Patients from Brighton, Fairport, Webster, Irondequoit, and Henrietta recognize that some of the earliest signs of aging occur when our faces begin losing volume, creating lines and creases. Injectable dermal fillers such as Restylane® offered at our Rochester, NY, practice produce long-lasting results that look natural and require little to no downtime.
Expertise Makes a Difference
Injectable fillers are among the most popular cosmetic treatments available but getting safe and effective results requires choosing providers with advanced training and skill. Our board-certified dermatologists and certified nurse practitioners have the expertise to know which products are best suited for specific areas of the face and the needs of our patients.
What Are My Options?
We offer a wide range of injectable fillers, giving our providers the versatility to address each patient’s unique concerns. We can tailor your treatment based on your cosmetic goals, and our injectors use their expertise to recommend the best filler for you. Fillers are made with substances that are found naturally in the body. They’re not permanent, and the body safely absorbs them. Most fillers, such as Restylane products, are made using hyaluronic acid (HA). Hyaluronic acid is a molecule that’s able to retain moisture, which helps the skin look more youthful.
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Here are the fillers offered at Dermatology Associates of Rochester (virtually all fillers are pre-mixed with a local anesthetic to minimize discomfort during the actual injections):
Before and After Dermal Fillers in Rochester, NY, by Dermatology Associates of Rochester
Revance® TEOXANE RHA
TEOXANE’s RHA® collection of fillers have been used in Europe for years but only received FDA approval for use in the U.S. in early 2020. These fillers are also formulated with hyaluronic acid but are unique in the way they adapt to your changing facial expressions by stretching as the skin moves. TEOXANE fillers treat age-related wrinkles and folds in various areas of the face.
TEOXANE products come in 3 different formulations:
RHA 2: We recommend RHA 2 injections to minimize the appearance of moderate dynamic wrinkles and smile lines. Additionally, RHA 2 is an excellent option for lip augmentation because it stretches when you smile or laugh, ensuring your lips still feel natural.
RHA 3: Moderate to severe dynamic wrinkles require RHA 3 injections to restore volume. These wrinkles include deep nasolabial folds and shadows around the chin and mouth. RHA 3 is also recommended for younger patients who still retain some facial volume.
RHA 4: Patients who need to restore volume and contour larger areas of the face such as the cheeks, benefit from injections of RHA 4. These injections actually create a lifted appearance that looks and feels natural. We also recommend RHA 4 for women and men with more prominent folds around the mouth.
Restylane
Lyft: Addresses age-related volume loss in the mid-face area, especially the cheeks. Lyft also boosts nasolabial folds and other moderate to severe facial folds. Results last up to 12 months.
Kysse: Created specifically for the lips, Kysse enhances softness, volume, and shape while maintaining natural movement. It’s ideal for subtle lip augmentation and smoothing fine lines around the mouth. Results typically last up to 12 months.
Contour: Designed for dynamic facial expression, Contour provides natural-looking cheek definition and midface volume. Its XpresHAn Technology™ allows the filler to flex with facial movement while maintaining shape and lift. Results generally last up to 12 months.
L: A versatile formulation for smoothing moderate facial lines and folds, Restylane-L enhances lip shape, and provides subtle volume. Results typically last 6 to 12 months.
Revanesse® Versa™+
Revanesse Versa+ features a smooth, highly refined gel, which delivers natural-looking volume with minimal swelling. Its unique manufacturing process creates uniform HA particles, allowing for precise correction of moderate to severe facial lines and folds, including nasolabial folds. Results are immediate and typically last up to 12 months.
Sculptra® Aesthetic
Even though Sculptra is often called a filler, it restores volume by gradually stimulating the production of new collagen. It’s formulated using poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), and patients usually require 2 or 3 treatments scheduled over about 4 months to get the best outcome. PLLA microparticles are absorbed and trigger new collagen. Results can last 2 years.
Radiesse®
Radiesse is a collagen-stimulating injectable that restores volume and improves skin structure using calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) microspheres. Unlike traditional fillers that simply add volume, Radiesse provides immediate correction while also triggering new collagen production for longer-lasting support. It’s ideal for deeper lines, facial contouring, and rejuvenating areas such as the cheeks, jawline, and hands. Results usually last 12 to 18 months as your body gradually builds new collagen.
While it’s also a popular filler option, we do not offer JUVÉDERM® products at our practice because we find the above fillers better meet our high standards for providing predictable, long-lasting, natural-looking results.
What Is a Nonsurgical Butt Lift (Liquid Butt Lift)?
Sculptra is unique among injectable fillers because it can be used to safely augment the buttocks. Sometimes referred to as a “nonsurgical butt lift,” this approach doesn’t require any anesthesia or downtime, making it a great choice for busy women and men who want a shapelier derriere without invasive butt lift surgery.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Sculptra Butt Lift?
Good candidates for this procedure are people who would like a relatively subtle improvement in the lift or shape of the buttocks. Although this approach is much less invasive than surgery, you should still be in good overall health and able to commit to multiple treatment sessions because the results of the Sculptra butt lift are gradual.
Does a Nonsurgical Butt Lift Hurt?
Your dermatologist uses lidocaine to keep you comfortable during the procedure and marks the areas where the product will be administered. Your doctor then carefully adds the product using a needle or microcannula. The entire treatment takes about an hour, and full results can be achieved after a series of 2 to 3 appointments. After each treatment, you’ll be able to safely return to the majority of your normal activities immediately. Your results can last for years.
