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• What are dermal fillers? 

  • Dermal fillers are a gel like substance that help replace volume loss due to the aging process. There are multiple different including hyaluronic acid and calcium hydroxylapatite, or a biocompatible substance such as poly-L-lactic acid or polymethylmethacrylate, At longevity we use the Juvederm brand of fillers.​

• Are there different types? ​​

  • As mentioned above there are multiple types or filler and your provider will personalized your treatment that best suits you aesthetic needs.​

• Are there risks or side effects? 

  • Dermal fillers are relatively safe and effective, most common side effects include swelling, bruising, itching or tenderness. These side effects typically resolve in a week or so.

• Are dermal fillers better than Botox?

  • ​ Dermal Fillers and Botox are two different medications that do two different things. We can discuss what option is better for you

• Are dermal filler injections painful?

  • ​ It depends on where the filler is used. There is numbing agents used to help with comfort. Typically fillers are well tolerated