Dermal Fillers: Westwood - Los Angeles

Our team operates out of 11620 Wilshire Blvd Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90025, a convenient, fully equipped location for receiving advanced dermal filler treatments.

Dermal fillers are ideal for Westwood-area adults seeking subtle facial enhancements without surgery. Whether you’re correcting facial hollows or refining features, a personalized consultation is the best way to ensure the treatment fits your goals. Topics you’ll want to review include:

• Medical History: Be sure to share any chronic skin conditions, immune-related issues, or scarring history with your provider. If you’ve had asthma, anaphylaxis, or other allergies, this information helps guide safe filler selection.
• Medication Review: Disclose any current medications, especially blood thinners, as they may heighten the risk of bruising at the injection site.
• Allergic Reactions: Allergies to collagen or poultry-based ingredients may limit your options. A small test injection may be advised to prevent adverse reactions.
• Pregnancy & Nursing: For your health and safety, we do not administer fillers during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

We use a variety of medical-grade hyaluronic acid fillers from trusted providers, each specifically formulated for unique applications—whether for lip enhancement or volumizing areas like the cheeks or under eyes.

Though downtime is minimal, some swelling or bruising may occur and generally lasts between 3 to 7 days. You can return to work or social events quickly, but it’s best to skip exercise for 24 hours after treatment.

To help reduce side effects, avoid alcohol and any blood-thinning agents—including certain herbal supplements—a full week before your appointment. Please arrive with a makeup-free, clean treatment area.

We use numbing cream and products formulated with lidocaine to minimize discomfort. Most patients report a mild stinging or tingling sensation, but the experience is usually quick and manageable.

Typical side effects may include mild bruising, puffiness, and tenderness at the injection sites. These are usually mild and short-lived. When administered by a skilled provider, the risk of serious complications is minimal.

Post-treatment care includes avoiding alcohol, saunas, strenuous workouts, and direct pressure on the treated areas. For the first night, it’s best to sleep on your back with your head slightly raised.

Depending on your metabolism, lifestyle, and filler type, effects usually last 6–18 months. Lips tend to need touch-ups every 6–12 months, while other areas like cheeks may maintain volume for longer.

Yes—many patients combine fillers with Botox, chemical peels, or energy-based treatments to get smoother, younger-looking skin. Our provider will walk you through your best options during your visit.

When it comes to non-invasive facial rejuvenation, Botox and fillers make the perfect pairing. Botox prevents wrinkle formation through muscle relaxation, while fillers reshape and re-volumize key facial areas.

• Dermal Fillers: Fillers help reverse age-related volume loss and can enhance facial features like the lips or cheeks. They provide immediate results and help soften deep-set facial folds.
• Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox): Botox works by calming the facial muscles that repeatedly contract and cause wrinkles. It’s an ideal treatment for smoothing lines caused by habitual movements like raising eyebrows or smiling.
  

Dermal fillers and facial fat grafting both rejuvenate and enhance facial features, but they differ significantly in technique and recovery. Fillers consist of hyaluronic acid, which is injected beneath the skin to replenish lost volume. The treatment is quick, with no surgical steps involved. Fat grafting requires removing fat from another area of your body, processing it, and injecting it into the face. While this can produce lasting changes, it is a more invasive option with added recovery time. Dermal fillers remain the preferred choice for patients seeking a less invasive, flexible solution.

Yes, one of the key benefits of hyaluronic acid fillers is that they can be dissolved with hyaluronidase. This enzyme safely breaks down the filler material, allowing for correction or complete removal if necessary.

We recommend postponing dermal filler treatments until after pregnancy and breastfeeding. As a precaution, most providers advise against injectables during these stages due to the absence of comprehensive safety studies.