Specializing in Concierge Treatment Designed for You
We established Dermatology Associates of Rochester to provide quality, compassionate medical and cosmetic skincare and plastic surgery services in a boutique setting where patients felt like part of an extended family. Our board-certified dermatologists, plastic surgeon, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses work together with our professional staff to ensure you enjoy an exceptional experience each time you visit.
The answer is often both. BOTOX injections (along with DAXXIFY, XEOMIN, and Dysport treatments) address different types of wrinkles than those corrected by fillers. We use fillers for wrinkles that result from volume loss and sun exposure. BOTOX, on the other hand, smooths wrinkles caused by a lifetime of changing facial expressions (called dynamic wrinkles) by temporarily immobilizing the muscles that control those movements.
Combining the injectable treatments during a single appointment produces more comprehensive results.
Recovery After Dermal Fillers
No downtime is needed after dermal filler injections so patients can return to their normal daily activities right away. Treated areas may feel tender or appear slightly swollen for the first 24 to 48 hours. It takes some time for the filler to settle into the tissues and reach its final result.
What Is a Liquid Rhinoplasty or a Liquid Facelift?
Liquid rhinoplasty and a liquid facelift are nonsurgical alternatives to facial surgery that enhance the face using only injectables.
Liquid Rhinoplasty
The terms “liquid rhinoplasty” and “nonsurgical rhinoplasty” describe treatments that use injectable fillers to refine nasal appearance. Some providers perform liquid rhinoplasty to temporarily address issues such as a dorsal hump, an undefined nasal tip, and more. BOTOX may be injected to smooth bunny lines on the sides of the nose and, in certain circumstances, help relax the muscle that contributes to the appearance of a droopy nose tip.
Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty vs. Rhinoplasty Surgery
While some patients who want to avoid “going under the knife” request liquid rhinoplasty as an alternative to surgical rhinoplasty, our providers typically do not recommend this approach. Instead, most patients benefit from a surgical rhinoplasty because it offers:
Dramatic, long-lasting results
Relief from structural and breathing concerns
Long-term cost savings (no need for maintenance injections)
While a traditional rhinoplasty requires more downtime, it’s the better option for patients seeking an effective, long-term solution to address their aesthetic, structural, or breathing concerns.
Liquid Facelift
With a liquid facelift, the combination of BOTOX and dermal fillers addresses many of the issues that cause the face to look tired and aged. Dermal fillers smooth out smile lines, add definition to cheeks, plump the skin to erase hollows under the eyes, and fill out depressions in the temples. BOTOX reduces the appearance of forehead and frown lines, slims the jawline, smooths “orange peel” skin on the chin, and eases other signs of aging. Together, BOTOX and dermal fillers rejuvenate the entire face.
Nonsurgical Facelift vs. Surgical Facelift
A liquid facelift is often an excellent option for those with minor to moderate sagging, but it may not be appropriate for those with more severe sagging. In these cases, facelift surgery may produce a more desirable result.
In addition, a liquid facelift provides temporary results and requires regular maintenance treatments to preserve your rejuvenated look. However, it can be used to complement facelift surgery and extend the longevity of your surgical results.
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Common Questions
What’s the best age to start getting dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers are FDA-approved for individuals 21 and older. Your body starts to produce less collagen in your mid-20s, so many younger patients use injectables to preemptively fight the signs of aging. Fillers are also useful for those in their 40s or 50s or older as they smooth out wrinkles and add youthful volume to the skin. There is no “best age” to start using dermal fillers; you can begin treatment whenever you decide you’re ready.
Are dermal fillers safe?
Dermal fillers are a safe, FDA-approved treatment, but side effects can occur. Common issues include redness, bruising, or skin sensitivity around the injection area. Have a skilled injector perform your treatment for the best possible results.
What if I don’t like the results? Can my fillers be removed?
Yes, you can remove most dermal fillers if you don’t enjoy your results. Hyaluronic acid-based fillers can be “undone” and dissolved with an injection of an enzyme called hyaluronidase. Certain fillers, such as Sculptra, use a different base and must be naturally metabolized by the body.
Are dermal filler treatments painful?
Like any injection, you may experience a small “pinch” as the needle is being inserted. However, most products are pre-mixed with a local anesthetic to minimize any discomfort.
Are dermal fillers better than BOTOX?
Dermal fillers and BOTOX are both effective treatments for rejuvenating an aging appearance. However, dermal fillers are designed to fill in folds and lines by adding volume and restoring youthful contours to the face. BOTOX smooths wrinkles by relaxing facial lines and wrinkles caused by repetitive movements. They act differently but can be used together to produce optimal results.
What happens if I stop getting fillers?
Because your body will safely absorb and break down the dermal filler over time, your skin will gradually return to its pre-filler look when you stop filler injections. Periodic touch-up treatments will maintain your results.
What’s the best lip filler?
Our go-to fillers for lip augmentation include Restylane Silk and TEOXANE’s RHA 2 for lip volume. These products effectively plump, shape, and define the lips with great results and virtually no downtime.
Women and men looking for injectable wrinkle removal treatments come from Brighton, Irondequoit, Henrietta, Fairport and throughout the Rochester, NY, metropolitan area for dermal filler injections at Dermatology Associates of Rochester. Request your consultation using the easy-to-use online form or call us at
(585) 272-0700 to schedule an appointment.
