Dermal Fillers: Brentwood - Los Angeles

Located at 11620 Wilshire Blvd Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90025, we offer unmatched convenience for Los Angeles residents.

Dermal fillers are suitable for adults who want to address volume loss, enhance facial features, or smooth deep lines and wrinkles. Before you start dermal filler treatments, we recommend a consultation with our provider to determine if fillers are the right choice for your aesthetic goals. Here are some key things to discuss during your appointment:

• Your Medical History: Certain people, including those with autoimmune diseases, a history of keloid scarring, or inflamed or infected skin, should avoid dermal fillers. You should also be sure to tell your provider about any severe allergies, asthma, or a history of anaphylaxis, so they can provide safe, hypoallergenic options.
• Discuss Medications: Inform your provider of any medications you may be taking. Blood-thinning drugs can be especially risky when paired with dermal filler treatments.
• Allergy Testing: If you are allergic to bovine collagen or chicken products, you should avoid most collagen-based or hyaluronan-based options. A test injection may be recommended.
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Dermal filler treatments are not advised during pregnancy or while nursing.

We use premium hyaluronic acid fillers from trusted manufacturers. Different formulations are specially designed for specific areas and purposes, from subtle lip enhancement to deep volume restoration.

While there's minimal downtime, you may experience some swelling and bruising for 3–7 days. Most patients return to their normal activities immediately, though we recommend avoiding strenuous exercise for 24 hours.

To minimize bruising, avoid blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and certain supplements for 1 week before treatment. Come to your appointment with clean skin and avoid wearing makeup in the treatment area.

We use numerous techniques to ensure your comfort, including topical numbing cream and fillers containing lidocaine. Most patients report minimal discomfort during treatment.

Common side effects include temporary swelling, bruising, and tenderness at injection sites. These typically resolve within a week. Serious complications are rare when treatment is performed by qualified practitioners.

For the first 24–48 hours, avoid excessive heat, strenuous exercise, alcohol, and pressure on the treated areas. We recommend sleeping with your head elevated the first night.

Results typically last 6–18 months, depending on the type of filler used, treatment area, and individual factors. Lip fillers generally last 6–12 months, while cheek fillers can last 12–18 months.

Yes, dermal fillers work beautifully with other treatments like Botox, skin tightening, or laser treatments for comprehensive rejuvenation. We can create a treatment plan that combines various procedures for optimal results.

While Botox relaxes muscles to smooth wrinkles, fillers add volume to restore youthful contours and fill deep lines. They're often used together for complete facial rejuvenation.

• Dermal Fillers: This treatment covers a wide variety of gel-like substances that can be injected beneath the skin to restore volume, smooth wrinkles, and enhance your natural facial contour.
• Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox): A naturally occurring molecule and potent toxin, Botox works by temporarily relaxing the facial muscles that cause wrinkles like crow’s feet, frown lines, and forehead lines. It’s ideal for dynamic wrinkles caused by repeated facial movements.

Dermal fillers and facial fat grafting (also known as fat injections) are both treatments for rejuvenating skin, but approach the task differently. The hyaluronic acid in dermal fillers is designed to temporarily replace lost subcutaneous fat—the natural layer beneath the skin that diminishes with age. Conversely, fat injections use your own body fat, harvested from another area, to be re-injected elsewhere. While results may last longer, they typically require surgery. Dermal fillers, on the other hand, are minimally-invasive.

Yes, hyaluronic acid fillers can be dissolved if needed using an enzyme called hyaluronidase. This is one of the reasons we prefer these types of fillers for their safety profile.

As with most cosmetic treatments, we recommend waiting until after pregnancy and breastfeeding to receive dermal filler treatments. There haven't been sufficient studies to confirm their safety during these periods.