Dermal Fillers

For individuals who may not quite be ready for a brow lift or a facelift in San Antonio to treat wrinkles, Austin-area plastic surgeon Dr. Delio Ortegon offers dermal fillers. These injectable treatments work to fill in deep lines and wrinkles on your face, helping you to appear younger and your skin to look more hydrated.

Dr. Ortegon uses three types of dermal fillers in his San Antonio practice: Juvederm, Restylane and Radiesse. While they may differ in their composition, the task they accomplish is much the same—to add scaffolding and support to your skin, giving your skin a flattering, youthful volume.

Juvederm and Restylane are both made up of a hyaluronic acid gel, which mimics the hyaluronic acid found in your skin to hydrate it. Radiesse is composed of calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres in a water-based gel. All three of these solutions are bio-compatible and will simply be absorbed by your body as they break down over time.

What Can Dermal Fillers Treat?

Dermal Fillers are proven to treat almost any kind of facial wrinkle including:

  • Nasolabial folds
  • Marionette lines
  • Fine lines
  • Thin Lip
  • Depressed Scars

Dr. Ortegon may also use dermal fillers in facial contouring of the chin, cheeks and temples, in lip augmentation or to treat a hollow tear trough.

What Is the Dermal Filler Treatment?

When you receive a dermal filler treatment with Dr. Ortegon, you will likely not need an anesthetic as Juvederm and Restylane both contain lidocaine. However, if you receive Radiesse, or if you are particularly sensitive, a topical anesthetic may be available. To begin your treatment, the injection site and surrounding skin will be cleansed with an antiseptic. Using a fine needle, Dr. Ortegon will inject the dermal filler into and below your skin's dermis. When injected, the solution will combine with your skin's own properties and begin to add volume. To ensure proper placement of the dermal filler, Dr. Ortegon may massage the injection site gently with his hand.

Dermal Filler Treatment Aftercare

After your dermal filler treatment, the injection site may feel overly full, but this will soon dissipate. You may experience some mild side effects including redness, swelling or itching. Swelling may be controlled by applying an ice pack.

If you receive Restylane or Juvederm treatments, you can expect the results to last anywhere from six to twelve months. The reduced wrinkles following a Radiesse treatment may last up to a year. After this time, many patients return to have follow-up treatments.

To learn more about dermal fillers in San Antonio, we encourage you to join the email list of San Antonio plastic surgeon Dr. Delio Ortegon. To set up a consultation, please call our office at (210) 614-4320.