Dermal Fillers:

Sherman Oaks - Los Angeles

The treatment center is situated at 11620 Wilshire Blvd Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90025, offering a central location that is both accessible and welcoming. Many clients appreciate the convenience of being able to visit a modern facility that provides expert care in a comfortable environment.

Adults from Sherman Oaks who wish to soften visible lines, restore facial fullness, or achieve greater definition in areas like the lips or cheeks often find dermal fillers to be an excellent solution. Before moving forward with any injectable treatment, we recommend a thorough consultation with our skilled provider. This session allows us to discuss your goals, explain the procedure, and confirm that fillers align well with your overall cosmetic objectives.

• Your Medical History: Patients with a history of autoimmune diseases, active infections on the skin, or keloid formation should provide this information to their provider. It is also important to mention any allergies, asthma, or previous severe reactions such as anaphylaxis. This information allows us to choose the safest and most effective hypoallergenic fillers for your individual needs.
• Medication Use: Always inform the provider about any medications you are taking. Those on anticoagulants or blood-thinning medications may experience more bruising, which helps us prepare for and manage your treatment safely.
• Allergy Testing: Allergies to animal-based ingredients, including bovine collagen or poultry-derived compounds, may limit filler options. If necessary, a small test injection can be performed to evaluate your skin’s reaction before completing the full treatment.
• Pregnancy and Nursing: We advise delaying dermal filler procedures for those who are pregnant or nursing. Waiting ensures the safety and wellbeing of both the patient and child.

We rely on advanced hyaluronic acid fillers from well-established, physician-approved manufacturers. Each filler is formulated with a specific purpose, whether that is plumping lips or carefully restoring volume in facial areas to achieve natural-looking results safely.

Most patients have little to no downtime. Temporary swelling or bruising may appear, generally resolving within 3 to 7 days. While everyday tasks can be resumed quickly, it is best to avoid strenuous activity for 24 hours after the injections.

To prepare effectively, stop using alcohol, aspirin, ibuprofen, or fish oil in the week before treatment to minimize bruising. Arrive with freshly cleaned skin and no makeup on the regions that will be treated.

Pain is typically minimal. A topical numbing cream is applied prior to injections, and many fillers contain lidocaine for further comfort. Most people describe the feeling as a light pinch or slight pressure that passes quickly.

Mild swelling, redness, or bruising is normal in the treated areas. These symptoms usually improve within several days to a week. Complications beyond this are very rare when performed by a skilled injector.

For the first 24 to 48 hours, avoid alcohol, vigorous workouts, exposure to saunas or hot tubs, and pressing on the injected regions. Elevating your head slightly while you sleep the first night may also help reduce swelling.

The longevity of fillers varies between 6 and 18 months. Lip fillers often maintain results for close to 12 months, whereas fillers placed in the cheeks can remain visible for around 18 months. Your metabolism and product type influence duration.

Certainly. Fillers blend very well with Botox, microneedling, and laser therapy. A customized plan that incorporates more than one treatment can create a more complete transformation.

Botox targets muscle activity to soften wrinkles, while fillers restore volume and enhance facial definition. Together, they produce a complementary and more rejuvenated result.

• Dermal Fillers: These injectables restore lost facial volume, refine cheeks, enhance the lips, and smooth deeper facial folds around the nose and mouth. They also strengthen the skin’s structure and contribute to a more harmonious facial appearance.
• Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox): Botox temporarily relaxes targeted facial muscles that cause expression lines. It is particularly effective for smoothing dynamic wrinkles such as forehead creases, crow’s feet, and glabellar lines while maintaining natural facial movement.
  
  

Dermal fillers and facial fat grafting both aim to restore lost volume and improve the overall texture of the skin, yet their approaches differ. Hyaluronic acid fillers are injected directly into the face to replace age-related volume loss in a minimally invasive manner. Facial fat grafting involves taking fat from another part of your body, such as the thighs or abdomen, and transferring it to facial areas. While fat grafting can produce longer-lasting results, it requires a surgical procedure and recovery time. Dermal fillers, on the other hand, provide a fast, non-surgical option with immediate and predictable outcomes.

Most hyaluronic acid fillers can be safely dissolved with an enzyme called hyaluronidase. This allows for adjustments or complete reversal if needed, giving patients confidence and flexibility in their treatment choices.

We recommend postponing dermal filler treatments during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Even though there is no definitive evidence showing harm, research is limited, so waiting ensures the safety of both the patient and child.