkling and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth. Much like its counterparts, Restylane adds volume and fullness to the skin, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, such as smile lines. Restylane can also be used to add lip volume.
Restylane at Dr. Sharon Aesthetics is used to fight the signs of aging in the face, which helps you look and feel younger.
Revanesse® Versa
Versa™ is a dermal filler option that treats moderate to severe facial wrinkles and deeper lines, including nasolabial folds. Patients have reported experiencing less swelling after Versa. Additionally, it helps in the improvement of laugh lines, and overall appearance of wrinkles.
Dermal Fillers for Facial Symmetry and Contouring
Dermal fillers can gently bring your features into better balance. Every face has some natural asymmetry, and that is completely normal. Aging can make this more noticeable, and the left and right sides may change at different rates due to sleeping position, sun exposure, or how you smile and chew.
This can create deeper folds on one side, cheeks that sit a little differently, uneven-looking lips, or a jawline that looks uneven. With a careful plan, Dr. Sharon can place filler to restore volume where it is needed, refine contours, and smooth transitions. The goal is harmony, not a new face, so your results look soft and natural while keeping what makes you unique.
Step-by-Step Guide: Dermal Filler Treatment
- Consultation: We review your concerns, medical history, and goals, then examine your facial structure in motion and at rest.
- Custom plan: Dr. Sharon recommends specific products and placement to address volume loss, contour, and proportion.
- Preparation: The skin is cleansed, and Dr. Sharon applies a topical anesthetic. Our dermal fillers also have an anesthetic included within the formula to make the treatment more comfortable.
- Injection: Dr. Sharon places filler with careful technique, using micro-adjustments to achieve smooth, even results.
- Finishing touches: We provide aftercare guidance, including when you can apply makeup and how to minimize swelling. Most patients return to normal routines immediately, with minor fullness or tenderness that settles within days.
How to Choose the Right Dermal Filler for Your Aesthetic Goals
Each filler has its own ideal uses and areas where it excels. Product choice depends on several factors, including the treatment area, the level of change desired, skin quality, and your desired filler longevity. Dr. Sharon will guide you to the formula that matches your priorities, whether that is sculpting, plumping, subtle rejuvenation, or a mixture of these goals.
Comparing Dermal Fillers and Botox®: Which is Right for You?
Fillers add volume and structure to smooth folds and shape features. Botox relaxes specific muscles to soften dynamic lines like frown lines and crow’s feet. If your main concern is etched folds or volume loss, fillers are usually best. If you notice creasing from repetitive movement, Botox may be the right choice. Many patients benefit from a combined approach for balanced, natural rejuvenation.
Why Choose Us For Dermal Fillers
Dr. Sharon brings 15-plus years of medical experience and dedicates herself full-time to her aesthetics and obesity medicine practice while still caring for her OB/GYN patients. Alongside her extensive medical training, Dr. Sharon pursues regular continuing education and training to ensure she knows the latest, most advanced techniques for optimal results with injectables.
We are proud to offer premium dermal fillers, including Revanesse, Juvederm, and Restylane, in our Houston practice. With her unique eye for balance and proportion and an empathetic, patient-focused approach, Dr. Sharon helps patients achieve results they love.
FAQs
What areas can be treated with dermal fillers?
Common areas include cheeks, lips, chin, jawline, nasolabial folds, marionette lines, and under-eye hollows, with personalized plans for symmetry and contour.
How long does it take to recover after dermal filler injections?
Most people resume normal activities the same day. Minor swelling or tenderness can occur and typically resolves within a few days.
Can dermal fillers be combined with other treatments like Botox?
Yes. Combination treatment often provides the most natural outcome by addressing both volume loss and muscle-related lines in a single plan.
Are there any side effects or risks associated with dermal fillers?
Temporary redness, swelling, bruising, or tenderness can occur. Dr. Sharon reviews safety, aftercare, and rare risks in detail during your consultation.
Book a consultation and treatment
Results of injectable fillers can be seen instantly, however it does take a few days for some swelling at the injection sites to subside and reveal the final look. Dermal fillers are often combined with treatments such as Botox to further enhance results and provide further improvement in the youthfulness of the skin.
Book a consultation at Dr. Sharon Aesthetics to determine if you can benefit from this cosmetic procedure. We hope to help you achieve your aesthetic beauty goals!